gadget_lover
Flashaholic
Hi folks,
I want my new Arc LSH-P to have a low power mode for close up work. I was able to invoke moon mode by simply putting a 17 ohm resistor between the battery (123a) and the case. Total draw is 30 milliamps at 3 volts with the resistor in place. A 1/4 watt resistor is sufficient.
I'm having trouble integrating the resistor into the switch without losing either the latching capability or the full power mode. I can make a momentary contact low beam by drilling a hole in the switch for running a wire from the battery through the resistor and back to a wire that only touches the side spring when the resistor is pressed down. A piece of two-sided foam tape under the body of the resistor acts as a spring.
Here's what I have so far....
The resistor fits between the krolls vanes when the rubber cap is re-attached.
I hollowed out the post that the side spring sits on. I bent the end of the side spring to make it enter the hollowed out area.
While this works, I'm not real happy with it. It's too touchy and I have to remember which side of the tailcap has the mod.
Any other ideas?
Thanks,
Daniel
I want my new Arc LSH-P to have a low power mode for close up work. I was able to invoke moon mode by simply putting a 17 ohm resistor between the battery (123a) and the case. Total draw is 30 milliamps at 3 volts with the resistor in place. A 1/4 watt resistor is sufficient.
I'm having trouble integrating the resistor into the switch without losing either the latching capability or the full power mode. I can make a momentary contact low beam by drilling a hole in the switch for running a wire from the battery through the resistor and back to a wire that only touches the side spring when the resistor is pressed down. A piece of two-sided foam tape under the body of the resistor acts as a spring.
Here's what I have so far....
The resistor fits between the krolls vanes when the rubber cap is re-attached.
I hollowed out the post that the side spring sits on. I bent the end of the side spring to make it enter the hollowed out area.
While this works, I'm not real happy with it. It's too touchy and I have to remember which side of the tailcap has the mod.
Any other ideas?
Thanks,
Daniel