The. 5. batch gets a little bit hard to follow for new people,
so I start 6. Batch here
Attiny 25V running Bistro HD OTSM
OTSM works perfectly with lighted tail cap and hot light no more OTC timing issues
2S Bistro OTSM now on all sizes but 15mm available, 15mm 1S OTSM implemented with design change
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Attiny 85 running NarsilM v1.2 with latest version with fixed bugs
Narsil manual, a lot options to configure this one
NarsilM driver can be thermal calibrated as well
you can choose the temperature for step-down, but change it later in User Settings
the time for step-downs depends on the lights size/heat, a pocket rocket off a 14500 high drain will need a shorter time than a Convoy L6
standard will be 60°C
standard step-down time 45s
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If you want fully assembled and tested drivers reply here
This batch will be reflow soldered on a temperature stabilized hot plate
New Boards from Seeed/Elecrow received with solder stencils
Available options:
there are different sizes available
15mm for 14500 lights
17mm for most Convoy, Eagle Eye, BLF A1 lights
17-19mm
20mm
21mm special for Skilhunt H03
20-22mm for various lights with this size
20.5mm Astrolux S42, 21mm thin board for Skilhunt H03
38.5mm Courui D01
42mm for Truenite TN42
46mm SRK, MT03
47.5mm Q8, MF01, MF02
2S boards are now available in FET+nAMCs+1AMC
or
FET+1+indicator LED output, by adding solder bridges to route pin out of the firmwares
This time will be using the Infineon BSC009NE2LS5IATMA1 as a high current low resistance MOSFET (1mOhm @4.2V)
You can choose a custom number of 7135 less than the maximum
Drivers will be fully tested
2S LDO mod is available for all sizes now
efficiency advantage over Fet+7135*1
this is just an example, keep in mind that triple hotrods get more gain than a single emitter light
Springs:
for 17mm Board will be phosphor bronze in 2 lengths
for 15mm board the short spring fits (the long upside down but risky)
All drivers come without soldered springs, to stay below 10mm envelope thickness which is 2.2€ cheaper to ship
long spring for 20mm and larger
Or short spring
For 24-30mm boards those springs are good
http://www.kaidomain.com/p/S024318.DIY-Gold-Plated-Battery-Driver-Contac...
I have now 0.35, 0.75, 1.0 and 1.5mm high flexible silicone wire for the drivers
0.75mm² max for 17mm drivers
0.12$ per inch
prices reduced to half of 4. batch as the shipping costs are relatively low for a bigger order
1.0mm² for 22 and 30mm drivers
1.5mm² for SRK
0.2$ per inch
Prices:
15-22mm
14$ Bistro HD OTSM Attiny25V
NarsilM Attiny85
13.5$ flashed standard Narsil settings 60°C uncalibrated, SD=2.8V, PO=(2B),
14.5$ with temp+LVP calibration and max temperature preset,
per loose bronze spring add 0.3$
large steel spring 0.15$
springs can be soldered, but stiff long spring adds shipping
silicone cable can be presoldered for 0.12-0.2$ per inch
also soldered short or large long spring plus soldered wires adds shipping cost
30mm +1$
38.5mm +2$
46mm +2.5$
47.5mm MF01 MT03 Q8 +2.5$
Bistro OTSM LDO +1$ all sizes
NarsilM 2S LDO +1$ all sizes
Bistro or Narsil customized mode spacing adds 1-2$ depending how many groups or ramping table you want changed
or you supply a hex add 0.5$
+1$ for SRK Size with more than 8 AMC7135 Bank with all 16 AMCs
or -1$ for FET+1
2$ envelope priority air mail shipping worldwide
adds 3$ for optional tracking + insurance up to 25€
Soldered long phosphor bronze springs are possible, but it adds 2.5$ shipping costs
Insurance up to 100€ adds 2.4$
Insurance above 100€ adds 4.8$
1€ Germany
adds 2,5€ for tracking + insurance up to 25€
[Reviews] Miboxer C4-12, C2-4k+6k, C2, C4 / Astrolux K1, MF01, MF02, S42, K01, TI3A / BLF Q8 / Kalrus G35, XT11GT / Nitefox UT20 / Niwalker BK-FA30S / Sofirn SF36, SP35 / Imalent DM21TW / Wuben I333 / Ravemen PR1200 / CL06 lantern / Xanes headlamp
[Mods] Skilhunt H03 short / Klarus XT11GT, XT12GTS / Zebralight SC50+ / Imalent DM21TW / colorful anodisation
[Sale] TA based drivers NarsilM or Bistro OTSM 17-22mm, S42, L6, Q8, MF01, SRK, TN42 / Narsil based buck driver for 20-30mm MF01/02, TN40/42, GT, MT09R / Remote switch tail DD board with FET
Actual list with ordering information and also shipping
follow here the progress of your order and check if the order contains all you need
Tracking website
https://www.deutschepost.de/sendung/simpleQuery.html?locale=en_GB
[Reviews] Miboxer C4-12, C2-4k+6k, C2, C4 / Astrolux K1, MF01, MF02, S42, K01, TI3A / BLF Q8 / Kalrus G35, XT11GT / Nitefox UT20 / Niwalker BK-FA30S / Sofirn SF36, SP35 / Imalent DM21TW / Wuben I333 / Ravemen PR1200 / CL06 lantern / Xanes headlamp
[Mods] Skilhunt H03 short / Klarus XT11GT, XT12GTS / Zebralight SC50+ / Imalent DM21TW / colorful anodisation
[Sale] TA based drivers NarsilM or Bistro OTSM 17-22mm, S42, L6, Q8, MF01, SRK, TN42 / Narsil based buck driver for 20-30mm MF01/02, TN40/42, GT, MT09R / Remote switch tail DD board with FET
TA Driver sizes
15mm, new 17mm for 2 S ind. pad, 3 channel (Bistro HD),17-19mm, 17mm Oslon Black flat
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20mm, new 20mm 1S/2S LX driver, 20mm Oslon Black flat, 20.5mm Astrolux S42
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21mm, new 21mm Skilhunt H03, 20-22mm, new 20mm with 1S 3 channel AMC and 2S dual MOSFET
24-30mm, new 2S version without AMC for more realibility, also added 2 switch LED support, 38,5mm Cuoroi D01, 42mm Niwalker BK-FA30S and Truenite TN40/42 2S
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46mm TA Haike Lite, new 46mm
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47,5mm Astrolux MF01, 47,5mm BLF Q8
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My other Buck/Boost driver, Tail FET, and lighted side-/tailswitch sales
LM3409 based buck-drivers
http://budgetlightforum.com/node/57772
20mm, 22mm, 22mm new more efficient MOSFET and minor changes
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28-30mm, new 30mm for Convoy L6 more efficient MOSFET
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Thrunite TN42, new TN40/TN42 for higher currents, Niwalker BK-FA30
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BLF GT, Astrolux MF02, Astrolux MF01, new Astrolux MF01
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Haike Lite MT07/09S, new 46mm GT and MT07/09S version more efficient MOSFET, 4S BLF Q8 and Jetbeam T6,
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high current synchronous Buck
CFT-90 BLF GigaThrower, CFT-90 Truenite TN42, Astrolux MF01/ Haikelite MT03/MT09R
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lighted tail boards
http://budgetlightforum.com/node/59061
Remote FET switch/1 mode DD for Tail caps
http://budgetlightforum.com/node/57724
[Reviews] Miboxer C4-12, C2-4k+6k, C2, C4 / Astrolux K1, MF01, MF02, S42, K01, TI3A / BLF Q8 / Kalrus G35, XT11GT / Nitefox UT20 / Niwalker BK-FA30S / Sofirn SF36, SP35 / Imalent DM21TW / Wuben I333 / Ravemen PR1200 / CL06 lantern / Xanes headlamp
[Mods] Skilhunt H03 short / Klarus XT11GT, XT12GTS / Zebralight SC50+ / Imalent DM21TW / colorful anodisation
[Sale] TA based drivers NarsilM or Bistro OTSM 17-22mm, S42, L6, Q8, MF01, SRK, TN42 / Narsil based buck driver for 20-30mm MF01/02, TN40/42, GT, MT09R / Remote switch tail DD board with FET
UI and config
TA drivers
Modegroups
NarsilM v1.2
Manual
Cheat sheet
Connections:
older boards
new boards are marked as my sideswitches
S-Switch
G-Ground
L-Lights MCU controlles
some drivers got LS for permanent LED light
*also most high current new drivers got filtering for better LVP, but this makes reflashing impossible
there is a solder bridge you can open next to small C3*
2S boards are now available in FET+x+1AMC or FET+1+indicator LED output, by adding solder bridges to change pin out
MF01 v1 TA MCPCB connection
MF01 v2 TA MCPCB Mod
[Reviews] Miboxer C4-12, C2-4k+6k, C2, C4 / Astrolux K1, MF01, MF02, S42, K01, TI3A / BLF Q8 / Kalrus G35, XT11GT / Nitefox UT20 / Niwalker BK-FA30S / Sofirn SF36, SP35 / Imalent DM21TW / Wuben I333 / Ravemen PR1200 / CL06 lantern / Xanes headlamp
[Mods] Skilhunt H03 short / Klarus XT11GT, XT12GTS / Zebralight SC50+ / Imalent DM21TW / colorful anodisation
[Sale] TA based drivers NarsilM or Bistro OTSM 17-22mm, S42, L6, Q8, MF01, SRK, TN42 / Narsil based buck driver for 20-30mm MF01/02, TN40/42, GT, MT09R / Remote switch tail DD board with FET
Hi ! ,did you made that driver I requested?How many volts does start ??? 4 ×18650 in series, or 2+2 in paralel ?
Thanks ! Astrolux mf02 custom driver for Romania.
MF02 driver is possible in 2 options
1. Buck
with 4×18650 in series for XHP35 12V, XHP50(.2) 6 or 12V, XHP70.2 12V
carrier mod is easy
Mod description here with XHP70.2
http://budgetlightforum.com/node/58925
2. DD+7135
With 2S/2P for XHP50 or XHP70(.2)
[Reviews] Miboxer C4-12, C2-4k+6k, C2, C4 / Astrolux K1, MF01, MF02, S42, K01, TI3A / BLF Q8 / Kalrus G35, XT11GT / Nitefox UT20 / Niwalker BK-FA30S / Sofirn SF36, SP35 / Imalent DM21TW / Wuben I333 / Ravemen PR1200 / CL06 lantern / Xanes headlamp
[Mods] Skilhunt H03 short / Klarus XT11GT, XT12GTS / Zebralight SC50+ / Imalent DM21TW / colorful anodisation
[Sale] TA based drivers NarsilM or Bistro OTSM 17-22mm, S42, L6, Q8, MF01, SRK, TN42 / Narsil based buck driver for 20-30mm MF01/02, TN40/42, GT, MT09R / Remote switch tail DD board with FET
Hey Lexel, how are the boost drivers coming along? I will be wanting one in 26mm (I can trim down a 30mm) to improve upon my Supfire signiture light.
Moving from 2 × 26350 to a single 26650 and having consistent output levels on turbo should be a nice upgrade. I may also switch to an xhp70.2 and SMO while I’m at it.
Anyway, now that you are using NarsilM v1.2, can the maximum ramp level be set to a certain level below turbo?
I am assuming you have to program this level before flashing the mcu, not user adjustable?
For instance, could the max ramp be set to 2.5A and then have a 6A turbo?
Thanks
Convoy L6 thread with XHP70.2, Texas Avenger FET driver, Narsil v1.2 ramping firmware (old), lighted side switch, SMO reflector.
Supfire L5-S thread with XHP70.2, Texas Avenger FET driver, NarsilM v1.0 ramping firmware, 2 x 26350 cells, lighted side switch. My mini L6!
Thorfire S70S with MTN FET driver, RampingIOS (D4) and custom lighted side switch.
10 NarsilM user videos for BLF Q8, GT, GT70, GT Mini, Astrolux S43 and ROT66
Texas_Ace BLF Calibrated Lumen tube
Maukka Calibration Lights for DIY Lumen Measuring Devices - Headlight List with prices, specs and features
Jaxmnve M1 Stainless 10180 Keychain light Review - Lumintop ODF30 Review - Sofirn C8F 21700 Teardown and Review, Sofirn SP33 v2 XHP50.2 Review - My Sofirn Q8 Results - Astrolux S43S 219C Test Results - Lumintop GT Mini Test Results
Any chance you would be able to flash ToyKeeper’s Anduril firmware?
Hey, may i ask for 2 drivers with max efficiency?
1. 21mm Skilhunt H03, 1S NarsilM v1.2, step-down 50°C, SD=2,7V, PO=2B.
2. 30mm Convoy L6, 2S NarsilM v1.2, step-down 60°C, SD=2,8V, PO=M.
No springs or wires.
I’d like one for the MT09R 35 when ready.
I am right now pretty much overwhelmed by modding jobs and drivers
So it can happen that some delays occur
this also affects new boost and CFT driver
just what I have to do right now on lights to mod
[Reviews] Miboxer C4-12, C2-4k+6k, C2, C4 / Astrolux K1, MF01, MF02, S42, K01, TI3A / BLF Q8 / Kalrus G35, XT11GT / Nitefox UT20 / Niwalker BK-FA30S / Sofirn SF36, SP35 / Imalent DM21TW / Wuben I333 / Ravemen PR1200 / CL06 lantern / Xanes headlamp
[Mods] Skilhunt H03 short / Klarus XT11GT, XT12GTS / Zebralight SC50+ / Imalent DM21TW / colorful anodisation
[Sale] TA based drivers NarsilM or Bistro OTSM 17-22mm, S42, L6, Q8, MF01, SRK, TN42 / Narsil based buck driver for 20-30mm MF01/02, TN40/42, GT, MT09R / Remote switch tail DD board with FET
Oh no! Your accepting lights to mod?
I thought you were busy before, but now you will be over run. Lol
I hope you charge a matching price for time consuming work. You have to make a profit of some kind.
Good luck.
Convoy L6 thread with XHP70.2, Texas Avenger FET driver, Narsil v1.2 ramping firmware (old), lighted side switch, SMO reflector.
Supfire L5-S thread with XHP70.2, Texas Avenger FET driver, NarsilM v1.0 ramping firmware, 2 x 26350 cells, lighted side switch. My mini L6!
Thorfire S70S with MTN FET driver, RampingIOS (D4) and custom lighted side switch.
10 NarsilM user videos for BLF Q8, GT, GT70, GT Mini, Astrolux S43 and ROT66
Texas_Ace BLF Calibrated Lumen tube
Maukka Calibration Lights for DIY Lumen Measuring Devices - Headlight List with prices, specs and features
Jaxmnve M1 Stainless 10180 Keychain light Review - Lumintop ODF30 Review - Sofirn C8F 21700 Teardown and Review, Sofirn SP33 v2 XHP50.2 Review - My Sofirn Q8 Results - Astrolux S43S 219C Test Results - Lumintop GT Mini Test Results
Need help calculating cost.
I need a 15mm driver with presoldered 2× 2-icnh wires and a short spring. Plus quite a custom programming as I am going to use this board for choosing desired levels for further setups of different kinds – from mules to aspherics.
So the custom modes:
23: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
24: 6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13
25: 11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18
26: 1,one7135,3,one7135,5,one7135,7,one7135
27: 6,all7135,10,all7135,14,all7135,18,all7135
Plus intl shipping
Thanks!
Lexel is there any possibility of a latching fet tail switch? I’ve been looking for some recently but haven’t had much luck.
6th O-L comp entry -- Titanium Build -- Hunting Light -- 21700 Tube Light -- Stripey mtg2 Light -- UV Light -- Colour V4A Light -- Copper 26650 Light -- Quad xhp35 Light -- Finger Sizzler -- Mechanical Mod Light
you mean a normal momentary switch with a FET and a bi stable lock state?
never heared of such a thing, momentary is easy like I did in my remote FET switches
[Reviews] Miboxer C4-12, C2-4k+6k, C2, C4 / Astrolux K1, MF01, MF02, S42, K01, TI3A / BLF Q8 / Kalrus G35, XT11GT / Nitefox UT20 / Niwalker BK-FA30S / Sofirn SF36, SP35 / Imalent DM21TW / Wuben I333 / Ravemen PR1200 / CL06 lantern / Xanes headlamp
[Mods] Skilhunt H03 short / Klarus XT11GT, XT12GTS / Zebralight SC50+ / Imalent DM21TW / colorful anodisation
[Sale] TA based drivers NarsilM or Bistro OTSM 17-22mm, S42, L6, Q8, MF01, SRK, TN42 / Narsil based buck driver for 20-30mm MF01/02, TN40/42, GT, MT09R / Remote switch tail DD board with FET
Oh, okay. The Ti tool uses them – http://budgetlightforum.com/node/52749. Some members at cpf have made small runs of custom lights with them (kuku427, ShineOnYouCrazyDiamond, and Tain) though I have no idea where they get them. Just thought I’d ask
6th O-L comp entry -- Titanium Build -- Hunting Light -- 21700 Tube Light -- Stripey mtg2 Light -- UV Light -- Colour V4A Light -- Copper 26650 Light -- Quad xhp35 Light -- Finger Sizzler -- Mechanical Mod Light
The reason I ask is because if it does, then it’s only a step away from mounting an e-switch in the tail instead of having the remote pad.
I recently got a few budget lights with e-tail switches (whole driver in the tail) and really like those switches.
So I’ve been toying with the idea of converting a light to an e-tail switch with the driver in the head.
Been looking at this thread, it shows a good summary of the different methods that are possible: http://budgetlightforum.com/node/47914
One method is with the tailcap FET circuit, which requires a small battery or capacitor in the tail (like the Ti Tool)
Although personally I’m looking at method #4 (driver in the head) with e-switch firmware.
"Over 2000000 hours (about 200 years) standby time" (DQG Tiny 4th)
"27,157 results for zoomable flashlight" (ebay)
From my understanding the FW3A uses method #4. I think it’s kinda hard to retro fit that method to existing lights. I wish to modify some edc’s like my D25C, there is nothing wrong with the stock switch but for waking in the night I prefer a (near) silent switch.
The remote fet switches are only momentary action, meaning – push = light on / release = light off
The ti tool switch is what I want but it doesn’t need to be that small.
6th O-L comp entry -- Titanium Build -- Hunting Light -- 21700 Tube Light -- Stripey mtg2 Light -- UV Light -- Colour V4A Light -- Copper 26650 Light -- Quad xhp35 Light -- Finger Sizzler -- Mechanical Mod Light
I noticed that the first two links in the first post go to Google and redirect. What’s up with that?
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Lexel, are your boost drivers ready to be built?
The Bistro are working, but I got still some glow between blinks,
to address this a new board need to be made for NarsilM drivers as they do not shut down completely including firmware change which I am not capable of
The people I asked to change Narsil do not respond
[Reviews] Miboxer C4-12, C2-4k+6k, C2, C4 / Astrolux K1, MF01, MF02, S42, K01, TI3A / BLF Q8 / Kalrus G35, XT11GT / Nitefox UT20 / Niwalker BK-FA30S / Sofirn SF36, SP35 / Imalent DM21TW / Wuben I333 / Ravemen PR1200 / CL06 lantern / Xanes headlamp
[Mods] Skilhunt H03 short / Klarus XT11GT, XT12GTS / Zebralight SC50+ / Imalent DM21TW / colorful anodisation
[Sale] TA based drivers NarsilM or Bistro OTSM 17-22mm, S42, L6, Q8, MF01, SRK, TN42 / Narsil based buck driver for 20-30mm MF01/02, TN40/42, GT, MT09R / Remote switch tail DD board with FET
I know Tom E hasn’t been posting much at all in the last several months. Have you contacted ToyKeeper or Texas_Ace? Maybe DEL?
Convoy L6 thread with XHP70.2, Texas Avenger FET driver, Narsil v1.2 ramping firmware (old), lighted side switch, SMO reflector.
Supfire L5-S thread with XHP70.2, Texas Avenger FET driver, NarsilM v1.0 ramping firmware, 2 x 26350 cells, lighted side switch. My mini L6!
Thorfire S70S with MTN FET driver, RampingIOS (D4) and custom lighted side switch.
10 NarsilM user videos for BLF Q8, GT, GT70, GT Mini, Astrolux S43 and ROT66
Texas_Ace BLF Calibrated Lumen tube
Maukka Calibration Lights for DIY Lumen Measuring Devices - Headlight List with prices, specs and features
Jaxmnve M1 Stainless 10180 Keychain light Review - Lumintop ODF30 Review - Sofirn C8F 21700 Teardown and Review, Sofirn SP33 v2 XHP50.2 Review - My Sofirn Q8 Results - Astrolux S43S 219C Test Results - Lumintop GT Mini Test Results
It’s a shame if this project gets shelved, I second what JasonWW said. Have you tried pinging the forum driver firmware gurus besides Tom E.?
Does this mean that boost drivers with Bistro will be available soon?
Any update on the boost drivers?
Lexel, what is “rainbow rgbw” in line 37 of your table?
Lighted tail switch.
Bottom of post 3.
http://budgetlightforum.com/node/59061
Convoy L6 thread with XHP70.2, Texas Avenger FET driver, Narsil v1.2 ramping firmware (old), lighted side switch, SMO reflector.
Supfire L5-S thread with XHP70.2, Texas Avenger FET driver, NarsilM v1.0 ramping firmware, 2 x 26350 cells, lighted side switch. My mini L6!
Thorfire S70S with MTN FET driver, RampingIOS (D4) and custom lighted side switch.
10 NarsilM user videos for BLF Q8, GT, GT70, GT Mini, Astrolux S43 and ROT66
Texas_Ace BLF Calibrated Lumen tube
Maukka Calibration Lights for DIY Lumen Measuring Devices - Headlight List with prices, specs and features
Jaxmnve M1 Stainless 10180 Keychain light Review - Lumintop ODF30 Review - Sofirn C8F 21700 Teardown and Review, Sofirn SP33 v2 XHP50.2 Review - My Sofirn Q8 Results - Astrolux S43S 219C Test Results - Lumintop GT Mini Test Results
Thank you!
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I’m looking at the Q8 driver (4p) for a blackshadow terminator. The stock driver is 47.5mm diameter. It appears it will work, has anyone tried this?
The BST has a lighted e-switch (4 wires) would this be compatible?
Is there room to drill a small hole in the center of the board for the mounting screw? Like this:
(Photo from this BST driver upgrade thread, the SRK driver’s diameter was a bit too small)
"Over 2000000 hours (about 200 years) standby time" (DQG Tiny 4th)
"27,157 results for zoomable flashlight" (ebay)
Technically you can drill in the middle no parts or lanes there, but you have to remove the copper on both sides to prevent shorts from battery+ to ground
[Reviews] Miboxer C4-12, C2-4k+6k, C2, C4 / Astrolux K1, MF01, MF02, S42, K01, TI3A / BLF Q8 / Kalrus G35, XT11GT / Nitefox UT20 / Niwalker BK-FA30S / Sofirn SF36, SP35 / Imalent DM21TW / Wuben I333 / Ravemen PR1200 / CL06 lantern / Xanes headlamp
[Mods] Skilhunt H03 short / Klarus XT11GT, XT12GTS / Zebralight SC50+ / Imalent DM21TW / colorful anodisation
[Sale] TA based drivers NarsilM or Bistro OTSM 17-22mm, S42, L6, Q8, MF01, SRK, TN42 / Narsil based buck driver for 20-30mm MF01/02, TN40/42, GT, MT09R / Remote switch tail DD board with FET
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