short tube needs a good saw, some sanding plane then solder with very little paste both pieces together
if the coating does not get damaged the result may look good enough or need some sort of mild sand blasting or so to hide the solder connection
Iām new here, and new to ordering things on Ali; it says this is out of stock. Is this because he has a limited number he isnāt posting stock? Iād love this with the metal switch, is that a possible order modification in order notes?
Also, Iām hoping to eventually start modifying flashlights. Should I only order the host or is it as easy to order the full flashlight and then take the other stuff out when Iām ready to get into modifications? Iām leaning that way but would like to do things as simply as possible to get started.
Hi and welcome to BLF Vortexbig :partying_face:
First warning, prepare your pockets :money_mouth_face:
Yup, the Convoy S2+ Copper seems to be out of stock right now. Maybe it will be re-added later! Or you can send a message on AliExpress to the seller (Simon Mao) and ask him about the availability!
About the metal switch in that light, please note that it is only available with the rubber button.
This versionās host is a ānormalā one, not like the āDesert Tanā or the āSilverā with black metal button.
To put the metal switch in the ānormalā hostsā¦it is possible (see here or here ), but the tailcap structure has to be modded. It can be done, butā¦I still donāt know how
About modding, Iāll only speak for my experience: I bought the āfullā light and then started by replacing the LEDs, then the drivers. I guess many people here may have started other way, so I hope they can share!!
I think the only real difference is you miss out on using a retaining ring on the driver pill. I hate soldering drivers to pills and will choose a retaining ring whenever possible. Stock S2+ lights come with the driver soldered to pill and no ring.
Hell yes please! The only reason I didnāt get your copper S2+ is because of the knurling. I donāt really like how it looks, actually I donāt like it on any light to be honest, just doesnāt look good. If itās just plain, Iād probably get a couple!