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Joule Thief - use LEDs with only one AA battery!

Step 9Testing

Testing
The silkscreen marks which wire is positive and negative. Put the proper leads to any AA battery, dead or new, and see the LED light!


This is a great way to get compact LED lighting, using a minuscule circuit and one AA battery. The circuit operates off of "dead" AA batteries, making it a great way to reuse your old AAs. 

Pick up a kit at www.thejoulethief.com and have fun!
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