BlueSwordM, Would it be possible to order a batch of springs like this that will fit the switch tower of a maglite?
I would pay for the 2k batch. The dimensions of the spring are
L: 32.76mm
OD: 8.15mm
ID: 6.45
Thickness: 0.83mm
The most critical dimension there is the OD since there are metal caps that go over each end we cant go larger. Any of the others could be adjusted a bit as needed.
I’ve been a little absent looks like everything worked out!
So if I understand it’s 30 cents per small spring + 5% for paypal for US orders?
If so bump my order up to 16 springs and inbox me when you have the time. :+1:
Probably after I sell both the 1st batch big and small springs.
I will also tweak the design for slightly higher current using slightly thicker wire at 1,1mm, and a better coating, probably gold if we can afford it.
The main difference would that I would make a 5000pcs batch instead of a 2000pcs batch since I have a battery holder project in the works that could be amazing!
Hey Matt? Will it help to gain electrical conductivity in replacing that spring when the ground is still the long steel contact slider? It only makes surface contact on the outside of that pillar, gotta be losing a lot there. I know it is as I just built up a triple in a chopped 1D and am not impressed with the result, even bypassing that center spring, pretty sure if I rig a bypass around that ground it’ll do a LOT better…
Yes, bypassing that little strip would also help. Part of the reason I want to get the springs is also because under 8 amp continuous load sometimes the factory ones loose their spring. The internal switch contacts seem to hold up better than it. In the fully assembled lights I sell I always wire bypass it but that gets tiresome quick
I installed one of these springs in an SC26 the other day but since it uses a boost driver all I can really report is that it solders fine and held up to the moderate power fine.
Mine are not here yet. Not worried at this point though. For me to mail a letter to a town 30 miles away, often that letter goes clear to St Louis. (passing thought that town on the way) and then back.
Not doubting you at all BSM. . It is just weird that TA got his over a week ago & the rest of us have nothing. Just goes to show the inconsistencies that can occur with shipping & receiving…… With no apparent rhyme or reason considering they were apparently all shipped at the same time on the same day.
Look forward to the drawing. +1 for what Teacher said. I don’t think anyone is doubting you sent them etc. The fact that you still show up to the thread is evidence enough for me