Introduction
Tearing down a Cyclops Helios headlamp. Both hardware identification and functionality for the device are discussed.
Tools
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Power off Cyclops Helios before tearing down by pushing the black button until the LEDs no longer emit visible light.
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Black button - circled in red
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Using two hands, carefully separate the front panel and back panel of the Cyclops Helios.
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Front panel - boxed in red
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Back panel - boxed in blue
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Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove two screws from the front panel.
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The two screws fasten the outer enclosure with the inner electronics of the front panel.
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Within the enclosure of the front panel there is a clear plastic lens, and plastic button insert. Both are removable.
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Clear plastic lens - boxed in red
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Plastic button insert - circled in blue
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The inner electronics of module of the front panel includes a parabolic mirror, circuit board, and battery holder.
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Circuit board - boxed in blue
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Parabolic mirror - boxed in red
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Battery holder - boxed in green
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Separate the circuit board from the battery holder by desoldering the black and red wires from the battery holder.
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