Solarforce L2M (older vers) 5 mode cycling query

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hi, i’m a total novice in the flashlight world - hopefully someone can help with my query…

i bought a Solarforce L2M (2nd hand) recently and didn’t get any instructions.

the issue is - i use it for airsoft - everytime i turn it on/off, it cycles thru the various modes.
ie: turn it on (hi), turn it off, turn in on (med), turn it off, turn it on (low)….(you get the idea)

this is impractical for my intended application, as i need it to remain on hi ‘beam’

i’ve done a fair bit of googling, etc, but can’t find an answer
help me BudgetLightForum, you’re my only hope

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Welcome to BLF! The easiest way for you to fix it would be to order a new drop in for it.

http://www.lighthound.com/Solar-Force-XM-L-T6-Drop-In-Low-Voltage_p_3822.html

It is as easy as unscrewing the head, taking out the old one, and putting in the new one.

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Buy one of these and put in it, you will love it!!

http://www.manafont.com/product_info.php/ultrafire-cree-t6-3mode-memory-led-dropin-module-42v-max-p-5178

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thanks for the fast responses guys, appreciate it

a new drop in sounds like an easy solution here

but is the cycling (as i described it) normal operation for the L2M?
is there a way to operate it without it cycling?

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Sounds like your drop in has no memory so it will do that.

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Many thanks - i came to the right place!

I’ll look at a UK supplier for a new drop in :smiley:

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Welcome to BLF heydrich ! ! ! :party:

Mode memory usually needs a few seconds (2-3sec. ?) to be activated, so if you primarily use this ligth for short ‘burst’, I would consider a single mode drop in the right thing for your needs.

You can still buy a nice 3-mode drop in for every day use (plus a second L2m body).

(Oh and you’ll need a thrower…………and an EDC light……………and some backup lights………and tons of chargers and batteries……… :bigsmile: )

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Probably not quite 700 lumens, but bright nonetheless: http://www.fasttech.com/products/0/10000508/1067701-ultrafire-xm-l-t6-700lm-white-light-led-1-mode-mem

Or, if you’re ordering other SolarForce stuff: http://www.solarforceflashlight-sales.com/product_detail.php?t=RB&s=40&id=193

Both of the above are quick to ship to old blighty.

Or, if you’re handy with a soldering iron, you could replace just the driver.

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UK supplier ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CREE-XM-L-T6-SMO-Bulb-Drop-in-Module-Lamp-Assembly-Single-Mode-By-Solarforce-/221166223425?pt=UK_SportsLeisure_Camping_LightsLanternsTorches&hash=item337e88c041

Not the most budget one though.

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Just buy the one from fasttech. XML 1 mode will do great with an 18650.

What batteries are you using? If you are using CR123’s, you need a drop in that specifically states 6V. Solarforce has 3.7-8.4v drop ins. The one from fasttech is a 4.2 one, use only with 18650’s