14500 Li-Ion - Max Safe Current Draw?

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I have been pulling 1.8 amps from a 14500 flame for about a year now and it's still going strong.

Trustfire R5-A3 (SA-2) strobe delete and XM-L conversion.

I figured I would make a post to make it easier for owners of the Trustfire R5-A3 to find. First mod eliminate the crazy strobe mode and get a more user friendly high, medium and low light selection. 1. Disassemble the light: Remove the battery and then unscrew the bezel and remove the lens and the pill. 2. Disassemble the pill: Once you have the pill out you need to pry the bottom open. The bottom is attached in two places with solder to the brass ring. I used a small screwdriver prying gentl…