I recently bought a Romisen RC-T601 II XM-L U2 from ShiningBeam. Unfortunately, it appears to have developed a fault, and I've gone past the 30 day return period.
I was using the torch with a freshly charged 18650 when after about a minute the light started getting dim until within 10 seconds or so it was barely visible. I switched the torch off and then switched it back on - this time nothing. Then when I switched it off light the flashed once very brightly for a split-second and then nothing - no light at all. This is the behaviour it has exhibited ever since. Switch on - nothing, switch off - flash once then nothing. I have tried it with both protected and unprotected cells and the fault is the same.
I have tried the torch without the tailcap and completed the circuit using a DMM as if taking a tailcap reading and the same behaviour occurs. i.e. when I complete the circuit the LED flashes once. I think the driver may be faulty but I'm no expert.
I've emailed Romisen twice but no response so I'm at a bit of a loss.
Is there a kind-hearted UK-based BLFer who could diagnose and fix the pill/driver/led module? I will of course pay for postage , parts and labour, assuming it's fixable and not too expensive to do so.
Do you know what daimeter the driver board is? I think I have a 17mm 2.8A board in my box of bits at work. If that will fit I'll try and sort you out. If I remember rightly your almost down the road from me?
Yep it's fixed. Took it apart, cleaned all areas that make electrical contact to ensure no dirt was messing it up, still didn't work. So took a chance and swaped the driver out. Ta da! works. Today I set the jumper on the driver to the setting Val prefers. Just about to try it out........Wooooohoooo that's bright.
Nice throw and great light. Infact it's seeing lights like this that pushes me towards getting some 18650's.
Essexman, you are a true gent. I can't thank you enough. I also think Romisen so-called Customer Service would do well to take a leaf out of your book.
Ah you beat me to it. Great to see you again and chat torches.
Thanks for the chocs and sweets!! My kids seem to think the little pig sweets were ment for them? Only joking, very kind and thoughtful of you, cheers!
I consider myself lucky, I have a solder station at work that I can use during lunch break, so for me it was no big deal. Glad to help out another fine torch fan.
So the standard is set, driver swap is equal to a big box of chocs and two big packs of sweets for the kids.
Just think what you would get for a maglite build!!!!!
Only joking, very kind and thoughtful of you, cheers!
