What is the part number on the magnets you used ?
You mention “some of those magnets”. Can you tell me the specific one that you used that fits? K&J stocks hundreds/thousands of magnets.
Maybe where you got them?
I ordered some of the flat ones to use with double sided tape, but this looks a lot cleaner.
The ones with beveled holes are more expensive, but it might be possible to mount one on the outside of the base of the original LT1 with a bolt. If so, that would be more secure.
One way I have figured out to increase friction is putting a thin layer of soft UV curing glue on the magnet, putting a flat glass (like a lens) on top to make the layer totally flat and then curing the glue with UV through the glass. Upon removing the glass the outer surface of the magnet should have a thin flat uniform thickness layer of cured glue. This layer should be very grippy, so the magnet should not slide down too easily. This worked for me, hopefully it works for you too
For everyone asking, the magnets are linked in the post I quoted. I’ll go back and edit my main post to include the link as well.
Just for clarification, are you putting the UV glue on the outside of the tail cap. Just trying to visualize how putting glue on the magnet (which it seems like you are saying) would increase friction between the light and the surface we are trying to fix it to.
Thanks for your patience in answering my possibly dumb question.
So when it’s on its lowest setting is it brighter than the larger lt1 on its lowest setting or about the same? Thanks
About the same
Sorry for the confusion…
I almost always affix a magnet on the outside of the tailcap of my flashlights. I know this way the light becomes longer, but at least the magnet can be substantially stronger than one that could fit inside the tailcap (if fitting a magnet inside is even possible in the first place).
When I was talking about putting the UV glue on the magnet, I was subconsciously assuming the magnet is on the outside of the tail cap.
If you have fit the magnet inside the tailcap, you will need to put the UV glue coating on the tailcap itself.
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This is amazon’s version of VHB. Just as good as 3M VHB but a fraction of the cost.
Thank you, I hadn’t thought of doing either methods, and certainly not having the magnet inside the tail cap! I’m actually from the UK, so I’ll try to find a UK source, for some reason, postage from the USA is usually way too expensive, even for something of that size. I would never have imagined that the magnet would work if put inside the cap! I may go through that route, the main reason I want a magnet for the mini lantern is so I can use it when I’m tarp camping and have nowhere to hang it, I’ll use a metal disk one the outside of the tarp and clamp the lantern to it on the inside, hanging down.
I’ve got a slightly thicker and stronger magnet coming in soon to try in the tailcap to see if it will reliably hold the light up on a vertical surface. Fingers crossed.
Guys, any one has manual for this LT mini? i cant seem to enter into Blinkies and Strobes mode unlike the LT 1.
Click 10x from off and hold the last click to ensure you’re not stuck in the simple UI, then try again. 3 clicks from off enters battery check on mine, just like full size. 3 clicks from off and hold the last one enters the strobe group on mine, just like the full size.
am interested for one please
Thanks much Grizzly! managed to get the manual from Barry.
Sorry for the manual was not included in the package.
click here to check out the LT1-Mini Manual PDF file.
Does anyone know if there’s a review video yet ?
