[M4Ddeal active] : Lumintop GT Mini - 2 authorized deals

Delta_V · 2018-09-05T00:19:46.000Z

Finally! And in one piece, lol. The LED isn’t quite perfectly centered, but doesn’t seem to affect the beam. Kinda disappointed in the diffuser, to be honest. It’s too loose to be used for anything except tailstanding. Otherwise, it’s extremely impressive. Shocked how much shorter it is than a C8.

teacher · 2018-09-05T00:31:08.000Z

Delta_V:

Finally! And in one piece, lol. The LED isn’t quite perfectly centered, but doesn’t seem to affect the beam. Kinda disappointed in the diffuser, to be honest. It’s too loose to be used for anything except tailstanding. Otherwise, it’s extremely impressive. Shocked how much shorter it is than a C8.

Congrats Delta_V!!! Glad yours finally showed up…… :+1:

Coyotehawk · 2018-09-05T02:01:20.000Z

Delta_V:

Kinda disappointed in the diffuser, to be honest. It’s too loose to be used for anything except tailstanding.

How many others have the same issue with the diffuser? I emailed Max just tonight about the exact same issue. Two minis and two diffusers and neither can be used for anything but being used as a lamp with the light tail standing.

shirnask · 2018-09-05T02:05:16.000Z

/\ SAME

teacher · 2018-09-05T04:51:10.000Z

/\ . Same with my diffuser.

M4D_M4X · 2018-09-05T05:16:40.000Z

Hey

mine is also on the loose side.

you can always contact Neal@m4dm4x.com

mortuus · 2018-09-05T07:50:54.000Z

Great u got the light Delta, the led isnt perfect no but that doesnt bother anyone i think.

d_t_a · 2018-09-05T08:18:40.000Z

Coyotehawk:

How many others have the same issue with the diffuser? I emailed Max just tonight about the exact same issue. Two minis and two diffusers and neither can be used for anything but being used as a lamp with the light tail standing.

Got my GT Mini with the diffuser from Neal too. Yup, the diffuser is a bit loose on the GT Mini (diffuser will generally fall off when GT Mini held upside down). however, the said diffuser fits quite snugly on the ROT66, so I’m using the diffuser with the ROT66 now…

JasonWW · 2018-09-05T08:35:17.000Z

I don’t have the diffuser, but maybe you guys could get a tighter fit if you put a piece of tape around the bottom, inside edge where it slides onto the light.

Delta_V · 2018-09-05T15:12:33.000Z

IDK, I don’t think a piece of tape would be enough. I’m not home right now, but from what I remember, if the Mini GT has an outer diameter of 50mm, the diffuser had an ID of 52-54mm. There was definitely several mm of play between the two. Would almost need a thin strip of rubber or something.

shirnask · 2018-09-05T15:58:13.000Z

Yes I tried tape - it’s not enough

Coyotehawk · 2018-09-19T03:59:04.000Z

I emailed Neil about a couple issues, including the diffuser, and am awaiting his response. I’ll let y’all know what he says when I hear from him.

In the meantime, anyone figured out a good way to secure the diffusers?

bhstinger · 2018-10-01T21:52:10.000Z

Enjoying my NW & CW GT Mini lights.

Didn’t order a diffuser but might I suggest you heat up the diffuser (slowly) with a heat gun and then deform it into a more oval shape (near the opening).
This is dependent on type of plastic of course, but it may work to keep them on better.

RobertB · 2018-10-01T22:42:03.000Z

Delta_V:

IDK, I don’t think a piece of tape would be enough. I’m not home right now, but from what I remember, if the Mini GT has an outer diameter of 50mm, the diffuser had an ID of 52-54mm. There was definitely several mm of play between the two. Would almost need a thin strip of rubber or something.

Get yourself a hose clamp that will fit around the diffuser. put the diffuser on the flashlight head, put the hose clamp on and tighten it up snug. Hit it with a heat gun, and let it cool back off

DavidEF · 2018-10-05T23:11:26.000Z

RobertB:

Delta_V:

IDK, I don’t think a piece of tape would be enough. I’m not home right now, but from what I remember, if the Mini GT has an outer diameter of 50mm, the diffuser had an ID of 52-54mm. There was definitely several mm of play between the two. Would almost need a thin strip of rubber or something.

Get yourself a hose clamp that will fit around the diffuser. put the diffuser on the flashlight head, put the hose clamp on and tighten it up snug. Hit it with a heat gun, and let it cool back off

Or, for an even tighter fit, find something that’s just a bit smaller diameter - by a half millimeter or even a full millimeter smaller. Tighten it around that object and heat it up. Then, it should maintain a tighter fit when it cools and you put it on your GT Mini.

JasonWW · 2018-12-26T11:59:40.000Z

I can’t remember, is this a 2 channel driver? Just one 7135?

joechina · 2018-12-30T01:08:44.000Z

JasonWW:

I can’t remember, is this a 2 channel driver? Just one 7135?

Me think so

This should be the driver from the GT mini.

editor · 2021-11-19T16:09:03.000Z

JasonWW:

Just take a small screwdriver or similar tool and use it like this.

Lift one side just a little, then lift the opposite side a little. Go back and forth until it lifts up or pops off.

Don’t worry about scratches under the button cover where it can’t be seen.

Just make sure the button cover is rotated correctly before you tap the metal ring back down.

Ji JasonWW, how do I remove the rim when the silicon rubber is installed? I think my rubber button is not aligned well.

JasonWW · 2021-11-19T19:49:43.000Z

editor:

Ji JasonWW, how do I remove the rim when the silicon rubber is installed? I think my rubber button is not aligned well.

That ring should not be pressing it down super hard. Use your thumb to press down and rotate the rubber button. Maybe disconnect the power first. It should rotate.

If that doesn’t work, you’ll need to try using a single edge razor blade to very carefully get between the ring and the body. Just pressing it in should lift the ring slightly. You run the risk of scratching the body and cutting yourself, though.

That’s the only way I know. That style of ring is a press fit and not designed to be removed.

editor · 2021-11-19T18:09:49.000Z

JasonWW:

editor:

Ji JasonWW, how do I remove the rim when the silicon rubber is installed? I think my rubber button is not aligned well.

That ring should not be pressing it down super hard. Use your thumb to press down and rotate the rubber button. Maybe disconnect the power first. It should rotate.

If that doesn’t work, you’ll need to try using a safety razor blade to very carefully get between the ring and the body. Just pressing it in should lift the ring slightly. You run the risk of scratching the body and cutting yourself, though.

That’s the only way I know. That style of ring is a press fit and not designed to be removed.

Thank you for quick and useful answer, much appreciated! Thank you!