I just bought a couple of Freedoms and have really liked them for what they are- tiny well designed lighting tools. Well, after researching them for a while to satisy all of my curiosity, I put all the information I found together since I couldn't find it all in one place. I posted this over on CPF, but I figured I'd share the final project here too. I don't think its any new information, just all writen down together.
I hope its helpful/interesting. Its a little long-winded, but that one little button sure does a lot!
If you see anything wrong or think of anything to add, let me know.
LRI PHOTON FREEDOM:
ON/Full Power: (From OFF) Press & Release.
OFF: (From any mode except Signal mode) Press & Release.
Fade Up: (From OFF) Push & Hold till desire level. It will blink once when it reaches full power.
Fade Down: (From ON) Push & Hold till desired level. It will blink once when it reaches lowest power.
Blink Modes: Push & Hold for a few seconds (after reaching full power). First will be slow, medium, fast, and SOS. Keep holding to cycle through them and release at desired mode. You can also stop at each one and change to the next one by Pushing & Holding for a few seconds. Also, if you Release as soon as you reach the blinking modes (when it first flashes off) it will start in SOS instead of slow.
50% Mode: From OFF Push until “first light” and then Release quickly. You can now Push & Hold until it reaches the level you would like. It will be using half the power as usual, so “full power” is 50%. This effects all levels and the blinking modes as well. You can check that you are using this mode by setting it to “full power” and waving it back and forth. In 50% mode it will look like a dotted line (strobing). In normal mode it will be solid. It will return to normal mode when it is turned off.
Signal Mode: Press and Release quickly about 5 times. Now the light works like a momentary switch. Push & Hold until it turns off to return to normal.
Demonstration Mode: This is the way the light comes when new. You can also return to this mode by removing the battery(s) and then Pushing & Holding the switch as you put the battery(s) back in. In this mode none of the blinking modes will work, but all the ON/OFF and brightness controls will work. The light will also turn OFF after about 6 seconds. To exit this mode Push & Hold for about 20 seconds (till it turns OFF) or remove and replace the batteries without Holding the switch.
Tips for not draining batteries by accidentally switching ON: 1) Carry the light turned around in the necklace carrier so that the switch is protected. 2) Set the light in Signal mode when done using it. 3) Keep it in Demonstration Mode until you need one of the other functions, and then reset it when you can.
Covert Shield: A small black tube around the LED that eliminates side-light.
Color Advantages (the short version):
White: Most like natural light, good all around color.
IR(Infrared): For use with Night Vision equipment.
Red: Doesn’t disturb night vision. Signal for danger/attention.
Orange: Compromise of Red and Yellow.
Yellow: Projects farther than red. Good general illumination.
Green: Our eyes see green light best, so we can detect many different shades. It is also very efficient.
Blue: Very Bright. Lights up an area well.
Turquoise(NightVisionGreen): Similar to Blue, but lighter.
Purple: Black-light effect.
UV(UltraViolet): Useful in a number of specialty applicaitons
Batteries: IR, Red, Orange, and Yellow should only be used with 1x2032. The rest can be used with 2x2016 (that’s how they come) for higher output, or 1x 2032 for longer life.
Changing Batteries: Use a small screwdriver or other small tool to pop the back off. There is a tab close to the keychain hole. Then remove the battery(s) and replace.
Changing LEDs: Use 5mm LEDs. The Freedom gives 3 or 6 volts depending on the batteries used. Once you have taken the battery(s) out, the circuit board should come out fairly easily. It is “plugged” into the LED but isn’t otherwise fastened in. Get the back edge started and then you should be able to pull it off the LED. The back of the LED will now be exposed. To remove it use a small tool to push it from the back. NOTE the polarity of the LED. Now cut the leads of the new LED to match the old ones and push it back in, paying attention to the polarity. Now replace the circuit board, batteries, and cover. They are a snug fit to keep water out, but with a little work it should be doable.
Freedom Trivia: Under the battery cap there are different "freedom quotes", such as "Freedom of Speech". It also says "Be Safe, always carry a Photon Microlight."
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