So you lost 2 of the 7 levels? Sounds odd. I have no idea what could have happened.
Could you do a beam shot on the wall? I wanted to compare it to the DQG Tiny 26650 7x xpg2. It’s got a clear lens which makes for weak spill lighting. I’m thinking your textured lens might provide brighter spill lighting which I prefer.
I clarified what I stated above. It seems that ML is there some of the time, the next 3 low levels are gone and the highest three are there. ML is iffy, sometimes it comes on and sometimes not, mostly not now. I have better luck if I power on, then use a long press to reverse to Turbo, then level 5 and level 4, then nothing several times. Seems like the MCU is working, the FET us working, hence the highest levels work, but maybe not the 7135???
I pulled the driver and replaced it with another I had. Of course it was not quite so simple as the first driver was 20 mm and the other I have is a 17 mm. So, I first soldered a 17-20 brass adapter ring to the brass plate, then mounted the 17 mm driver and reconnected the wires. Perfect light again.
I have a some 7135’s someplace…. what box, what compartment did I put them in???
Ohh - and yes, old original L5 had the switch driver mounted. The new metal switch L5's went to a separate switch PCB, like an SRK.
There are 3 version of the L5 now:
rev 1 - black rubber switch
rev 2 - replaced switch with a metal switch on a separate PCB
rev 3 - added tail switch and USB charging
Though I do like the L5 in rev 2 or rev 3, it's a big light for a typical 40 mm head diameter light. The Lumintop SD26 is way more compact, though also a bit smaller reflector.
I’ll try replacing the 7135; I found the three I have saved from a driver I removed them from.
I have to admit the L5 is a little on the large size. However, that helps make it relatively easy to work on the head. I’d like to see a 18650 size tube on the same head, maybe. Anyhow, it is a nice light and might be even more cool with Narsil and a triple.
Only through these Taobao sellers? I haven’t been able to find a decent price on these lights anywhere else. I could use a couple of hosts like this. Anyone know where I can get them without going though Taobao?
Huh? I got two of these L5's, rev 1 as pictured, and one rev 2. Richard at MtnE sold exactly the same light. Even Richard didn't update his ad from rev 1 to rev 2 when he was selling rev 2's.
The L5-s with dual switches has only been out a few months.
Richards store is tiny and he would describe any differences in the text. That’s very different from stores where you click on the item to buy. With those stores you get what you see. If they are out of stock there is no buy option. I don’t know how to explain it, but they gave this model a new name. The L5-s. Only BLF’ers call them revision 1, 2 etc…
I did a lot of searching and mainly found this light (L5-S) only on Taobao, a couple on Tmall and Aliexpress. The sellers on Aliexpress only listed quantities of 50 or more except one seller that would sell a single, but only shipped DHL for something like $30 shipping. There used to be a couple of sellers on Taobao that had a choice for only buying the light, no calles. However, lately they have disappeared or sold out. When I bought my L5-S I had to buy with 1 or 2 cells. I got two cells just because they were not all that much. They are branded Supfire and 3700 mAh according to the cell label. They tested at 3200 to 3300 mAh. Because of the cells inclusion cssbuy had to ship them NLPost. IIRC, they could also have shipped DHL, but that was crazy expensive.
I just sent an inquiry to the aliex seller offering that $24.50 version that ispictured with a black button. Will advise what I hear back.
Supfire’s own website still lists L5 with a white/silver button as well as the newer L5-S version. FWIW.
I haven’t just asked RMM if he would think of stocking the L5-S. Maybe I should.
I’m specifically interested in the dual switch version, so if the pics are accurate or not doesn’t really help as you can’t actually see if the light in that store has a tail switch or not. The descriptions are not all that helpful either: “rear pillar design big drum, and put an end to skip files happening better compatibility pointed flag battery :person_facepalming:
Yeah, found them 50 pieces stores too. I did find some shop that sold single lights, but they costed over $70. I’ll just wait until they are available in the usual stores.
Yea, I know they never called it by a rev # too. Never said or claimed they did, I just wanted a way to differentiate them. I didn't realize they still list and sell the one with the alum switch. I thought the tailswitch/USB model was the next generation, but apparently not - they are keeping the two models.
Funny - I got the same message. I'm asking them now if what they sell has the tail switch and USB charging. White switch could mean either model maybe.
Good to know though, at least it's new inventory and price is decent.
Ok, they have the L5-S, and it cost $3 more, so for $27.50. You have to make it out with them, they bump the price, you pay, and get the L5-S... Oh boy.
Well, I amazed myself this morning. I removed the 7135 and replaced it with one I had removed in another project. And it was a success!! The driver works again. I have no idea why it failed, but there we are.