I just add a small solder blob to my laptop pulls in order to raise the contact point. Easy and quick to do and way less resistance than poorly done button tops. Iāve seen some where the only thing holding the button top down is the shrink wrap
unless you intentionally put an insulator on one of the batteries the LT1 will use all installed batteries for power. Lionheart suggests a good way to prove it.
I just bit the bullet and ordered one from Sofirnās new direct site! Trying not to be too excited because Iām sure it will be even longer to get here due to Chinese New Year.
Also ordered some LG MJ1 button tops from Liion Wholesaleās flash sale.
Ok thanks. Wasnāt sure if the lantern reported that info also or just voltage.
Was thinking if there was a bad cell that wasnāt working, since the lantern will work with any number of batteries. I guess if the battery holds a charge then that means it is good.
I accidentally fixed my orange O-ring so it fits my LT1 perfectly. It fell off and I put it in my back pocket on my pants. I forgot it was there and it went through the washer and dryer. When I found it again, it had shrunk and now fits the slot perfectly!
That is what happens when battery cells are inserted with alternating polarity ā two springs end up melted. Itās likely that that happened at some point.
+1. The springs have the usual discoloration and shape change caused by high heat concentrated around the battery contact area. Iām not blaming the user as perhaps it wasnāt your fault, but I believe these springs were damaged by reversed cells or by some other short-circuit situation.
Your cells probably need solder blobs to avoid hitting the LED pot, as well. First thing I did to my LT1 was desolder that pot, as I just donāt trust it with my laptop pulls with solder blobs.
The wraps appear slightly damaged around the top rim. Though they may have been damaged when pulling the cells from a laptop pack, they might also be hitting the positive ring and the rims appear to be the same height as the battery terminals, which is typical of flat-top laptop pulls. If so, this will eventually cause a short and is another reason to add blobs. Magnets should not be used in this case as they are often dislodged and may turn the lantern into a tiny furnace.
that cell format may be possible for the LT2 ( Deluxe) version planned, that will have the power bank option. a 20ah power bank/lantern has some real benefits for run times and charging capacity. :+1: