for people interested in learning how to mod, here are a few photo turorials of lights I have modded
Sofirn SC21 Pro
and here is my list of links for tools and supplies with gratitude to moderator007 and pol77 for holding my hand and mentoring me.
reddit tools link, not mine
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new list as of 2022
solder iron https://www.amazon.com/UY-CHAN-Programmable-Pocket-size-Soldering/dp/B07G71CKC4/
case https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Soldering-soldering-accessories-Organizer/dp/B07HNXX7X5/
flux https://www.amazon.com/Clean-Tacky-Soldering-Flux-Grams/dp/B07DCD9M3P/
solder paste https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0186IM0P0/
silicone mat https://www.amazon.com/Soldering-Resistant-Electronic-Insulation-Station15-9/dp/B075M7PQZX/
thermal paste https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0087X728K/
Thermal tape https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MSL64XG/
Kapton tape https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00W3FAFP0/
work holder hands free pin vise
alternate vise tool
alternate vise with swivel
https://www.harborfreight.com/2-3-4-quarter-inch-articulated-vacuum-vise-3311.html
tool kit Amazon.com
alternate tweezer set
https://www.harborfreight.com/6-pc-fine-point-tweezer-set-93598.html
solder https://www.amazon.com/Kester-83-7145-0415-Electronic-Silver-Diameter/dp/B004DEUYBY/
tip cleaner https://www.amazon.com/Soldering-Iron-Tip-Cleaner-Non-slip/dp/B08SLBSLK4/
UYUE reflow hotplate $50 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33022471796.html
alternate hotplate, fixed temp 260C $15 https://www.amazon.com/Remover-Heating-Soldering-Welding-Station/dp/B07W1ZZH8T
Jewelers magnifying visor Jewelers Head Headband Magnifier LED Illuminated Visor Magnifying Glasses Loupe | eBay
Digital Multimeter to verify LED polarity https://www.harborfreight.com/7-function-digital-multimeter-63759.html
I buy LEDs from MrAndyZhu WTS/GB: NICHIA 219B NVSL219BT-V1 R9080 EMITTERS! sw45k, sw40, sw35, sw30
when I need to replace an MCPCB, I use this 12mm board MTN XP 12mm Copper MCPCB
and a video about reflowing techniques How to reflow solder an LED emitter on a PCB or MCPCB. Cree XML2, XHP70, XHP50, XPG2, XPG3. - YouTube
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gasket for 3535 LED
instead of Kapton tape… recomended by artiet59
kaidomain centering ring http://kaidomain.com/S024680.15_6mm-L-x-9_5mm-W-x-0_9mm-T-White-Plastic-Insulation-Gaskets-for-Cree-XP-L-5-pcs