Hi Guys,
I have several SolarForce X3 EDCs which after a few years banging on keychains and dropping on sidewalks stopped working.
Since SolarForce are no more :cry: , is there a compatible dropin module i can use to revive them? I have no idea where to start looking (and i’m not gonna waste time trying to mod and solder these tiny modules since I don’t have the skill).
Such a shame these break, all my AA sized SolarForces still run strong with excellent build quality. Of course the bigger ones don’t get dropped with my keys all the time…
Are any of them actually “drop-in”? I thought most AAA lights pretty much were press-fit and used other tricks to make them anything but drop-ins.
If you can get yours out, you might find (or ask here for diameters, etc.) a comparable AAA light whose UI, etc., you don’t hate, and do a transplant.
Otherwise, I saw an X3 on FleaBay for 24bux…
That’s a good question. The reflector/lens assembly does separate easily, leaving the driver/led assembly pressed and/or glued to the copper pill and thread. I have no idea if there is any sort of standard for these parts or if these are all custom designed.
I really like their look and sturdy feel, would be perfect with a modern led.
For 24$ however, i’d rather buy 2 Sofirn C01s and still have change for breakfast…
I have a dead X2. I can’t unscrew it’s pill out. I have never tried using heat, though.
I don't know how to revive them. The bigger ones don’t get dropped with my keys...