Olight s15 baton ti special edition

kyleandersen1

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So I got this beauty in today and am very happy with it. On a challenge from a member in another forum, I installed the extender and put in two 14500 batteries. It clicked on, but flickered and I didn't line how it looked so I turned it off and took off the extender and re installed one battery. Now it won't turn on at all. I've tried several batteries, standard, and 1450 with no luck. Did I fry it? Suggestions are great.
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Fireclaw18

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Two 14500 batteries?

If they were full that's over 8v. I think you probably fried it. You likely need a new driver, new emitter or both.
 

kj2

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The S15 can handle max 5.0V. See manual which clearly states that you can use a extension tube, but not with a 14500 battery. So it's probably fried.
 

mcnair55

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I always thought the extender was to run it on 2 x AA as an option other than a single 14500 but hey I am no Anorak and others will know far more.
 

candle lamp

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Welcome to CPF.
With an extender, you can use 2x1.2v Ni-MH or 2x1.5v Alkarine or 2x1.5v Lithium cells. But 3.7v Li-ion rechargeable cells are banned, due to the working voltage 0.7~5.0v.
I'm sorry to have tell your light was fried.
 

Fireclaw18

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If you have an aspheric light, light a Sipik 68. Take the lens out of it and use it as a magnifying glass to examine the LED on your light. Look for any burn marks on the LED surface, including near the bondwires, and look for broken bondwires. you'll probably need to use another light on low power to assist your inspection.

If you see no damage, then the problem is probably in the driver and you'll probably need a new driver.

If you see damage, then the problem may simply be the LED burned out. If that's the case, you can replace the LED fairly easily with basic soldering skills.
 
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