EOTech Clones - Upgrade for brighter reticule

[Junky]

OK I have 2 aimpoint T1 replicas at the moment. SO I tore one apart thinking maybe I could change the led to help the brightness. Got down to the light and found its not really a normal LED that I can pick up anywhere... plus its super glued like frign no tomorrow in the tube. Ok screw this, lets use 2 batteries!

Yup thats 6v in there now, and it works amazingly! Had to mod the battery compartment screw cap and negative connector to double stack the cells one ontop of the other.

Today is uber bright out. And I have absolutely no problem whatsoever seeing the dot now. Its like using the sight in its stock form with 3v power inside a normally lit room.

Very pleased, can't wait to game it now!

[coach]

You do understand that just doubling the voltage will likely cause the LED to burn out much sooner?

[Junky]

Yes, but atleast it is useable now. I couldn't even game it beforehand as I as always straining to see the dot.

If it lasts me this summer I will be happy. Gives me time to save for a RS optic.

[djKail]

Originally Posted by coachster

You do understand that just doubling the voltage will likely cause the LED to burn out much sooner?

I don't think that will really be an issue, LEDs last for ages. Nice work on the mod

[coach]

Originally Posted by djKail

I don't think that will really be an issue, LEDs last for ages. Nice work on the mod

not when you double the input voltage.

[djKail]

Originally Posted by coachster

not when you double the input voltage.

Well it depends on the LED, I have a bunch of LEDs I installed in my vehicle. I wired them all up for testing with a 9V battery then wired them into my vehicles 12V power supply. It has been over 2 years and none have burnt out. The tolerances on LEDs are pretty wide. Obviously if you hit an LED designed to operate on 0.5V with 6 volts you will burn it out, but going from 3V to 6V should be ok.

[audi_bhoy]

As far as the LED is built to withstand that voltage. Some CREE Flashlight bulbs ranges from 4-12v while others are 3-18v for example, it all depends on the specific LED you have.

[a_sock]

Originally Posted by audi_bhoy

As far as the LED is built to withstand that voltage. Some CREE Flashlight bulbs ranges from 4-12v while others are 3-18v for example, it all depends on the specific LED you have.

if its a clone that has the issue of not being bright enough, I doubt they put in a quality led. If you have a bead on good and cheap led's I think this is fine, working well for a while is usually better than something unusable no matter how much longer it lasts.

That being said if you cant change led and must lower its life expectancy to make it usable, ensure that its reliable enough that you wont be killing it within a few games. If you cant get it out to change it out, once it dies you may miss your red dot next time you do indoors.

[Random Fire]

My 2 cents...
Not sure about eotech systems and their clones, but a normal rifle scope or the T1 for example, contain a gas called argon/kryton mix or nitrogen typically which helps eliminate moisture (fogging) problems. Once opened the gas leaks out and the issue is not seen until your out in the field and wonder why it is you can't see through the darn thing. I have seen a few guys (tinkers/ handy men) who just couldn't help themselves. *L*
Hopefully the ones you opened aren't filled with the same gases.

[Junky]

Somehow I highly doubt there were any traces of precious gasses in these units :P

If there was, it was gone well before I opened them. Considering the rear glass panels on both clones were wobbly loose when I received them. This and the lack of any 0-rings.

Anyways. What's everyones life expectancy of a clone sight anyway?! I'd rather have it function the way I want it to while it lasts, than never being happy with it. Even if this means that it won't be around for years to come.

I will update as the sight gets more use.

I am curious about trying the larger LED mod in a clone Eotech too. I would love me a game able XPS or 553!

[audi_bhoy]

A larger LED wouldn't fit without heavy modification into EOTech Clones, as the 3mm LED inserts tightly in a plastic piece which has the crosshair molded at the end of the LED's hole.

[Junky]

Ahhh I see! I misinterpreted your original post and thought that you increased the led to a 3mm. When actually you replaced the existing one with another the same size but just better quality?!

What should I look for when I go to find such led? I have a rep eotech in the mail as we speak

And just red is fine for me!

[audi_bhoy]

The original LED wasn't clear at all, the plastic was blur if I can say that. The one I bought is crystal clear transparent, so there's less shade to the light. I ordered 3mm Green/Red crystal clear LEDs on internet and will install one upon receiving.

[R.I.T.Z]

step by step photo walk through please?

[audi_bhoy]

Will do once I receive my bi-color LEDs !