Will this work?

MastyrOfPuppitz · 2018-03-08T22:12:24.000Z

Will the illuminated tailswitch for Astrolux SC/SS BLF X5/X6 work with the Astrolux S41/Manker e14?

Chatika_vas_Paus · 2018-03-08T22:21:25.000Z

I do not know what driver is in e14, but in s41 you need to solder a bleeder resistor. Then it should work.

MastyrOfPuppitz · 2018-03-08T22:51:19.000Z

So is there a turnkey illuminated switch for s41? I suck at soldering!

MastyrOfPuppitz · 2018-03-10T20:31:01.000Z

Bump :question:

Phlogiston · 2018-03-10T21:36:01.000Z

MastyrOfPuppitz:

So is there a turnkey illuminated switch for s41? I suck at soldering!

As far as I know, there’s no turnkey option - you have to do the soldering, or it just won’t work.

djozz · 2018-03-10T21:42:03.000Z

The Astrolux S41 and Manker E14 use the BLF-A6 driver, that is very suitable for building the illuminating tailcap. But you really have to solder the 470 Ohm bleeder resistor on the driver or it will not work.

MastyrOfPuppitz · 2018-03-10T21:43:07.000Z

So nobody on here builds AND sells them?

djozz · 2018-03-10T21:50:58.000Z

That is a new question! I see that you are in Texas, there are many skilled texans on BLF, and what you desire is not an extremely demanding job, I see possibilities!

pinkpanda3310 · 2018-03-10T22:32:49.000Z

This will work - Astrolux SC / SS / S2/S3 BLF X5/X6 Taschenlampe 2 LED Beleuchtung Schalter für DIY Sale - Banggood Deutschland Mobile-arrival notice

BUT I’m pretty sure it changes the driver characteristics. You can change modes , low to high , but not enter the flashy modes.

That was my experience anyway :disguised_face:

djozz · 2018-03-10T22:36:13.000Z

pinkpanda3310:

This will work - Astrolux SC/SS/S2/S3 BLF X5/X6 Taschenlampe 2LED-Beleuchtungsschalter für DIY Sale - Banggood Deutschland Mobile-arrival notice

BUT I’m pretty sure it changes the driver characteristics. You can change modes , low to high , but not enter the flashy modes.

That was my experience anyway :disguised_face:

But it still needs the bleeder resistor that is not present on the stock driver.

pinkpanda3310 · 2018-03-10T22:42:22.000Z

Forgive my ignorance, but what for?

pinkpanda3310 · 2018-03-10T22:57:31.000Z

Okay I just read through the thread again. For clarification I had it working in a manker e14 without any soldering to the original driver.

MastyrOfPuppitz · 2018-03-11T04:49:35.000Z

Ok where to get resistor and where to solder it exactly? I know people who can solder.

MastyrOfPuppitz · 2018-03-11T22:16:20.000Z

MastyrOfPuppitz:

Ok where to get resistor and where to solder it exactly? I know people who can solder.

Nobody…really???

moderator007 · 2018-03-12T03:04:32.000Z

If this is the driver, the pics show the resistor placement.

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