KR1AA how to improvement to a strong magnet and best feel switch.

[Lantern7]

KR1AA how to improvement to a strong magnet and best feel switch.

After ordering my first KR1AA I had contact problems with the tube so I spoke to Hank and he sent me another KR1AA which works perfectly but I have improved the strength of the magnet and a more sensitive touch of the switch throughout all the area, and this is how I did it.

Since I now have two tailcaps that I have opened and manipulated, I have been able to use Hank’s parts along with another from a Wurkkos TS10 to double the magnetic force of the magnet and achieve better feeling throughout the area of ​​the switch button.

You will need 2 KR1AA magnetic tailcaps without a glued threaded ring attached and one not glued magnet so that you can remove the magnet of one tailcap. And the black rubber from tailcap Wurkkos TS10. See the photo.

The yellow X crosses in the photo indicates parts not needed for this adjustment but showed to porposes how it is the parts of tailcap KR1AA.

The clip have atached 3 magnets N52 (Tengrunfa Store Aliexpress) diameter 5mm, height 2mm above the clip and in the middle of the clip another 3 magnets N52 5mm diameter and 1mm heigth and thermoretractil 25mm long and 7mm diameter.

Now the magnetic force is doubled and with eneloop fully charged the tail can stand on a metal part cilinder very thin. Is very strong and trusted.
The feeling of the switch is much better now and works on all area not only center.

Note: The golden nib is from white rubber Hank tail cap. You can remove easily.

[raccoon]

WB, Lantern7!

[jon_slider]

Congrats on your mod and thanks for the photos

I see you changed to a TS10 rubber switch cover. What made you choose to do that?

Does the stock rubber switch cover not work with the double magnet?

[Lantern7]

No. Of all the hardware combinations for Hank tailcap and the Wurkkos TS10, this is the only one that works, and works very well. It’s almost a miracle because the slightest variation in thickness from changing or modifying parts can cause it to malfunction. Don’t tighten the retaining ring too much; loosen it only slightly once it reaches the stop, without forcing it. Hank white rubber is too thick, almost twice as thick as the TS10.
The button pressure is now slightly softer than an aluminum TS10, and it’s very easy to make quick clicks effortlessly. However, I recommend using a mechanical or electronic lock if you’re carrying it in your pocket.

[Lantern7]

I’ve managed to improve the result even further by using 6 magnets on a button from which I removed the central part, but those who order it without the magnet will receive it without the central protrusion, I believe. No glue is needed. The essential element is the TS10 rubber. Now the feel is firmer and the magnetic grip is even better. Photo with eneloop fully loaded inside flashlight.

The thick magnets 5x2mm to outside of flashlight.
5x2mm below and 5x1mm above x3.
You have to pull them until you get the right position where magnets stay together.
No 8 magnets is possible, no room for this.