Thanks, greatly appreciated!
Nike MAG replicas (V2 and V3 only)
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Thanks, greatly appreciated!
mcabrera1275
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Does anyone know what the lifespan of EL sheets are? Is this something that periodically needs to be replaced after time?
As long as they aren't bent or short out, they will last years.
mcabrera1275
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Thanks for the confirmation Jedifyfe. Your tutorials have inspired me to get back into the RPF and get back into building/modifying things again. Your response is very much appreciated.
crusade
New Member
Quick question....how long should the aliexpress mags stay lit? Just got my pair this week and the left shoe (blue light) only stays lit for about 3 minutes. It is bright when plugged in but immediately dim after being unplugged. The other shoe might last an hour before the blue goes dark. Don't know if it is something to complain to the seller or just mod them to light better? Thanks
airair
Sr Member
check if they are fully charged
they might need a full charge
or they may just be dying. you can't tell with the electronics that they come with. its very shoddy.
cavx
Master Member
Complain all you like. You have your shoes and they have your money now. At best you might get a discount off your next order.
DragonGalvy
Sr Member
you might find it's a faulty battery, and be able to replace....
they're fine during the day, no-one would see the lights on or off then anyway.
they're fine during the day, no-one would see the lights on or off then anyway.
airair
Sr Member
you can't replace the battery that comes with the shoes
its a rechargeable coin cell soldered to a custom PCB which is then glued and encased in solid plastic.
you either rip them out and put new wiring in, or simply leave as they are if you are happy with them as they come.
crusade
New Member
UPDATE: Going nowhere quickly with the seller... he just keeps asking if I have charged them. I'm not a complete idiot, but plugging the USB end into the shoes whilst the other end is in an electrical outlet is how the shoes are charged, correct?
Has anyone had luck using the "Buyer Protection" within Aliexpress? Says they will step in and negotiate on my behalf. Just frustrated one shoe doesn't work for poop. And it's just the blue that goes dim, the 3 colored lights stay lit.
Has anyone had luck using the "Buyer Protection" within Aliexpress? Says they will step in and negotiate on my behalf. Just frustrated one shoe doesn't work for poop. And it's just the blue that goes dim, the 3 colored lights stay lit.
cavx
Master Member
Buyers protection won't work here. The buyers protection is about you not receiving a pair of shoes - which you did. The fact that the lights no longer work is not going to be covered by these guys. They don't care.
When I got my first pair, I could not fault them. Even the laces looks flatter than usual. After two days, one LED on the left went out. Within 12 hours the right shoe stopped working altogether. The left shoe would then turn on randomly just by walking around. Today neither work.
When I ordered the 2nd pair, one LED was out on the left shoe and I have not had success with getting them to light up either and I have never even worn that pair. As airair and others have said, the whole electrics is dodgy to say the least.
Where does one by algenate (spelling?) from?
When I got my first pair, I could not fault them. Even the laces looks flatter than usual. After two days, one LED on the left went out. Within 12 hours the right shoe stopped working altogether. The left shoe would then turn on randomly just by walking around. Today neither work.
When I ordered the 2nd pair, one LED was out on the left shoe and I have not had success with getting them to light up either and I have never even worn that pair. As airair and others have said, the whole electrics is dodgy to say the least.
Where does one by algenate (spelling?) from?
airair
Sr Member
Anyone who buys these expecting the lights to work at all is just asking for a headache. The electronics in these are SO BAD. Just take the leap and mod them
damn right!
the modfather is right!
i say to anyone as well, just do it, and its fun and rewarding too.
LMAO :lol "The Mod Father" :lol
Perfect name for Brad!!!!!!
Stupid question:
I got my V2 Mags back in March and ever since, I've kept them stock (mod free). The lights were giving me trouble a couple months after, so I decided to let both batteries drain altogether.
Now that Halloween is coming up, I wanted to rock out 2015 McFly style and decided to give the lights one more try. After a few minutes of them being plugged in, I went to pick up the right shoe and both mini USB plug and wired button just fell out of the hole.
...I don't have to worry about any wires left inside the shoe accidentally making contact or anything, do I? Like I said, stupid question... I'm pretty sure the batteries are dead at this point, but I just don't want to run into any surprises.
I got my V2 Mags back in March and ever since, I've kept them stock (mod free). The lights were giving me trouble a couple months after, so I decided to let both batteries drain altogether.
Now that Halloween is coming up, I wanted to rock out 2015 McFly style and decided to give the lights one more try. After a few minutes of them being plugged in, I went to pick up the right shoe and both mini USB plug and wired button just fell out of the hole.
...I don't have to worry about any wires left inside the shoe accidentally making contact or anything, do I? Like I said, stupid question... I'm pretty sure the batteries are dead at this point, but I just don't want to run into any surprises.
crusade
New Member
For those with battery problems - I picked up a couple of these portable USB batteries (any brand will do). Amazon.com: Yubi Power YP250AG 2500mAh Ultra Compact Lipstick Size Portable Power Bank Backup External Battery Charger for iPhones, Samsung Galaxy, Motorola, LG, Nokia, Blackberry, Nokia and various other smartphones- (Gold): Cell Phones & Accessorie
I ordered a large enough shoe that it fits along the back heel (standing up). Since my shoes only stay lit while charging, this acts as a portable charger so I can wear them around and keep the lights on!
I ordered a large enough shoe that it fits along the back heel (standing up). Since my shoes only stay lit while charging, this acts as a portable charger so I can wear them around and keep the lights on!
