Hey there again
Well, thanks again for your comments! I’m thrilled that these mods may be encouraging!
“First I was afraid” to start modding, as I never had soldering experience, nor building electronics experience.
But then I read a lot here on BLF, benefitting from other members’ experience and I started watching some videos about technical aspects. That was what encouraged me to do these first things.
And, of course, the not-so-good quality or usability my lights had!
@ Ollie
The process was a bit like that: 2 lights in which I saw some possibilities to become “stronger” lights!
Then, the pieces from other lights I had, and then the new components that would make the difference.
I’m not much creative but I like to “invent” and experiment some things and to take me to another level, fearlessly!!
What could go wrong? Just some “wasted” € and wasted time! Comparing to what I had to win - 2 fully usable flashlights - I gave it a try!
Wish I had a lathe too, it would drain my money and energies, but it would be incredible!
Now I just use some of my old lights and I buy some new to make them better
@ Lightbringer
Sorry, I completely understood it in the wrong way! I thought that you meant that I could have bought a drop-in module for the light as they it is similar to the L2M! My bad :person_facepalming:
Well, this was not a perfect “surgery” and I just hope some “stitches” don’t get loose
The Brennenstuhl I moded, despite the common aspect with some other cheap lights, it is a really nice light with very good original components, from the LED to the switch (OMTEN). But I guess that it had the capacity and the body to get something more powerful, and more usable for a daily base. I like better outputs and beams and I don’t like blinkies! That was what took to this “transformation”.
The Ante light…well, the some of the components are a bit junkie, yes. LED, pill, driver, reflector…That would need a major transformation.
And the adding of a tail switch. I guess that when the new switch arrives, I’ll borrow it to my parents, even if it uses a 18650 battery. They have their own lights, but this may work as a backup. There are no major issues when using it, and it may come in handy
BTW, I thought about buying a L2M, but I abandoned the idea some time ago, as most of the drop-ins didn’t suit me. Now…I’m not sure if I won’t give it a try
@ DavidEF
Hum, I like non-competitive “contests”!! I guess they become learning opportunities! :+1:
What’s the name of this one you’re mentioning?
Maybe the next mod I have in mind may be a nice one for that
Thanks again folks!! And keep up your good works too
Best regards!! :+1: