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Thanks, freeme! :+1:

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Thanks. It’s nice to know my estimate was legit. :sunglasses:
Lol

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Update on the magnetic tail not strong enough to hold the light in place horizontally.
I found various sizes of little round rare earth neodymium magnets at a local surplus shop and after experimenting with a few, found one that will slide under the spring nicely and attach to the existing OEM magnet and not interfere with a tight closing of the cap.
Now it works like it should, magnet issue solved, total cost $1.

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Could you take a measurement of the magnet?

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Magnet size is 17.7mm x 1.6mm. The inner opening in the tailcap should accept 18mm (max) diameter size magnet.

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My X1R arrived today, and it seems like a really nice light. :+1:

I swapped in a rosy Nichia 219B R9080 sw45k and changed the switch’s green LED to a pink one.

I added a piece of d-c-fix to the lens, and left a small tab so I can more easily peel the film off if I suddenly need a throwier beam. :smiley:

An Armytek Wizard pocket clip fits nicely, and the X1R works great with a Zebralight 18650 headband.

Thanks again for arranging the group buy, freeme! :+1:

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Thread title shows active, if that’s still correct please pm me!

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@PBwilson, assume your asking me;
The size of the magnet I bought is ever so slightly larger than a small watch battery buy just a few milliliters in height and circumference.

The specs freeme quoted I think is the OEM magnet size, but you cannot just add another one of similar size or the spring will not compress and the tail cap will not fully close because the spring gets in the way of the threads….tried that!

The idea is to get a magnet strong enough yet small enough to seat/center under the spring so the spring is free to compress as fully as possible .

Its a tight fit for sure, but it works.

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It’s possible they used a cheaper N35 strength magnet. You might try the same size magnet, but in an N50 strength.

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nope, not quite strong enough, tied that … still slides down a flat steel surface like a steel door.

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I like the pink LED effect. Did you swap the resistor to a high value too?

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Thanks!

I didn’t change the resistor, but I think I will. The pink LED is dimmer than the stock red LED, but still a bit too bright.

EDIT: I just changed the pink LED’s resistor from the stock 1000 ohm to 6200 ohm.

It’s a much better level now. :+1:

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Really good information. Just what I was looking for. I’ve got a variety of smaller neo magnets that I’ll try. I appreciate the response.

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Interested.

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New 18350 battery model for X1R. $0.50 cheap with GearBest app.

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Does the pocket clip leave any marks when you take the clip on and off?

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Yes, the anodizing gets scratched.

I use these Armytek Wizard clips on lots of my lights, and install and remove the clips frequently. They clamp onto most 18650 lights very securely, so my lights get quite scratched up from them.

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Got it, thanks for replying. I haven’t used the Armytek clips before but some clips don’t leave marks, so I was curious.

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I should clarify that I modify the Armytek clips. From the factory, the arms are quite smooth and tapered.

I grind the ‘ears’ off of the arms, which makes the clips more prone to scratching.

I also sometimes grind the arms thinner so they’ll fit the groove on some lights.

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Ordered, thanks.

Put a plastic straw over the clip’s arms, install clip, pull straws off, and vice versa.