Nitenumen NE01 issue : works only with 2*16340, but not with 18650

tsk1979

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I have the NE01. When I put in 1 18650, it does not switch on. Charging via usb shows "open circuit/error" with charge led flashing.
However, it works with 2*16340 cells

My 18650 are Samsung/LG flat tops. Could that be the issue. 16340 has a pointy top.
Any way to debug this?
 

CelticCross74

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its a 20 dollar MH20 knock off cannot expect to much. I would not charge 2x16340's in it. Yes your flat top Samsung is likely the issue. If you unscrew the light and look into the head you will likely see a very low contact point or a black plastic collar around the contact point preventing flat top use.
 

tsk1979

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Thanks. I found it. I will solder a "bit" to the copper contact point to make it usable with flat tops too.
 
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