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Am I missing something? I cannot seem to find a host like this. Not sure I have even seen a commercial product that might not be glued up tight. Any suggestions?

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No side switch, but the S12?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000121321488.html

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Up to you to decide what moddable means but here’s some ideas cant vouch for any of them though.

FireFlies E01

MATEMINCO TK01 (and whatever astrolux is called)

WainLight copper?

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I am looking for a true tube light, something like the Shadow JM20 or the BLF Trustfire A8.

5

This:
http://kaidomain.com/JKK21700-Luminus-SST-20-1300-Lumens-6-mode-Type-C-Rechargeable-LED-Flashlight

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I am thinking that will be about as close as I can get. The JM20 also has a tail switch for on and off, but that may not be an option nowdays. I had not see the JKK.

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So, has anyone done a tear down on the JKK21700? Is the switch part of the driver or independent, is the USB board integrated into the driver or independent?

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Maybe this:

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https://www.banggood.com/WainLight-BD11-SST40-LEDXPL-HI-3B-U2-LED-1200Lumen-4Modes-USB-Rechargeable-LED-Flashlight-Outdoor-Waterproof-21700-Flashlight-p-1552011.html?ID=6133977&cur_warehouse=CN

This is basically the same light as the Wainlight copper, but in straight alum. 8 biz days from BG means not in stock, and who knows if they still make them. It has that snap-on "BD" style charging, probably a 7135 based driver, and probably the UI has the press&hold for ON and OFF, based on the copper version review. Fasttech has them too.