BLF MANKER A6 tail cap switch out

I just posted this over on BLF but it can't hurt to ask here too.I noticed that the blue and red Convoy S2s have a metal clicky switch. Would that swap into my new BLF A6? Either that or just the switch or the entire tail cap.

Some of the modders here will know more about this than I do, but I think you have to be careful about current.

The BLF A6 Special Edition (note that Manker was dropped from the name) runs in direct drive. After a spring-bypass, it can draw more than 5 amps from the best high-draw batteries. Even without a spring-bypass, current can be above 4 amps.

Any switch you swap in must be able to handle these currents over the long haul.

This post at BLF refers to others on the subject. It might get you started you in the right direction so you can learn more.

Thanks.
I'll start reading.

It's threaded into the red/blue tailcap. The tailcaps aren't Interchangeable I believe (Manker threading error) so no. It won't work.

Looks like I may just have to buy a black s2 host and move all the guts from the A6 over into it.

See. The thing is, that metal button does not fit in the black S2. So I think you are stuck.

Ok ok now I'm on the same page. Hmmm
Do you think there is enough room/material to put threads on the black s2?

Not really sure. I'm getting a blue host and have a Gray 18350 host. I'll take a look when the blue one arrives. Note that the metal button is NOT water proof.

How about silver? You could just strip the anodizing from a red or blue host? I was thinking of that.

Ya I could entertain the idea of just stripping the anodizing off.
Off to YouTube to see what is involved in doing that.
Although it not being waterproof is a thorn in my side.
I'm sure more challenging problems have been solved.

I did a light recently. Drain cleaner, toothbrush, rubber gloves. Maybe protection for eyes. And some ventilation. Took about 20-30 minutes. Not too hard.

Seems simple enough.
An unanodized PD35 would be pretty cool too. I just can't seem to get this head apart.

Yes. I like to remove the guts in case there is a leak.

So it turns out I can just do a straight swap of the tailcap.



And with most of the anodizing taken off






I kind of like the blue ring

Nice job! I just ended up putting some a6 guts into a convoy blue host. Really like it though the a6 has better, more grippy, knurling.