This is stock light that looks like modded light. :person_facepalming:
If the tape is just on top, then it should be fine and it is for insulation to avoid short circuit with reflector.
That missing screw looks like can’t fit into that hole, so ThorFire decided to save it for other products. If the MCPCB is pushed down by reflector with gasket, then it should be fine too.
TF skimpin’ on fasteners again.
That was a Huge discussion in the Q8, again recently in the TF deals thread a few weeks ago for the TK4A
Tape is kapton tape. Basically a high temp insulating tape for electronics. I don’t have the S70 but I assume there is minimal clearance under the reflector for wires. TF has also been known to use what ever is available, maybe the reflector isn’t the same as original production?
The reflector should push the LED board down on the shelf, it’ll be allright like this.
It’s annoying though… I would look for a screw that fits.
The kapton tape is a nice safety measure i.m.o., although it makes me wonder why they would think it’s necessary…
Yep thats kapton tape. I use it a lot at work to add electrical insulation layer over PCBA traces on prototype builds.
I wouldn’t worry about the screw too much… as long as the reflector properly seats the MCPCB down and the emitter is centered in the reflector parabola.
Thnak you, so as someone mentioned I should share this thread to ThorFire? Well I was really surprised to see tape and one screw, I’ve owned other flashlights, but never seen anything like that before?