led video light arrived not fully assembled, very dim
#1
03-06-20, 10:28 AM
led video light arrived not fully assembled, very dim
Hi,
I got video led from ebay but it arrived not fully assembled.
It turned out that its semi-functional but very dim.
I was wondering if its because a part isn't soldered on properly or some minor defect (apart from not being fully built and battery bay missing parts, but it works via usb so its not too bad). I might as well try to fix it.
I am attaching pictures of front and back of the circuit board and would appreciate any guidance
Thanks
I got video led from ebay but it arrived not fully assembled.
It turned out that its semi-functional but very dim.
I was wondering if its because a part isn't soldered on properly or some minor defect (apart from not being fully built and battery bay missing parts, but it works via usb so its not too bad). I might as well try to fix it.
I am attaching pictures of front and back of the circuit board and would appreciate any guidance
Thanks
Last edited by doit676; 03-06-20 at 12:20 PM.
#2
03-06-20, 03:54 PM
Group Moderator
Welcome to the forums.
In my opinion..... it looks like too many LED's to be powered solely via USB. I see what looks like a place for a battery to be connected in the lower left of the board. That would make sense. A battery operated light and recharge via USB.
Other than that.... nothing visibly missing.
Can you post a link to what you received ?
In my opinion..... it looks like too many LED's to be powered solely via USB. I see what looks like a place for a battery to be connected in the lower left of the board. That would make sense. A battery operated light and recharge via USB.
Other than that.... nothing visibly missing.
Can you post a link to what you received ?
#3
03-07-20, 12:16 AM
Hi,
Thanks for your reply.
That makes a lot of sense. Sadly that's the part with the most of damage.
Do you think I could use a pen tip or something like that to replace the missing prong for the battery?
Here is the link to the light:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CHD-160A-...72.m2749.l2649
Thanks
Tymon
Thanks for your reply.
That makes a lot of sense. Sadly that's the part with the most of damage.
Do you think I could use a pen tip or something like that to replace the missing prong for the battery?
Here is the link to the light:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CHD-160A-...72.m2749.l2649
Thanks
Tymon
#5
03-07-20, 06:01 AM
You will have to make a connector.
Could use a bolt of the correct length and size.
At the one end attach a solder lug as I doubt you will be able to solder to the bolt.
Then get an appropriate spring then a nut and probably a washer.
You may also have to grind off the treads where you do not need them so it moves back and forth.
Could use a bolt of the correct length and size.
At the one end attach a solder lug as I doubt you will be able to solder to the bolt.
Then get an appropriate spring then a nut and probably a washer.
You may also have to grind off the treads where you do not need them so it moves back and forth.
#6
03-07-20, 08:47 AM
I did apply for a refund but usually, via ebay they don't ask you to send it back to China. It's kind of a waste of plastic just to throw it away so I figured I might as well try top fix it.
#8
03-07-20, 08:55 AM
Group Moderator
With a little creative flair you could fix that.
Input power: DC 5-8.2V 2A input,5V 2A battery input,compatible with NP-FM,NP-F series battery.
It looks like it will run directly off of the USB port but supply needs to be at least 2A or larger. I can't tell for sure as there isn't much technical info on that light.
Input power: DC 5-8.2V 2A input,5V 2A battery input,compatible with NP-FM,NP-F series battery.
It looks like it will run directly off of the USB port but supply needs to be at least 2A or larger. I can't tell for sure as there isn't much technical info on that light.
