We got this question from our customers recently, “Why I can't turn on the DS1 dive light when sliding the switch very fast underwater?” Different from other type switches on the flashlights, there is a magnetic slide switch on the DS1. And this kind of slide switch has its unique features.
You may be familiar with the traditional body side switch, which has been applied to flashlights long ago. A side slide switch allows the use of a discrete button while saving some length on the light. This type of switch is also ideal if you prefer an overhand (thumb facing forward) grip when using your light. However, it is difficult to waterproof this type of switch. With technology developing, drawing on the design of this side-press switch, engineers have developed more advanced magnetic slide switches. The XTAR DS1 uses this kind of switch. On the basis of retaining the convenience of the traditional side push switch, it allows divers to smoothly turn on the light and adjust the brightness underwater.
The principle of this magnetic slide switch is that there is a built-in magnet at the switch, which is paired with the Hall components in the circuit compartment, and the switch slides back and forth to change the magnetic force sensed by the Hall components, thereby adjusting the current at the LED end to change the brightness.
The benefit of this switch are:
* The switch and the circuit compartment are completely isolated, with good waterproof performance, which is especially suitable for diving flashlights.
* Infinite dimming. You could change the brightness on DS1 from 30-1000 lumen freely.
You may be familiar with the traditional body side switch, which has been applied to flashlights long ago. A side slide switch allows the use of a discrete button while saving some length on the light. This type of switch is also ideal if you prefer an overhand (thumb facing forward) grip when using your light. However, it is difficult to waterproof this type of switch. With technology developing, drawing on the design of this side-press switch, engineers have developed more advanced magnetic slide switches. The XTAR DS1 uses this kind of switch. On the basis of retaining the convenience of the traditional side push switch, it allows divers to smoothly turn on the light and adjust the brightness underwater.
The principle of this magnetic slide switch is that there is a built-in magnet at the switch, which is paired with the Hall components in the circuit compartment, and the switch slides back and forth to change the magnetic force sensed by the Hall components, thereby adjusting the current at the LED end to change the brightness.
The benefit of this switch are:
* The switch and the circuit compartment are completely isolated, with good waterproof performance, which is especially suitable for diving flashlights.
* Infinite dimming. You could change the brightness on DS1 from 30-1000 lumen freely.