altoids light

Meh first instructable. My instructable is how to make an Altoids Light for a very low cost.

Step 1

Materials
-Altoids can (anywhere you can find it)
-L.e.d. and L.e.d. holder (got some at radio shack)
-Battery's (anywhere you can find it)
-Battery holder (got one at radio shack)
-resistor (you don't need one if you have the correct voltage and amperage output)
-electrical tape
-hot glue gun
-soldering station
-wire
-switch(I used a toggle switch)
-drill
-sharpie

First Step
Drill out holes and place switch and L.E.D. in the holes. Then place battery pack in the way you want it and trace it with a sharpie.

Comments

[bassclarinet23]

Do you need and LED holder? I've never used one before. And how did you drill a proper hole for the toggle switch?

[bassclarinet23]

So you don't need a resistor...it's optional?

[IronMan mk3]

no you do not, I was just testing my soldering skills

[bassclarinet23]

Okay, thanks.

[smidyt]

yea, nice instructable but........... your instructions weren't really good. you're a bit of a minimalist

[gibsonlp96]

This is a cool instructable and all, but... how would you change the battery? Considering you glued the holder in and it looks like a screwdriver AND slide cover, it will be difficult taking it off. Also, what size battery did you use?

[xhaylowx]

good job, seems interesting, i might do it! :D question. what's the resistor used for?

[IronMan mk3]

thanks, and the resistor is used to reduce volts, i had alot so i just wanted to see how good i could solder so i just used a resistor that "resists" little