M4D_M4X
(M4D M4X)
May 21, 2016, 12:09am
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brted
(brted)
May 21, 2016, 1:10am
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Well, now I’m back to buying one again. What size MCPCB do I need for the LED? Looks big. Doesn’t look like it has a switch either?
hank
(hank)
May 21, 2016, 2:57pm
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The “we don’t know what we’re selling” desk has responded to my asking whether any switch components besides the plastic cover are included:
Question:
what if anything is provided for the switch, besides the plastic cover?
Answer:
The flashlight host for DIY included 3pcs switch cover,so the supplier will not offer the cover seperately.
Answered On May. 20 2016
So it’s going to be a bit of a challenge finding proper switch parts. Any pointers welcome.
I guess they had trouble making the backlit switches work, and ended up with extra empty flashlight tailcaps to get rid of.
Just speculation though.
hank
(hank)
May 22, 2016, 1:54pm
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Followup question asked, so far unanswered at http://forum.banggood.com/forum-topic-171701.html
Can you show a picture inside the tailcap?
Is there anything inside the tailcap?
Is there screw threading cut inside the tailcap (not just to fit the body tube but to hold a switch in place)?
Is there a spring, a PCB board, a retaining ring, a switch?
mapache
(mapache)
May 22, 2016, 2:42pm
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There is already a picture on the BG website, the tailcap is empty aside from a retaining ring.
hank
(hank)
May 22, 2016, 5:26pm
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I’ll look again, there was no picture I could see of the inside of the tailcap, as of a couple of days ago.
It would be good if they’re now showing what they actually offer.
Anyone got a link to the necessary parts?
EDIT — cleared my browser cache, looked again and, nope, I don’t see what you see.
You sure you’’re looking at the small light, not the big light? They may be different.
Can you link to the image?
brted
(brted)
May 22, 2016, 5:28pm
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SC shows an empty tailcap. S3 doesn’t have that kind of picture.
hank
(hank)
May 22, 2016, 5:38pm
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Hm. So for the smaller light:
What size threaded retaining ring fits — are there threads for a switch retaining ring cut inside the tailcap?
And are the boards and LEDs for the lighted tailswitch available anywhere?
I guess this could just be used as a twistie.
shrick
(shrick)
May 22, 2016, 7:01pm
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Does anybody know the lens diameter & thickness?
blueb8llz
(blueb8llz)
May 22, 2016, 8:34pm
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Please get us a blf special. I’m on the hunt for my first copper light.
mapache
(mapache)
May 23, 2016, 12:16am
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hank:
I’ll look again, there was no picture I could see of the inside of the tailcap, as of a couple of days ago.
It would be good if they’re now showing what they actually offer.
Anyone got a link to the necessary parts?
EDIT — cleared my browser cache, looked again and, nope, I don’t see what you see.
You sure you’’re looking at the small light, not the big light? They may be different.
Can you link to the image?
Sorry, I should have mentioned it was on the copper version.
hank
(hank)
May 23, 2016, 12:46am
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OK. Anyone know a source for the lighted tailcap board and switch?
Else I guess a good strong spring the right length would make this a decent twisty.
bugsy36
(bugsy36)
May 23, 2016, 1:10am
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Of course - The man himself ….PD68. If he does not have any ready he will certainly give you his supply line
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I’ll start by saying that while sometimes I’ll sell a light with one of these pre-installed, I am not currently taking orders for them. If someone else offers to build one for you, go for it. I won’t attempt to restrict it in any way, though I try to make it as accessible as possible for people to build their own. This is still a project in motion, often being updated/upgraded. So if you have an idea to make it even better, please let us know.
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ReManG
(ReManG)
May 23, 2016, 2:23am
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Just Sayin’ :disguised_face:
hank
(hank)
June 3, 2016, 10:20pm
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Hm. Got mine, and it did come with a complete tailcap, including the switch and the blue LEDs.
No promises that’s not a mistake, but that’s what I got.
brted
(brted)
June 3, 2016, 10:59pm
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hank:
Hm. Got mine, and it did come with a complete tailcap, including the switch and the blue LEDs.
No promises that’s not a mistake, but that’s what I got.
I’m glad for you because having no switch was going to be a problem. I solved my problem by buying a complete SC this week.
Ouchyfoot
(Ouchyfoot)
June 7, 2016, 2:33am
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Both hosts arrived today, one copper and one aluminum.
The copper host doesn’t include a switch but the aluminum one does.
shrick
(shrick)
June 7, 2016, 3:29am
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Does the convoy reverse clicky fit in these hosts, the one that comes with the C8/S2’s?