Solitaire mod?

[Grant Lamontagne]

Is there a drop in LED kit for the Mag Solitaire?  Or, is there a fairly easy LED mod that can be done to one?

Or is it just not worth it?

I like the Solitaire, but I can easily see the benefits of an LED upgrade- longer battery life, brighter light etc.  Given how many of these things there are out there I'd be surprised if no one has tried it yet.

Def

[hawkchucker]

If the money is worth the drop in this is one option.
 http://www.led-replacement.com/lt-3.html

Or you can do your own with a 3mm led and a resistor. Cost about 5 $ but is not very cool running.

[Spoonrobot]

Here's another one:
http://theledguy.chainreactionweb.com/product_info.php?products_id=861

 

[Grant Lamontagne]

Pricey little buggers, ain't they?

Still, it might be worth a look to revive my poor lil Solitaires!

I like the look (price) of the second ones better- anyone have any experience with either?  Is an SMJ better than a Nichia, or is the Nichia $5 better?

Def

[jzmtl]

Have you thought about just get an arc aaa for a bit more money instead of drop ins?

If the money is worth the drop in this is one option.
 http://www.led-replacement.com/lt-3.html

Or you can do your own with a 3mm led and a resistor. Cost about 5 $ but is not very cool running.

I think that's a boost circuit in there, not resistor.

[665ae]

There are a couple of very easy Solitare LED mods.  They aren't too expensive either.

http://www.flashlightreviews.com/mods/solitaire.htm
http://www.flashlightreviews.com/mods/solitaire2.htm

I've done both of those.  The 3mm LED isn't super bright, but's it's a definate improvement.  The 5mm requires the reflector to be drilled out, and getting the reflector out is a pain in the butt.