MagLite Solitaire LED Upgrade Mod Kit

Scion · **on:** August 01, 2009, 01:49:54 PM

MagLite Solitaire LED Upgarde Kit.

The solitaire does not have an LED option like most the larger MagLites on the market. I'm a big fan of LED lights a well as a fan of the MagLite Solitaire.

I am currently undergoing a project to build an Upgrade Kit for the MagLite Solitaire.
Most of my supplies I have now and I have already begun comstruction of these kits!
Here is some the info on my Kit.

**The cost of the kit should be no more than $5.00

Kit includes:
- (2) LEDs - Color choice of: White, Blue, Red, Green
- Custom Battery
- Spacer with Resistor installed

When the price is determined per part, I'll be able to add extra parts upon request (ex. Extra LEDs, Extra battery)

I am currently waitin on some orders of LEDs to arrive, the kits will be finished and ready to ship soon after.

If you are interested in purchasing a kit, let me know, I will start taking orders as soon as the LEDs arrive.

Scion · **Reply #1 on:** August 01, 2009, 01:54:26 PM

I will post up many photos soon as the kit is complete

I have (4) MagLite Solitaires I will be using to test the Kit. I will include photos of each as they are equipped with the LED kit.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #2 on:** August 01, 2009, 01:54:59 PM

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Scion · **Reply #3 on:** August 01, 2009, 01:58:31 PM

Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on August 01, 2009, 01:54:59 PM

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Thank you, I'm glad I joined.
Thanks for the information as well, as of now it's an undergoing project, so we will see how it turns out!!

Neil · **Reply #4 on:** August 01, 2009, 04:03:42 PM

I'm sure Arcmania, Tektite do/did a drop in for the solitaire that let you still use AAAs. I never bought one though as these days you can get a host of 1xAAA LED lights for next to nothing. Some people really like their Solitaire's though so good luck with your project.

J-sews · **Reply #5 on:** August 01, 2009, 04:06:19 PM

Sounds interesting Scion.

But I'm betting folks will want to see some pictures and results of your testing before jumping on board.

Good luck, and welcome!

Scion · **Reply #6 on:** August 01, 2009, 04:17:46 PM

Quote from: Neil on August 01, 2009, 04:03:42 PM

I'm sure Arcmania, Tektite do/did a drop in for the solitaire that let you still use AAAs. I never bought one though as these days you can get a host of 1xAAA LED lights for next to nothing. Some people really like their Solitaire's though so good luck with your project.

Yes, the AAA is 1.5v, tge LEDs are usually rated 3.0v or 5.0v. If there is an LED rates for 1.5v it's probably weak, or if you try power a 3.0v it will be weak as well. Using these button batteries I join together you gain 4.5v and with 9ohm resistors built in and additional resistor, the voltage should be adequate and not overkill.
I'm sure you can get AAA (1.5v) LEDs but I'm assuming they won't be as bright.

I really love my solitaires, but LEDs are tge way to go. Thats why I'm starting this project, and for othe fans of the solitaire as well.

Scion · **Reply #7 on:** August 01, 2009, 04:20:33 PM

Quote from: J-sews on August 01, 2009, 04:06:19 PM

Sounds interesting Scion. But I'm betting folks will want to see some pictures and results of your testing before jumping on board.

Good luck, and welcome!

Thanks! And no worries, I'm good at providing lots of picures!! I'm on mobile device right now, I will be sure to post up pictures of my progress!! I've got some ready to upload already I just need to make the time! Check back shortly!

Scion · **Reply #8 on:** August 01, 2009, 04:26:54 PM

Quote from: Scion on August 01, 2009, 04:17:46 PM

Quote from: Neil on August 01, 2009, 04:03:42 PM
I'm sure Arcmania, Tektite do/did a drop in for the solitaire that let you still use AAAs. I never bought one though as these days you can get a host of 1xAAA LED lights for next to nothing. Some people really like their Solitaire's though so good luck with your project.

Yes, the AAA is 1.5v, the LEDs are usually rated 3.0v or 5.0v. If there is an LED rates for 1.5v it's probably weak, or if you try power a 3.0v it will be weak as well. Using these button batteries I join together you gain 4.5v and with 9ohm resistors built in and additional resistor, the voltage should be adequate and not overkill.
I'm sure you can get AAA (1.5v) LEDs but I'm assuming they won't be as bright.

I really love my solitaires, but LEDs are tge way to go. Thats why I'm starting this project, and for othe fans of the solitaire as well.

Scion · **Reply #9 on:** August 01, 2009, 10:27:16 PM

Here are some pics so far.
Includes:
My Solitaires
Battery building
Battery testing of 1 cell and 3 cells.

ecfiffer · **Reply #10 on:** August 03, 2009, 04:25:02 AM

i'm game when its done... i'll wait till then since i neck carry a solitaire at work. along with a ink pen that has a nice little led in the butt of it...

AHB · **Reply #11 on:** August 03, 2009, 08:07:03 AM

Looks interesting..

I'll be following the progress...

Scion · **Reply #12 on:** August 03, 2009, 01:37:08 PM

Quote from: ecfiffer on August 03, 2009, 04:25:02 AM

i'm game when its done... i'll wait till then since i neck carry a solitaire at work. along with a ink pen that has a nice little led in the butt of it...

I dont know too many that carry around their necks! Great idea! lol.

I'm reconstructing the battery packs, i tested the tape in cold and warm environments, and it tends to shrink and expand, causing some sticky residue. And of course, we wont want that!

I'm thinking about trying some thin plastic heat shrink material to hold them together.
I'll be shopping for either another type of tape, or this heat shrink.

Scion · **Reply #13 on:** August 03, 2009, 02:23:29 PM

Test fit my slotted Spacers. (The slots are for the resistors)
Also picked up some cheap indicator LEDs and test fitted them.
I didnt like that because the prongs were much wider than the stock bulb. So I had to bend them to arrange to fit the socket holes as well as filing down the base of the LED to allow the head assemble to completely screw on.

Gareth · **Reply #14 on:** August 03, 2009, 03:12:38 PM

That looks like it's coming on nicely.

Scion · **Reply #15 on:** August 03, 2009, 10:44:04 PM

Here is some more progress..

In the midst of waiting for my 100 LEDs from Hong Kong, i got 2 others so i can begin testing.
Here are these builds so far.

In addition, here are some shots of the Indicator LEDs i also got for testing. These were only used because they were available before the other LEDs. But I gave it some power so here it is.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #16 on:** August 03, 2009, 11:31:38 PM

Looks good so far mate

ecfiffer · **Reply #17 on:** August 03, 2009, 11:35:01 PM

damn looks really good! i like the green led

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #18 on:** August 03, 2009, 11:35:50 PM

Quote from: ecfiffer on August 03, 2009, 11:35:01 PM

damn looks really good! i like the green led

It's very Borgish isn't it

Scion · **Reply #19 on:** August 04, 2009, 04:48:36 AM

Quote from: ecfiffer on August 03, 2009, 11:35:01 PM

damn looks really good! i like the green led

Well thats only an indicator led, its very dim! Not bright at all!

JUST WAIT! I got some bright 15,000mcd LEDs coming and one of them is green! I believe its the brightest i could find in 3mm LEDs. most the others were between 3-5,000mcd.

The Colors I will have Available are:
White
Blue
Green
Red

Scion · **Reply #20 on:** August 04, 2009, 04:50:26 AM

I really like the blue LED, its nice, im looking forward to trying out the brighter ones coming.
I think blue and Green will be my 2 favorite LED colors.

But of course, I have 4 Solitaires, so each one will get a different color.
(I have a Green Solitaire coming..its getting green LED)

ecfiffer · **Reply #21 on:** August 04, 2009, 03:09:30 PM

Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on August 03, 2009, 11:35:50 PM

Quote from: ecfiffer on August 03, 2009, 11:35:01 PM
damn looks really good! i like the green led
It's very Borgish isn't it

Resistance is futile

AHB · **Reply #22 on:** August 29, 2009, 08:50:12 PM

HELLOOOOOO.....
Did you electrocute yourself, Scion...?

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