MTN Electronics: LEDs - Batteries - Lights - Chargers - Hosts - Drivers - Components - 1-Stop-US Source

[jhalb]

Is the rebate processing the typical 6mo to a year?
Nevermind, yes I promise to learn how to read… :8)

[Joat]

I’m not sure signing up for the newsletter was a good idea. I think it’s going to hurt my bank balance.

[NightSpy]

I knew I should have waited on my last order

@RMM

For those of you who aren’t on the newsletter, here’s an excerpt from today’s newsletter:

1. XTAR + Battery Rebate Sale

Want to get the best deal possible on your next XTAR charger and battery purchase? Look no further! We are bringing back our XTAR + Battery Rebate Sale for a limited time.

How does it work? Simply place your order for any of the qualifying XTAR chargers (see below for product list and rebate amounts) along with any in-stock battery, and place your order! You receive a rebate, in the form of a refund, when your order ships. No coupon code necessary. Simply place your order, and the refund will be automatically applied.

You may receive a rebate up to the amount of batteries and chargers in your order. Here are a few examples:

• Example 1: Buy an XTAR VC4, which has an $8 rebate, along with $10 worth of batteries, and you will receive an $8 rebate when your order ships. Since the amount of batteries exceeds the rebate amount, you will receive the full rebate.

• Example 2: Buy an XTAR VC4, which has an $8 rebate, along with $5 worth of batteries, and you will receive a $5 rebate when your order ships. Since the amount of batteries is less than the rebate amount, you will receive a rebate equal to the cost of the batteries purchased.

The rebates amounts are as follows:

• XP4c: $3

• XP4: $6

• VP4: $12

• VP2: $8

• VP1: $4

• VC4: $8

• VC2: $4

• WP2h: $3

• MC1 Plus: $1.50

When does the rebate period end? In order to qualify for the rebate, your order must be placed no later than Tuesday, May 5th, at 11:59 PM PST.

[Kloepper_Knife_Works]

Richard is out of his BLF17DO’H boards now. :bigsmile:

[Joat]

Did you buy the last 15?

[Kloepper_Knife_Works]

I sure did, I originally had 20 in my cart but it got down to 15 so I made my order in a hurry.

[Joat]

Ha, that was me, I ordered 10 of 25 left.

[tommswpa]

@Blazer296

Short back story so everyone is on the same page……

I placed an order….(A)

Then realized I forgot a couple things.

Another order (B)

Both these had custom things in them, so I knew it would be a few days before they were ready.

Several days later, I received notice some things I was waiting for where back in stock.

Another order……© Nothing custom in this one.

RMM noticed, and combined them into one shipment.
And refunded the difference for the shipping. 8)

That’s taking care of your customers!

Thanks Richard, I wish more shops shared your commitment to going that extra mile when you didn’t really have to.
Its very much appreciated.

Jim

Huge +1!

I have experienced a very similar situation for several of my recent orders with Richard.

Thanks Richard for outstanding customer service! It is most refreshing!

[scottyhazzard]

I was all excited about the LDO for Zener mods until I read more carefully that it is for momentary set ups. Still very cool. Next build I’ll have to do a momentary switch.

[DB_Custom (Dale)]

Hey Scotty, momentary switches or e-switches are the only way drain is an issue. The mechanical switch kills power, no drain.

[RMM]

Exactly. In a clicky switch configuration save your money and just use a zener diode. It works well, is simple, cheap, and reliable.

Also, the U4s came in. We'll be shipping the pre-orders today and tomorrow.

[scottyhazzard]

@DBCstm

Hey Scotty, momentary switches or e-switches are the only way drain is an issue. The mechanical switch kills power, no drain.

Duh. Oy-vey! I need coffee.

[DB_Custom (Dale)]

’S all good! A lot going on in the forum these days, some major change has been taking place and it can be fairly daunting to keep up with.

[guardior]

I can’t seem to find Pomona 5250 test clip in your shop. Now when you ship to Europe would you consider stock it?

Edit: Pomona seems to be a US company. Pomona Electronics | Performance and Dependability

[RMM]

New Stuff In Stock:

• XM-L2 U4 1C - 16mm - 20mm - Bare
• XP-G2 S4 2B - 16mm - 20mm - Triple - Bare
• Qlite/105C Springs (steady stock now)
• XHP70 N4 3B
• 5mm x 2mm Brass Button (replaces the 6mm x 2mm)
• 16mm XHP70 MCPCB (machined by fellow forum member)
• guppydrv Rev.2 option for FET drivers

Back In Stock:

• 20mm AR Lens
• XP-G2 R4 5A2 - 16mm - 20mm - Bare
• Gold Plated Beryllium Copper Springs
• XP-L V6 2C - 16mm - 20mm - Bare

A Few Other Things... I added a few lights to the garage sale page. There will be more added soon as we prepare for the move. I've to clean out all of my "extras"!

[pilotdog68]

sweeet. I’m really excited for those qlite springs

[mhanlen]

I have a question… is there a shopping list for a triple Nichia Convoy EDC light? I’d like to build one, but would like to know if you can just buy off the shelf stuff and assemble it with minimal or no lathe and grinding work.

[RMM]

@mhanlen

I have a question… is there a shopping list for a triple Nichia Convoy EDC light? I’d like to build one, but would like to know if you can just buy off the shelf stuff and assemble it with minimal or no lathe and grinding work.

• Convoy S2/S5/S6 Host
• Aluminum Spacer
• Nichia Triple
• Carclo optic
• 17mm driver of your choice

The only extra work you have to do is to drill a hole in the middle of the brass pill for the wires to pass through.

[mhanlen]

Thanks man!

[hank]

> triple Nichia
> 17mm driver of your choice …

Advice welcome on making sensible choices