(prototype) the GT Mini

Ok, that ’ sounds familiar. Bought it in September from Banggood… they might or might not help.

Rotating the switch might fix it. HERE is a post that gives some details & pics about that.

This is normal switch orientation…

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This is the underside of the switch.

Ooops, looks like I should have read to the end before posting the above. :smiley:

Did rotating the switch fix it??

Yes been playing with it for half hour

Did slightly rip the cover, but its never looked smiled face, just smiley mouth.

Could not get the retaining ring out either.

But it works.

@ fluke

If you pulled the rubber cover out completely you should be able to take a small flathead screwdriver & slowly pry the retaining ring up by going around it from the inside & gently lifting as you go until it loosens & comes out.

Glad it’s working.

Tried prying, but gave up.

Ok, I understand. Thanks for the reply. :beer:

You can also use a flat blade screw driver and try twisting around the bottom edge like this.

This way your only lifting. If you pry or lever the screwdriver your pushing down on the opposite side of the ring which defeats the purpose.

You’ll probably have to go in a circle or back and forth opposite sides lifting just a small amount each time.

/\ … Yeah, that is what I was ’trying to say’. :person_facepalming:

But Jasons picture & explanation detail it much better. :+1:

Especially with that cool red screwdriver!! :stuck_out_tongue:

Where can I get one of those Jason?? :innocent:

You might try diving in Crystal Lake.

Directions please… I am topping off the scuba tanks as I write. :wink:

This will be your scuba diving instructor...

Oh…. that Crystal Lake. :open_mouth:
Nope, no thanks… chinooker will have to take that one himself. :smiley:
Plus… I do not need an instructor. Especially not that one. :wink:

I had something more like this ‘Crystal Lake’ near Ouray, Colorado in mind. :+1:
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My GT mini registers clicks only when pressed hard and about half the time. Tried rotating the rubber and it didn’t really help. Banggood refunded me a few months back so you can tick my name off the list. Is there anyway to fix it or do I have to replace the switch?

There’s no easy way to replace the switch since it’s an unusual design and soldered to the driver. You can try, though.

I managed to get mine working well again by letting the light run very hot a few times and then clicking the switch many times. No guarantees though…

Well right now there’s no led in it. I was planning to put a white flat in there but then thought what would be the point if the switch stops working. Is there any place I can buy a new driver?

Nealsgadgets. It is not listed but if you ask Neal he may get you one.

Anyone have throw numbers and/or beamshots with a dome on XP-L or even XM-L2? Looking for a further throwing “walk around” light (and willing to sacrifice throw to loose the pensil beam it has now with the SST-20).

The form factor is ideal [to me] for camping / hunting / hiking in heavily wooded area but the tight spot and minimal spill make it not good for that. I’d rather it be a usable light than a shelved mini thrower.

@TrueRMS, I’d recommend putting in an LH351D in for much more flood.

Second the motion on the LH351D, they trend towards a larger hot spot that looks clean, artifact free, and work great in a light like this! I like the 70 CRI W6 at 5000 K, it’s a soft white high powered emitter that never fails to impress me even ( or especially) in the lowest modes.