I think I broke something.

texas_shooter · 2019-09-05T20:40:23.000Z

Since it’s your first post, some information. LED’s use current for brightness and run time. Unless specified extra voltage does nothing for either. Exceed it and the driver will fry quickly.

Yokiamy · 2019-09-05T20:40:57.000Z

I agree with Mortuus, pricewise that would be even more attractive (and easier)
The S2+ isn’t very expensive, a new driver and MCPCB plus LED would cost you probably around 12$

ThirdHandChain · 2019-09-05T20:43:44.000Z

I've already ordered another one, but I would still like to save the one I have... or at least do something with the host. I don't even own a soldering iron. lol Any drop in suggestions?

Yokiamy · 2019-09-05T20:48:11.000Z

Suggestion, buy yourself a soldering iron.
Convoy lights are ideal for practicing modding, this is your chance to become a true BLF’er

DavidEF · 2019-09-05T20:48:59.000Z

You’ll need to have some way of melting solder if you want to repair the light. Probably both the driver and the emitter are fried.

raccoon · 2019-09-05T20:55:46.000Z

ThirdHandChain:

I think I broke something.

Yep, you broke the font size in the OP!

Yokiamy · 2019-09-05T20:59:44.000Z

raccoon city:

ThirdHandChain:

I think I broke something.

Yep, you broke the font size in the OP!

Disagree, he just uses the possibilities of BLF
Just like you.

ThirdHandChain · 2019-09-05T21:03:55.000Z

I hope you didn't catch that nasty T virus in Raccoon City. (I'm assuming that's a Resident Evil reference) lol Is there a recommended font size?

raccoon · 2019-09-05T21:32:22.000Z

ThirdHandChain:

I hope you didn't catch that nasty T virus in Raccoon City. (I'm assuming that's a Resident Evil reference) lol Is there a recommended font size?

I've got the t-Virus bad!

The default font size works well most of the time.

I wouldn't go smaller.

A little bigger is okay, too, in my opinion.

iamlucky13 · 2019-09-05T21:54:14.000Z

ThirdHandChain:

I’ve already ordered another one, but I would still like to save the one I have… or at least do something with the host. I don’t even own a soldering iron. lol Any drop in suggestions?

A drop in solution would be about the same price as the whole light, since the Convoy’s are such a low price.

Convoy does sell just the driver for many of their lights, including the SST40 version, but it requires soldering.

I believe this is the correct part, but somebody should doublecheck me:

aliexpress.com

5.93€ |17mm / 22mm ramping fahrer für luminus sst40 LED|Taschenlampen| -...

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DavidEF · 2019-09-05T22:43:24.000Z

If you’re not interested in soldering, you probably have no chance of fixing it. I recommend that you get yourself a soldering iron and learn how to solder, and fix it. But, if that doesn’t appeal to you, the other option is that you could sell it for a much reduced price to somebody here who will be glad to fix it and maybe even upgrade it, while you buy yourself something else.

I have one of these: Yihua 936B soldering station which I bought years ago, and it has been great. I was never able to solder electronics successfully with the cheaper soldering irons that are available. This soldering station is compatible with Hakko brand tips, which are very high quality. But it comes with a nice chisel tip already. I’ve been using mine with no problems for years already.

Macka17 · 2019-09-05T23:39:17.000Z

Till you come to old farts like me. Dozer. Jackhammer. Sledgehammer drivers.
Bull at a gate syndrome.

Give me a welder (I had Stick. MIG. and TIG. plus a gas gun and fencing wire.

NOT a problem. I’ll weld anything, UPhand/down/across/overhead/tubing.

Soldering. I overcook everything I put my hands on. Bloody clumsy old git.

Nowadays. I use the ones I like.
Stick the ones I bought but don’t like in a box at back of cupboard.
And thank god I’m still breathing.

PS.
Mums old electric Frypan is ideal for melting beads. and drivers off.

ChrisGarrett · 2019-09-05T23:50:38.000Z

“You killed Kenny.”

Start over and don’t use series cells in a light designed for a singular 18650.

Chris

raccoon · 2019-09-06T00:01:55.000Z

I guess this falls under "Electrocuted."

goshdogit · 2019-09-06T00:08:58.000Z

Macka17:

I’ll weld anything, UPhand/down/across/overhead/tubing.

That reminds me of Glen Thornton AKA Amazin’ Blaze of Heatin’ & Beatin’ Welding Service.

Check the video description if y’all need help with his accent. :+1:

AguassissiM · 2019-09-06T00:37:45.000Z

goshdogit:

Macka17:

I’ll weld anything, UPhand/down/across/overhead/tubing.

That reminds me of Glen Thornton AKA Amazin’ Blaze of Heatin’ & Beatin’ Welding Service.

Check the video description if y’all need help with his accent. :+1:

https://youtu.be/rLnN-hqgfxY

:+1: LOL Just about peed myself :person_facepalming: been awhile since last time i heard that.

toddcshoe · 2019-09-06T02:45:22.000Z

If you want to salvage it, I have a pill for the S2+, it has a SST-20 4000K emitter and a 8 chip Biscotti driver. No soldering required. Unscrew old one, screw in new one. Tweezers will be successful at that I betcha. Shoot me your address via PM and I can mail it away if you are interested.

Edit: I take that back, it has a Luxeon V2 at 5000K with the above mentioned driver. Sorry I was thinking of another light.

Lightbringer · 2019-09-06T06:16:54.000Z

I was gonna suggest just getting a cheap ’105C and throwing it in. L/M/H, done.

Alas, no soldering iron, so…

ThirdHandChain · 2019-09-07T05:30:44.000Z

I sent you a message and thank you!

ThirdHandChain · 2019-09-09T05:29:21.000Z

toddcshoe how does the luxeon compare to the SST40? The temperature should be close at least.