Hey guys. I was learning this Toykeeper firmware UI on the Manker E14 and somehow it got stuck in a single mode. No amount of taps or clicks seem to change things, nor does removing the battery. I have no idea what I did. Has anyone seen this behavior and can I fix it? I feel like a huge dummy! Thanks!
Manker E14 BLF A6 UI Issue
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Is the battery fully charged?
My Folomov 18650S exhibits the same, very annoying, behavior when the battery is low, but goes away after being fully charged.
My Folomov 18650S exhibits the same, very annoying, behavior when the battery is low, but goes away after being fully charged.
Thanks for posting!
Yes, I tried a couple cells at >4.1v.
It is a high output, can't say for sure that it is the max or not. But yes, one single mode. How would this have happened? I was just sitting on the sofa reading the chart and clicking through the modes. I turned it off, then when I turned it back on I had the single mode. It seemed to be functional just before that. Where would the short likely be? If I take the bezel off the copper head would I see the problem visually?
Yes, I tried a couple cells at >4.1v.
It is a high output, can't say for sure that it is the max or not. But yes, one single mode. How would this have happened? I was just sitting on the sofa reading the chart and clicking through the modes. I turned it off, then when I turned it back on I had the single mode. It seemed to be functional just before that. Where would the short likely be? If I take the bezel off the copper head would I see the problem visually?
Okey dokey. So I removed the bezel, lens, and optics to look at the quad star. I don't see anything out of place, such as stray solder blobs or bits of errant metal or anything. I tried to removed what appeared to be a retaining ring in the head by the battery spring with my snap ring pliers. It turned a little then seemed to get stuck and I wasn't able to turn it more. I didn't want to crank on it too much for fear of marring the soft copper threads but I imagine if there were a problem it would be in there. If I can get that retaining ring out is the driver loose in there or is it locktited in? If it's glued in I think I will be in over my head before too long.
pc_light
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Silly question but - could you be stuck in the "Hidden" Turbo mode after inadvertantly entering the Config Mode?
To re-enter Config, "tap" repeatedly (15+ times) until light no longer seems to come On. Then after a couple of blinks, turn Off, which will put you in different mode group. And start again from there.
Good luck.
To re-enter Config, "tap" repeatedly (15+ times) until light no longer seems to come On. Then after a couple of blinks, turn Off, which will put you in different mode group. And start again from there.
Good luck.
Nichia: Because as of now I still don't know exactly what the problem is. It seemed that with the series of clicks I had locked into some kind of single mode programming, and I thought I could undo it with a series of clicks. If it is in fact a damaged board I would have to see if it is even something within my skill level to repair.
Hmmm, let me investigate that, thanks. I'll post back later.
Open up the bezel again and check to see if the negative and positive connection has continuity with the body of the light. You can use the screws as the body or the soft copper. Neither should.
The A6 has no single mode option. It has a 4 and 7 mode group setting which you alternate between. A single high mode has to indicate a short or a defective driver.
A loose retaining ring on either the driver or tailcap would usually manifest as intermittent light operation. If it is consistently single mode only I would suspect what I just said in the previous line
The A6 has no single mode option. It has a 4 and 7 mode group setting which you alternate between. A single high mode has to indicate a short or a defective driver.
A loose retaining ring on either the driver or tailcap would usually manifest as intermittent light operation. If it is consistently single mode only I would suspect what I just said in the previous line
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pc_light
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Nevermind, sorry @nbp, I got my UI's mixed up.
Ok, super weird. As I was taking it apart and jiggling things, I reassembled it and it suddenly started working properly. I have shifted correctly through all the modes and it functions as it's supposed to.
That's bizzare since I had dismantled it, snugged retaining rings, cleaned contacts etc. previously and it did nothing. Now it works!
Well, I am pleased for now; I will keep goofing around with it and see if the problem resurfaces. Thanks for all the input guys!
That's bizzare since I had dismantled it, snugged retaining rings, cleaned contacts etc. previously and it did nothing. Now it works!
Well, I am pleased for now; I will keep goofing around with it and see if the problem resurfaces. Thanks for all the input guys!
archimedes
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If it is working ... I'd stop and call that a win, but that's me (lol)
archimedes
Flashaholic
Not to get too far OT, but that was how I found a bunch of hidden modes on a "milky mod" you sold me ages ago ... :laughing:
Yeah, apparently Scott never schooled me on the finer points of Acorn firmware... 🙄
I still remember that lovely white wall of light! Buying that L4 and having it modded was a big deal. I was still in college then, working part time. But I just had to have a Milky.
I still remember that lovely white wall of light! Buying that L4 and having it modded was a big deal. I was still in college then, working part time. But I just had to have a Milky.
