Tear Down: Manker E02 / E02H (same as E03H)

Yes, that’s a gasket but it’s not centering. It does not guide the reflector from the side when it is screwed down.

Mine is a centring gasket.
It has a raised outer rim that fits around the reflector base.
Maybe they /you put yours in upside down by accident?
Maybe you have a different one.

It’s the best AAA light i have.
Definitely the brightest too.

Mine also has a rim but the diameter is too big / the rim height is too low to center the reflector properly.
Originally, I removed the bezel and the reflector because the factory centering was not good enough. And after that I had to play a lot because it is really not easy to tighten the bezel without moving the reflector from the adjusted position. Finally, it is done, and I am satisfied.
Maybe an other type of gasket is in mine, maybe I more sensitive to centering. :smiley:

This is a very good AAA light after all, I really love it!

I do agree that the centring is not perfect. But it’s good enough in mine.

Yeah, it’s a neat little light. Very happy with it. :+1:

Pictures re-uploaded.

Tinypic died, long live Imgur.

Also, i just took my E03H apart.

Just got it in, the price was low so i ordered one.

It has a cool white XP-L, and i’m gonna swap it with a LH351D.

It’s built exactly the same as its little brother.

Needed to heat it up near where the batt tube screws into the head, and then it was quite easy to unscrew it.

It’s a nice light. :+1:

I immediately removed the diffuser though.

UI with 1 more mode, cycles: Moon - Low - Mid - High - Mid - Low - Moon - Low - Mid - High - Mid - Low - Moon - ….etcetera….

The rest is the same as the E02(H).

Funny, the clip doesn’t fit too well on this light either…

Maybe one day Manker Mateminco Astrolux U-torch will learn how to make clips, or order them from a factory that knows.

It’s not as bad as i expected though, but it’s still not right.

Thanks for the re-up!

Please share your adventures in Manker emitter swapping. :laughing:
I ordered a second E02 and an E03 ( coluld’nt resist the price :money_mouth_face: ), and I think that replacing the XP-G3 and the XP-L to an SST20 and an Osconiq P3737 would be a great idea. :sunglasses: ).

Osconiq P3737

I had to look that up. :slight_smile:

Kaidomain has them.

Do you know these LEDs?

Are they any good?

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Okay, i’ll make sure to take pictures of the reflow.

Thanks for documenting and keeping the pictures up-to-date.

I really love the E03H. The beam profile is great for me. And I actually don’t mind the XP-L cool white as implemented in the E03H. A bit warmer with better CRI would be nicer, but I find I’m actually ok with it as-is.

The feel and build quality, the diffuser, the UI, and the size… I’m just so happy with it.

Since the E02/E03H are out of production, I wonder if there will be a successor.

Yes, Kaidomain has them. I wrote them last week asking whether they’re planning to sell Osconiq LEDs. :sunglasses:
And they’re listing now. Kaidomain is cool! :+1:

Unfortunately, djozz has not tested Osconiqs ( yet ), but the datasheet looks exciting.
As far as I see the Vf is exceptionally low. And no Cree rainbow. :laughing:
I will purchase a couple of them. But will take time to arrive.

Thank You in advance for the pictures!

osconiq / gw pusta /gw pusra thermal pad not neutral

If used within the specifications ( <3A ), you do not neccessarily need a DTP board (although DTP always helps a bit), so the non-neutral thermal pad is not a disaster, just retrieve your old-school alu non-DTP boards from the junk-box.

In my next KD order I will add 2 of these and do a test. It can take a while though…

Yes, that sucks.
Should be verified if possible to install in E02/E03. Maybe not.
For general cases Aluramic boards are available from Led4Power. These also suitable for overdriving.

Use some of those Led4power alu boards.
They’re almost as good as DTP.
Not sure what he still has in stock though, but i assume he has something useful.

I wrote a letter to them but no reaction. :cry:
Maybe the ordering function still works but first I wanted to know whether these ceramic plates can be reshaped by chipping ( like copper DTPs ) or not?
Because it is required for the lamp I want to mod.
The led shelf is anodized anyway, so I think I can use a normal DTP and it is not a problem if the base not on ground potential.

Bought mine from the clearance sale and just played with it today. Anyone experience the light flickering when turned on at moonlight mode? Usually happens when I leave it for a few minutes then turn it on again, no definite time just leave it and turn it on again. Cleaned the contacts and tightened what I can. Only experienced in moonlight mode. It just might be my battery though, will try some fresh ones tomorrow. Sharing to hear some thoughts as well. If it matters, it’s the XPG3 emitter.

My Nichia one does that, it’s only on level 21/21 in engineering mode though. If I set moonlight to any others (I use 20) its fine.

Mine has this too, and not only in the highest moon mode, but i think the brighter half of the moon levels start up with a bit of a flash.
Otherwise no flickering, only that small flash when turning it on.
The driver does this.
Skilhunt H03 (for example) does this too when going from OFF to the brighter of the 2 settings for the lowest mode.

at what battery voltage do you get flickering?
that may be a useful reminder to recharge… a form of Low Voltage warning… :slight_smile:

Just received a Red E02 w 219c
using an eneloop, that is down to 1.24 volts atm

I just checked all 21 modes by eye, and by camera
zero visible flicker, zero photographable flicker, Im impressed

zero dots when waving to test for PWM… all good!

set to the minimum

E02, Moonlight Mode Champion