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 iām not gonna waste time trying to mod and solder these tiny modules since I donāt 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 donāt get dropped with my keys all the timeā¦
Are any of them actually ādrop-inā? 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 donāt hate, and do a transplant.
Otherwise, I saw an X3 on FleaBay for 24buxā¦
Thatās 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, iād rather buy 2 Sofirn C01s and still have change for breakfastā¦
I have a dead X2. I canāt unscrew itās pill out. I have never tried using heat, though.
I don't know how to revive them. The bigger ones donāt get dropped with my keys...