Copper TS10, 3000k, orange aux with mandatory mod - eviltoast

I received this copper TS10 a few days ago and I finally got some time to do that mod that I also do when I receive a TS10.

When shipped, the aux leds (regardless of colour) are always too bright and drain the battery too fast for my liking.

For the orange aux, I added a 510Ω resistor, which dims it down to a comfortable brightness IMO. I don’t have the numbers right now but the battery will also last much longer in high mode. Here are some pictures to show the difference.

High mode: left - no resistor added, right - 510Ω resistor added

Low mode: left - no resistor added, right - 510Ω resistor added

High mode after modding: 510Ω resistors added to both lights, much better

  • voodoo_three@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1·
    1 year ago

    Very nice! I always just live with low aux on the TS10 and no aux on lockout to avoid the high drain. Not as pretty but it works well enough.

    Any tips for getting the bezel off easily? I would like to to lego mine together for an Al/Cu look.

    • zumlin@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      5·
      1 year ago

      I use two pairs of vice grip pliers, one on the head and one on the bezel, with some leather to protect the finish. Heating the bezel up by dipping it in some freshly boiled water should make it easier.

      Using this method I have removed many bezels (TS10/SP10 Pro/FW1A Pro) uneventfully. Removing the tail is another story though, because the leather just keeps slipping on the smooth parts of the tube/tail.