My first successful DIY upgrade.
Project: Small Sun ZY-T08
With the aid of the following threads:
Review: Small Sun ZY-T08 2x18650 XM-L T6 from Fasttech
Review: Small Sun ZY-T08 2 x 18650 (Parallel)
Mod: Small Sun ZY-T08 Emitter Upgrade - MT-G2. Now you can call it a Small Sun
Thanks unknown00101 for his suggestion.
Components used.
- Small Sun ZY-T08 from Wallbuys.
- Noctigon XM20 MCPCB & CREE XM-L2 U2 1A LED.
- Qlite Rev.A 7135*8 Multiple Modes Circuit Board 3.04A.
- Copper braids on springs.
- Leftover thermal compound from my DIY CPU.
I chose to remove all existing components on ZT-T08 stock driver and basically turned it into a contact board. I ordered new contact boards but they had yet to arrive.
Upgrade was smooth without any troubleshooting. Unit was able to push from ~35Kcd to 60Kcd @3m (unprotected NCR18650A 3100mAh). Will take another round of measurement if time permits.
Overall, I am quite satisfied with the outcome. ZY-T08 is currently my brighter thrower. Cannot wait for my next fun project 