My first modding experience? A DISASTER... :_(

LED Flashlights – General Info 18650 Flashlights
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I came close to a failure last night, I nearly burned up my first 219b...

I built up a new P60 drop-in using one of my surplus emitters. Nothing special; Aluminum PCB, 3x 7135 single-mode driver in a 501b host. After assembling it and verifying that it all worked, I took it back apart to optimize the reflector isolation/spacer ring. On re-assembly, I let something get shorted out (not sure how) and apparently went direct-drive from the 18650.

My first thought: "Wow, that's a lot brighter!" followed by "Wait... Blue? Oops!" and a frantic power-off. Fortunately, I don't think I burned anything permanently this time, but it was close. I can't see any difference in the tint so I think I got lucky this time.

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+1

I want this tattooed on the inside of my eyelids. On second thought, maybe I’ll just write it in a bunch of random places around my garage.

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Be my guest. Don’t think I’ve ever been quoted before in such a positive way. H)

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Yes indeed don’t we all know that feel xd

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Don’t worry he will eat the whole bag and more. Peek a boo

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No tattoo is a much better idea

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What a shame. Yes last night was not good interesting though your posting about it

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There is a great video on you tube about guns

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Oh rufers your so brave

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Yes it’s all about the emojis how else would we know other peoples feelings ???