I just stumbled on that on DX when looking for a cheap torch to mod and got all excited. I have not made a mod yet and don't have the tools or skills required but this modding thing has bitten me HARD
After seeing what you guys are doing I just gotta put in the hours and try some mods.
Anyway my original thoughts on seeing that kit was that it could be charged using the usb lead making a more universally available option. Most homes and offices have 1 usb cable you could use if you don't carry one and a simple lighter to usb adaptor for the car. And of course it save the need (for now) to buy a battery charger.
The only problem I thought of was the 5.7v stated output. Is this a little too high? I intended to only mod the torch head ( and if I do will definatley use your RCA mod for this) so don't want to gut the usb part. Any ideas ?
PS Oh do the indicator lights still work on your mod (look at the shiny shiny )
Keep up the great work
Chris
Thank you Chris,
The voltage is the same you would get with your pass-through plugged in your computer.
If you prefer the regular 3.7 volts used on most mods and on all factory batteries, you can find a USB pass-through sold with a battery in line to reduce and maintain the voltage at 3.7 when plugged into any type of USB port.
I would not recommend doing this mod if it's your first, the best way to go is a nicostick, not because I think you can't do it, but because you might end up frustrated as I did at some point.
The lights don't work anymore because I completely gutted it, all I wanted was the box since I usually prefer 3.7v and I didn't want/need to deal with the electronics in it and also have chargers for my batteries.
It works great right out of the box as a power source for a pass-through and modding only the torch part might prove a little too much to be worth it, but then again, it's up to you how much you want to do it, apparently the casing of the torch part is sealed and you would have to brake /cut it to get inside.
Good luck with it and I hope you post your results whenever you make it.
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