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Flashlight Modification DIY diffuser lantern cap

video Flashlight Modification DIY diffuser lantern cap

This video will show you how to make a custom diffuser or lantern cap for your flashlight.

All you need is a white plastic milk jug and a lighter.

7 comments

Mar 10, 2012. 7:40 PMmattyfu says:

Excellent work! I've been looking for a easy diffuser for a 3 mode flash light I use as for a bike light. I use the full power mode for lighting the way in the morning but I wanted to be able to use the strobe mode during the day just to get the attention of vehicles but it's just way too bright I think this could solve the problem!
Thanks

Mar 11, 2012. 12:26 AM

boonokian (author) says:

Awesome, glad to help. Cheers

Mar 1, 2012. 10:49 PM

wiredcav says:

Spectacular. I've been looking for a simple diffuser for my LED flashlight to hang in my tent. I'm going to make one of these right now! Thanks.

Mar 1, 2012. 11:18 PM

boonokian (author) says:

Cool thanks, let me know how it works out for you.

cheers

Mar 1, 2012. 11:41 PM

wiredcav says:

I prototyped mine with paper rather than plastic. It worked well - but maybe too well. The light is fully diffused. I'm thinking plastic will allow me to still "flood" the light in a general direction.

Instead of making a round end-cap, I pinched the end and taped it. That approach has some pros and cons.

Mar 2, 2012. 2:05 AM

boonokian (author) says:

Yah my prototype was just wrapped around and then kinda pinched together. Still works but I prefer the round cap because I leave my cap on my stylus pro all the time and the round cap fits it flush.

Mar 2, 2012. 7:08 AM

wiredcav says:

I noticed that from your video. That's definitely the "pro" of making a proper end-cap.