I just picked up a 3’ long 3/16” brass rod from the lumber store (Lowe’s, here) and cut off a piece with large pliers. Then mount it in a drill and cut it off at the length I need with a rotary tool. Spinning it while using a hack saw would do the same thing, keep the end square.
DBCstm, How did you attach the copper to the chips?
IOS carries 6x2mm and 6x1mm brass posts:
http://intl-outdoor.com/brass-pill-62mm-a-pair-p-327.html
http://intl-outdoor.com/brass-pill-61mm-a-pair-p-326.html
agarb, I just used Arctic Alumina Thermal Adhesive and glued it in place on top of the 4 chips. Pressed down firmly to ensure a thin layer between the copper and top of the chip, with enough ooze to firmly adhere it in place. 
Could also completely pot it with the copper on the heat source.
Would 3/16” brass brazing rod for gas welding work? Some of you guys might have to find someone who welds that uses rod that size and get some nubbins.
subscribed hoping it’ll be posted here when the new ones are for sale
HAPPY NEW YEAR! 
Waiting for restock. :)
I need an advice: for the 18650 flashlights, LD 1 driver and batteries
How does LG D1 4.35v one perform over VTC5 and Samsung 25r? Is there any point in getting them? Never tested D1 before…
As for 26650 LD1 based lights, i `ve found that :
KP IMR 4200 Black> Efest IMR 3500 Purple > Efest IMR 4200 Green > KingKong 4200 from FT> Trustfire 5000 Protected, the difference between first 3 isnt that big btw
<3.5Amps -LG D1 is best 18650 cell overall,which is impressive considering that D1 is several years old
>3.5Amps -power cells (if you want max. currents for short period of time)
How hard, or risky, is it to attach a spring or little brass contact bump to these boards?
What’s the best way?
Low temp solder bond- no risk at all
I have one of the drivers re-springed like 7 times( i have realtively steady hand), its very well made indeed( the driver), and it seems a higher temp solder paste was used when it was made
Here, A type spring plus 22 awg soft silicone wire is the best, believe me, i tried everything, its better even over brass or CU pills
Why should it be better than a cu pill?
Tested it with a Cu pill cut from a 6mm Cu rod bought from Practiker store nearby - cut it, then machine sand it , yet the spring is better, maybe the CU wasnt pure enough…definately not oxygen free like a quality wire…(if you find a silver plated wire- the better)…maybe a high quality rod will do, wonder where to find those
Any updates? Id love to buy some from you.
Patient you must be.
Is there a picture showing exactly where to solder on the red and black wires?
EDIT nevermind, I found it: http://i58.tinypic.com/2hyz77l.jpg
in the other thread: LD-1 driver (5A pwm-less linear) info thread
want :bigsmile:
Padawan impatient, resist the dark side he must.
Any updates? Please… oh, please… :bigsmile: can I buy some soon?
