E1320
June 16, 2011, 10:09pm
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I bought one from kaidomain on 09-06-2011 and received it today. It came with the modifiable driver, and the led star attached by screws
I modified it within 10 min from opening the yellow envelope, very simple mod, thanks E1320.
No problem I am really glad I could help you out. I actually did another post on how to add an XML to this light as well. I added some beam shots to, check it out.
I figured I would make a post to make it easier for owners of the Trustfire R5-A3 to find. First mod eliminate the crazy strobe mode and get a more user friendly high, medium and low light selection.
1. Disassemble the light: Remove the battery and then unscrew the bezel and remove the lens and the pill.
2. Disassemble the pill: Once you have the pill out you need to pry the bottom open. The bottom is attached in two places with solder to the brass ring. I used a small screwdriver prying gentl…