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Switch Throwie!

Switch Throwie!
Have you ever made a LED throwie? If you have you know that it will just keep on shining for ever and ever (Or until the batery dies) unless you add a switch. This instructable will show you how to make a LED throwie with a switch. You can use any kind of swich but I used a momentary lever switch. Let's begin!
   
 
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Step 1Get the stuff

Get the stuff
You need:
1 LED
1 3v Button cell (CR2032 works well)
1 momentary switch (I used a lever swich)
1 3 inch lenghth of wire (stripped at the ends 1/4 inch)
Electrical tape
Scissors

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3 comments
Jan 23, 2011. 1:32 AMyukthi says:
not so cool....... bt use ful 4 beginners !!!
Jul 19, 2010. 6:56 AMkcls says:
Don't forget you need a magnet for a LED Throwie! That's the whole "Throwie" Part. So you can throw them onto buildings to light it up!

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Author:techturtle2
I make a lot of things and add my own twists to everyday objects. I would rather make something on my own than buy it. ofton times I save money that way!