Kids Night Light

Easy make, kid friendly night light, this gives the kiddies independence of turning the light on or off on their own and has a fun appearance. The best bit of the design is the lack of a traditional on/off switch as it is operated by a magnetic reed switch, see the video below.

Cost:
Magnet = £2.50 each set (I used alarm contacts)
Duck = £1.25 each (ebay)
LED's = 4p each (ebay)
Base = free (ofcuts and treasure found in garage)

Step 1 Magnet in duck

• Drill a hole the same diameter as the magnetic contact mine required Ø15mm. Place it in the middle of the bottom of the duck. I used a hole saw in a cordless drill.
• You must ensure you use the contact without the wires on.
• The magnet is held in by friction, however if you want a more permanent fixing use hot glue

Comments

[I am in the shed!]

And how many innocent ducks were harmed simply for you pleasure - how would you like a 20mm hole saw in your...??? (don't answer that one).
.... Excellent job jonny!

[jonnyd55]

no innocent ducks were hurt, however, three guilty ducks were tortured.....their crime........annoying sqeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek. the judge felt an asbo was not strong enough punishment so they were sentenced to the full 20mm!

[SIRJAMES09]

As Usual Sir, you hit a home run with this project. :)

This is awesome!! I'll have to make a set of these for my grand babies!! TY again for sharing.

[jonnyd55]

Hi, thanks for the comment, if you do make them send me a picture :) jonny

[SIRJAMES09]

Yes Sir I will. :)

[ChrysN]

They look awesome, great for the kids!

[jonnyd55]

Thanks :)

[canucksgirl]

Wow. That is so cute!!! - The yellow one looks the best as its the most bright, but maybe the little ones can work from a yellow to a less bright one as they grow up.

Great job!