http://www.instructables.com Mon, 20 May 2013 06:38:56 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-27-LED-Super-Light-under-5/
Altoids 27 LED Super Light (under $5) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVZ/CE9M/HFSH5DDS/FVZCE9MHFSH5DDS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVZ/CE9M/HFSH5DDS/FVZCE9MHFSH5DDS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVZ/CE9M/HFSH5DDS/FVZCE9MHFSH5DDS.SMALL.jpg holidayv I had made some Altoids flashlights for my kids and they loved them. However, I found them to be rather expensive to build after running to Radio Shack and buying all the parts. Then I figured out a way to make this "Super Light", with 27 LEDs, lenses over the LEDs, a 3 position push button switch, ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 00:40:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Turn-Old-Flashlight-into-a-Powerful-Flashli/
How To Turn Old Flashlight into a Powerful Flashlight with Storage Container - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYA/DU1G/HFSHG25H/FYADU1GHFSHG25H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYA/DU1G/HFSHG25H/FYADU1GHFSHG25H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYA/DU1G/HFSHG25H/FYADU1GHFSHG25H.SMALL.jpg A14 I've a flashlight about 10 years and it's using only powerless ordinary light bulbs. I changed it with a 1w led and throw these huge " D" type batteries away. Then i add small container in it. I put small 16gb flash disk but you can put anything that you want, for example tinder, matches, sewing thr...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 12:28:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/9-Volt-rechargeable-Mini-flash-light-awesome-bli/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZM/5U10/HFD0Z9IP/FZM5U10HFD0Z9IP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZM/5U10/HFD0Z9IP/FZM5U10HFD0Z9IP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZM/5U10/HFD0Z9IP/FZM5U10HFD0Z9IP.SMALL.jpg MagicMarilia I embarked upon this project due to need, but it turned out well due to results. I hope you will enjoy it, as much as I did and get great power in your palm of your hand and best thing is you can recharge it. And keep the power for long long time. Below I've outlined everything you might need. Bel...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:12:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rayovac-Bright-10-LED-Mod-150-Hours-Under-600/
Rayovac Bright 10 LED Mod. 150 Hours. Under $6.00 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVI/XVSD/HD4VNL7X/FVIXVSDHD4VNL7X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVI/XVSD/HD4VNL7X/FVIXVSDHD4VNL7X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVI/XVSD/HD4VNL7X/FVIXVSDHD4VNL7X.SMALL.jpg luxstar Rayovac has been hitting bullseyes lately.  So has WalMart.  (I do not own stock in either company).  I was at my local WalMart last week and I made a list of all of the flash lights in the sporting goods department that had a run time over 40 hours.  I counted 7.  Most of them were Rayovac and al...
By: luxstar

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 22:47:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Canned-Light/
Canned Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F35/ZYH6/HCJOELPF/F35ZYH6HCJOELPF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F35/ZYH6/HCJOELPF/F35ZYH6HCJOELPF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F35/ZYH6/HCJOELPF/F35ZYH6HCJOELPF.SMALL.jpg bodet328 This is a simple concept idea of " canned" or "bottled light". It uses few parts, and some recycled material. Shown is my final product. Total time to assemble: about 30 minutes. Materials Tube-like container (I used a Lays Stax container) 9 Volt battery 2 pairs of alligator clips 2 LEDs 220 Ohm...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Feb 2013 11:00:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hex-Nut-LED-Flashlight/
Hex Nut LED Flashlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/RQ2D/HCB8QIGD/FR1RQ2DHCB8QIGD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/RQ2D/HCB8QIGD/FR1RQ2DHCB8QIGD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/RQ2D/HCB8QIGD/FR1RQ2DHCB8QIGD.SMALL.jpg sjroth For several years I have been planning on doing this project, but it wasn't until now that I actually tried it. My plan was to make a miniature LED flashlight out of hex nuts, using them as the casing. I would use a matching screw as the cap for the battery compartment, and add a keychain to make it...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 Feb 2013 08:55:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Star-Trek-Light/
Star Trek Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/3148/HAVGK12Z/F8I3148HAVGK12Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/3148/HAVGK12Z/F8I3148HAVGK12Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/3148/HAVGK12Z/F8I3148HAVGK12Z.SMALL.jpg technovative Inspiration Avid trekkies may recognize the configuration from TNG episodes where flashlight type devices referred to as "palm beacons" were used. I've included a couple of screen shots from a scene in TNG episode "Disaster" where Riker is using one. I found the design to appear functionally effici...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Jan 2013 04:20:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Shake-It-Flashlight/
Shake-It Flashlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/U1N7/HBXWS6L8/FDPU1N7HBXWS6L8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/U1N7/HBXWS6L8/FDPU1N7HBXWS6L8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/U1N7/HBXWS6L8/FDPU1N7HBXWS6L8.SMALL.jpg chandrahas aroori Did you ever look at those 100$ shake it flashlights and feel envious?Well here's an easy way to make it!!! Parts The required parts are- 1.Cardboard tube 2.5 diodes 3. Magnet wire 4. Foam  5. LED 6.Capacitor 7. Wire  8. Convex lens 9. Hot glue  If a joule thief is wanted then- 10. 2N3904 Transis...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 03:25:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Introduction-36/
Emergency spin-it LED flashlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0B/7219/H9G16CIS/F0B7219H9G16CIS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0B/7219/H9G16CIS/F0B7219H9G16CIS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0B/7219/H9G16CIS/F0B7219H9G16CIS.SMALL.jpg kostya Introduction In emergency a small light source is a must. You may need it to find a more reliable light source like an operational flashlight. This flashlight is built around a super capacitor and a DC motor. Super caps can store up energy fast and release it slowly. These features plus their compa...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2012 12:07:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/replica-Arc-Reactor/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/WOKU/H994VWLY/F25WOKUH994VWLY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/WOKU/H994VWLY/F25WOKUH994VWLY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/WOKU/H994VWLY/F25WOKUH994VWLY.SMALL.jpg Titanium Rainbow This is my arc reactor that i made out of scrap electronic parts and LED's, and I used a nine volt battery to power it. I have recently hooked this up to a belt so that i can wear it and covered the "guts" with instamorph since as you can see they arent real pretty
By: Titanium Rainbow

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Nov 2012 14:08:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Flashlight-Mod-Increases-Run-Time-36X/
Easier Flashlight Mod Increases Run Time 3.6X - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/MTKQ/H8RK8GPE/F3JMTKQH8RK8GPE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/MTKQ/H8RK8GPE/F3JMTKQH8RK8GPE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/MTKQ/H8RK8GPE/F3JMTKQH8RK8GPE.SMALL.jpg luxstar We are going to take a long run time flashlight (65 hours) and turn it into a longer run time flashlight (Update:  The title of this Instructable says 3.6x run time but actual run time ended up being over 360 hours). Yes it is another long run time flashlight hack. This one is easier than my ot...
By: luxstar

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2012 23:46:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Scorpion-Stinger-A-High-Power-UV-LED-Flashli/
Scorpion Stinger - A High Power UV LED Flashlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMJ/AHX4/H742ZXQD/FMJAHX4H742ZXQD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMJ/AHX4/H742ZXQD/FMJAHX4H742ZXQD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMJ/AHX4/H742ZXQD/FMJAHX4H742ZXQD.SMALL.jpg nmeans This instructable is about the construction of the ultimate scorpion hunting flashlight called the "Scorpion Stinger". It functions extremely well and knocks the socks off of the competition.  Check out the videos in the "Field Testing" section of Step #13! Scorpion Stinger features: Uses a re...
By: nmeans

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2012 04:20:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LEDS-Make-Them-Glow-When-They-Are-Not-Turned-On/
LEDS. Make Them Glow When They Are Not Turned On. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/I5NJ/H6735SSV/FYPI5NJH6735SSV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/I5NJ/H6735SSV/FYPI5NJH6735SSV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/I5NJ/H6735SSV/FYPI5NJH6735SSV.SMALL.jpg luxstar I just recently bought some green glow dust (glows in the dark) from Solar Color Dust.     http://solarcolordust.com/Site/Products.html This and clear nail polish is all you need to turn regular white light LEDS in to glow in the dark LEDS. More Colors Here are more colors: Green, b...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2012 22:40:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/400-Farad-Super-Capacitor-Flashlight-Build-This-/
400 Farad Super Capacitor Flashlight. Build This One. It's Easy. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9M/1F5J/H6MER4G5/F9M1F5JH6MER4G5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9M/1F5J/H6MER4G5/F9M1F5JH6MER4G5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9M/1F5J/H6MER4G5/F9M1F5JH6MER4G5.SMALL.jpg luxstar Wouldn’t you like to have a flashlight that does not need batteries that will last a lifetime? Wouldn’t it be great if you didn’t have to shake it every few minutes to keep it lit up? Then what you need is a super capacitor flashlight. You will need to buy a pen light (you will need the LE...
By: luxstar

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Sep 2012 10:56:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Astronomy-Flashlight/
DIY Astronomy Flashlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/1D2B/H6734WQB/FI21D2BH6734WQB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/1D2B/H6734WQB/FI21D2BH6734WQB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/1D2B/H6734WQB/FI21D2BH6734WQB.SMALL.jpg Bot1398 While stuyding astronomy charts you don't want to ruin your night vision with those white lights so here is simple flashlight which will preserve your night vision.Our astronomy flashlight uses red LED's instead of white which will help you to preserve your night vision , it is rechargable and you c...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 Aug 2012 22:17:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-an-Altoids-Flashlight/
Make an Altoids Flashlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/JJ3G/H4AGKB71/F2YJJ3GH4AGKB71.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/JJ3G/H4AGKB71/F2YJJ3GH4AGKB71.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/JJ3G/H4AGKB71/F2YJJ3GH4AGKB71.SMALL.jpg JoshuaZimmerman It seems as if making an Altoids flashlight is a right of passage for newbie electronics enthusiasts.  It was the first project I ever did, and I continue to use it as a "my first soldering project" with the students in my middle school science classroom.  It's a low cost, low risk project that help...
By: JoshuaZimmerman

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 13 Jul 2012 13:18:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Best-Altoids-Tin-LED-Flashlight/
{The Best} Altoids Tin LED Flashlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/EU8Q/H3NN9MW2/FW5EU8QH3NN9MW2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/EU8Q/H3NN9MW2/FW5EU8QH3NN9MW2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/EU8Q/H3NN9MW2/FW5EU8QH3NN9MW2.SMALL.jpg Adambowker98 This instructable is an entry in the Pocket-Sized Contest, so please vote! This instructable is an entry in the Hurricane Laser Contest, so please vote! This instructable is an entry in the Green Tech Contest, so please vote! Ever need a flashlight, but don't want to lug around a big one? Or you wa...
By: Adambowker98

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Jun 2012 21:45:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Bic-Lighter/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN8/NKEO/H2WEXK42/FN8NKEOH2WEXK42.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN8/NKEO/H2WEXK42/FN8NKEOH2WEXK42.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN8/NKEO/H2WEXK42/FN8NKEOH2WEXK42.SMALL.jpg SpMcqueen Turn an old bic lighter into a mini flashlight for cheap 1.take apart lighter 2.drill out 2 holes on both sides of the top of lighter 3.dremel out the bottom 4.solder and heat shrink led switch and baterry 5.put it in then glue it in 6.make bottom cover then glue it on or velco
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 Jun 2012 15:01:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-10-Watt-LED-Maglite-Cree-XM-L-Edition/
Cree XM-L Maglite: 10 watts, 1000 lumens - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8M/X2X7/H2WESEMW/F8MX2X7H2WESEMW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8M/X2X7/H2WESEMW/F8MX2X7H2WESEMW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8M/X2X7/H2WESEMW/F8MX2X7H2WESEMW.SMALL.jpg OmniWrench8000 I drew inspiration from the sweet custom Mag builds made by members of CandlePowerForums.com and BudgetLightForum.com.  Some of the lights they build really make mine look workmanlike in comparison.  I encourage you head over to those forums and look around...heck, maybe even take your coat off, int...
By: OmniWrench8000

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 May 2012 22:00:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Motivation-Part-2/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFJ/J2F7/H0KKG2GM/FFJJ2F7H0KKG2GM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFJ/J2F7/H0KKG2GM/FFJJ2F7H0KKG2GM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFJ/J2F7/H0KKG2GM/FFJJ2F7H0KKG2GM.SMALL.jpg pandyaketan See my I'bles for details on how to make them!!
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 4 Apr 2012 02:46:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Rechargable-Li-Ion-LED-Flashlight/ http://cdn.instructables.com/FQ2/LEBE/GZQR1PIJ/FQ2LEBEGZQR1PIJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FQ2/LEBE/GZQR1PIJ/FQ2LEBEGZQR1PIJ.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FQ2/LEBE/GZQR1PIJ/FQ2LEBEGZQR1PIJ.SMALL.jpg billgeo Greetings fellow Makers, The inspiration for this little project came to me when my cheap Chinese MP3 Player died on me. After a failed to bring it back toy life, I found out that the battery and charging circuit where intact and in good working order. So I now had the basic "module" for this flash...
By: billgeo

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Mar 2012 09:29:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-wire-an-LED-flashlight/
How to wire an LED flashlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F07/YV95/GY4RG3C9/F07YV95GY4RG3C9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F07/YV95/GY4RG3C9/F07YV95GY4RG3C9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F07/YV95/GY4RG3C9/F07YV95GY4RG3C9.SMALL.jpg Topaz711 As most people know, LED lights are VERY bright. they work well as a flashlight for a low cost. This is my first instructable. Questions, Comments, or suggestions are welcome. Materials you will need materials. 1. LED light 2. double A battery pack 3. Duct tape 4.Bic Pen body (i think we all kno...
By: Topaz711

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 Feb 2012 06:34:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Streamlight-Stylus-Pro-Flashlight-Headlamp-Headban/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTQ/A5HS/GXUZMPTM/FTQA5HSGXUZMPTM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTQ/A5HS/GXUZMPTM/FTQA5HSGXUZMPTM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTQ/A5HS/GXUZMPTM/FTQA5HSGXUZMPTM.SMALL.jpg boonokian Easy ways to make your pen light hands free capable.
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:12:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Upgrade-Your-Flashlight-to-and-LED-Flashlight/
Upgrade Your Flashlight to a LED Flashlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F73/235S/GX3MIN0B/F73235SGX3MIN0B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F73/235S/GX3MIN0B/F73235SGX3MIN0B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F73/235S/GX3MIN0B/F73235SGX3MIN0B.SMALL.jpg JamecoElectronics It's time to breathe new life into aging incandescent flashlights. Installing LEDs can make your flashlight brighter and improve its battery life by a factor of up to 50 times. The difficulty with transforming conventional flashlights is their voltage. Typically 3V does not provide enough voltage t...
By: JamecoElectronics

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:01:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-flashlight-with-secret-switch/
LED flashlight with secret switch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/WTG7/GWF6ET7C/FSPWTG7GWF6ET7C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/WTG7/GWF6ET7C/FSPWTG7GWF6ET7C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/WTG7/GWF6ET7C/FSPWTG7GWF6ET7C.SMALL.jpg kenyer With this project you are going to make a cheap DIY LED flashlight with no button on it. You will need a magnet to turn it on. This project I did on a summer camp with a group of kids. (8 - 12 year olds) Everybody succeeded (some with some help from me) and we had loads of fun with it. You will ...
By: kenyer

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 Dec 2011 08:15:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/led-flashlight-repair/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/ELNJ/GWHN3T7X/FJQELNJGWHN3T7X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/ELNJ/GWHN3T7X/FJQELNJGWHN3T7X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/ELNJ/GWHN3T7X/FJQELNJGWHN3T7X.SMALL.jpg bobcat1947  UPDATE .....MAY 7, 2012 To my grandson Braydon.... I started having issues with a short again, and this time found the battery holder positive terminals were "collapsed" at their mounting point in the plastic holder, preventing the battery itself from making contact.  There were three very small sc...
By: bobcat1947

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 24 Dec 2011 12:19:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-very-small-flashlight-torch/
How to build a very small flashlight [torch] - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZI/0JBC/GVEI9KWC/FZI0JBCGVEI9KWC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZI/0JBC/GVEI9KWC/FZI0JBCGVEI9KWC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZI/0JBC/GVEI9KWC/FZI0JBCGVEI9KWC.SMALL.jpg OwnerPMBCC this is a simple tutorial on how to build a torch. Tools and materials Materials - 1 3v LED 2 3v button cells some cardboard and wire Tools - glue gun tape scissors  stick the two batteries together complete the circuit by adding two wires to the switch on each side and then connecting...
By: OwnerPMBCC

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 Nov 2011 04:15:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/100-Clear-Light-up-Journal/
100% Clear Light-up Journal - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT0/GP11/GV2OKY7V/FT0GP11GV2OKY7V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT0/GP11/GV2OKY7V/FT0GP11GV2OKY7V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT0/GP11/GV2OKY7V/FT0GP11GV2OKY7V.SMALL.jpg Isshinryu Hello fellow DIY enthusiasts -      Have you ever needed to write in a journal without having a lot of light on in the room? A night car trip, sibling trying to sleep in same room, or taking notes during a top-secret stake out? Then this Instructable is for you!!! If you like this Instructable, be ...
By: Isshinryu

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Nov 2011 21:45:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Power-an-LED-Flashlight-with-Pocket-Change/
DIY Battery: Power an LED Flashlight with Pocket Change! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F99/WDU1/GUR6IIRQ/F99WDU1GUR6IIRQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F99/WDU1/GUR6IIRQ/F99WDU1GUR6IIRQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F99/WDU1/GUR6IIRQ/F99WDU1GUR6IIRQ.SMALL.jpg GuiltyPixel In this article, I will show you how to replace the typical 3 AAA battery pack in common cheap LED flashlights with pocket change to power the flashlight in a pinch. The battery created will even fit right inside where the normal battery pack should go! We've all seen these cheap little multi-LED fl...
By: GuiltyPixel

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:34:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-Made-Black-Light/
Home Made Black Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAW/T8Y1/GTXK8GE6/FAWT8Y1GTXK8GE6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAW/T8Y1/GTXK8GE6/FAWT8Y1GTXK8GE6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAW/T8Y1/GTXK8GE6/FAWT8Y1GTXK8GE6.SMALL.jpg DualPhase This instructable will illustrate how to make a hand held black light. This black light was almost free and has withstood a five year old and dozens of scorpion hunts. Tools Tools Required: 1) Soldering Iron (solder, flux) 2) Hot Glue Gun 3) Wire strippers (or sharp finger nails) Materials Ma...
By: DualPhase

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:27:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lantern-Torch-LED-Conversion/
Lantern Torch LED Conversion - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/MS7L/GSOEMPAE/F3TMS7LGSOEMPAE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/MS7L/GSOEMPAE/F3TMS7LGSOEMPAE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/MS7L/GSOEMPAE/F3TMS7LGSOEMPAE.SMALL.jpg x2Jiggy Harness the power of modern lighting technology by converting a standard lantern torch into an LED torch. LEDs provide the advantage of longer bulb life, reduced power consumption (originally 750mA, now 320mA) and reduced heat. This project uses 32 LEDs which provides slightly more light than stock ...
By: x2Jiggy

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Sep 2011 02:44:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Powerful-LED-Flashlight/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO7/E5Z8/GS3BDI4O/FO7E5Z8GS3BDI4O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO7/E5Z8/GS3BDI4O/FO7E5Z8GS3BDI4O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO7/E5Z8/GS3BDI4O/FO7E5Z8GS3BDI4O.SMALL.jpg bitza2009 I've tried a little project and I'm using it fore my Camera. Before when I was recording in night time, I could't see a thing, but now, it's freakin difference.
By: bitza2009

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Sep 2011 13:11:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Phone-line-powered-flashlight/
Phone line-powered flashlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/4FPE/GONGIAVY/FVX4FPEGONGIAVY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/4FPE/GONGIAVY/FVX4FPEGONGIAVY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/4FPE/GONGIAVY/FVX4FPEGONGIAVY.SMALL.jpg art.z What do you do when the house power goes out? Look for flashlights! But if you're as sloppy as I am, you're going to see that they are out of batteries since the last time the power went out. Since, in 90% of the times, the phone line is still working even when the whole city has no light. This in...
By: art.z

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Jun 2011 20:14:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DiskoPigs/
DiskoPigs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN2/H30K/GO14QJJ0/FN2H30KGO14QJJ0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN2/H30K/GO14QJJ0/FN2H30KGO14QJJ0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN2/H30K/GO14QJJ0/FN2H30KGO14QJJ0.SMALL.jpg mischka When I saw those "Mini Pig" flashlights at Dealextreme I fell in love and ordered plenty of them. Those cute flashlights are only $0,79 and always a funny present for friends and family. But they also save money to the electronic enthusiast: One flashlight include 2 superbright LEDs and three button...
By: mischka

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2011 10:18:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Low-power-LED-lantern-mod/
Low power LED lantern mod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNY/OVI7/GLWQVUDW/FNYOVI7GLWQVUDW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNY/OVI7/GLWQVUDW/FNYOVI7GLWQVUDW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNY/OVI7/GLWQVUDW/FNYOVI7GLWQVUDW.SMALL.jpg jim_2000 Do those battery hungry toys drive you crazy?  Are you worried about keeping 3 small children happy during the next family campout without running to Radio Shack every day for batteries?   If so prepare to be amazed on how you can greatly extend the life of a simple battery operated lantern with thi...
By: jim_2000

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 Apr 2011 16:28:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Better-Altoids-Smalls-LED-Flashlight/
A Better Altoids Smalls LED Flashlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/PSTM/GJ27ZCA5/FS9PSTMGJ27ZCA5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/PSTM/GJ27ZCA5/FS9PSTMGJ27ZCA5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/PSTM/GJ27ZCA5/FS9PSTMGJ27ZCA5.SMALL.jpg JoshuaZimmerman I really love making projects out of Altoids.  Especially the new Altoids Smalls tins.  They're so small and so very very cute. I've seen a couple of Instructables on how to turn these small tins into flashlights, but I think that we can do a better job.  Both in appearance and craftsmanship. This...
By: JoshuaZimmerman

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Jan 2011 20:45:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Infrared-flashlight-marker/
Infrared flashlight, 'marker' - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTP/9UUN/GJ27Z0D5/FTP9UUNGJ27Z0D5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTP/9UUN/GJ27Z0D5/FTP9UUNGJ27Z0D5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTP/9UUN/GJ27Z0D5/FTP9UUNGJ27Z0D5.SMALL.jpg sandds I made one of these years ago for a Wii Whiteboard project.  The project never got funded so the flashlight/pointer ended up sitting in a drawer. Recently a friend wanted to resurrect the project and wanted me to build him one of these lights. Since it's easy and cheap it seems like a good instructa...
By: sandds

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Jan 2011 21:31:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/5-Hour-Flashight/
5 Hour Flashight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/JH3D/GITHPU48/FLBJH3DGITHPU48.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/JH3D/GITHPU48/FLBJH3DGITHPU48.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/JH3D/GITHPU48/FLBJH3DGITHPU48.SMALL.jpg geforce8200mg Do something Useful with that empty bottle! Gut the Lantern gut the lantern. Mine was free, i just pulled it apart Wire Connections wire a 9v battery to the old battery wires, and a new switch to the old switch terminals Reassemble put it all back together! Turn on your new flash...
By: geforce8200mg

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Jan 2011 18:04:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/My-LED-Switchies/
Simple LED Switchie - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCQ/580E/GI0TII15/FCQ580EGI0TII15.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCQ/580E/GI0TII15/FCQ580EGI0TII15.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCQ/580E/GI0TII15/FCQ580EGI0TII15.SMALL.jpg LABOURING DEER Ok, let's make an LED Switchie! (this is based off LED throwies from grafitti research lab) You need: A pair of scissors A 3 volt lithium battery (CR2032) Electrical (or other) tape An LED About 1 inch plastic piece Step one First off, insert the battery into the two pins of the LED. Positive is...
By: LABOURING DEER

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 Dec 2010 05:58:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Duct-Tape-Mini-Flashlight/
Duct Tape Mini Flashlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXB/54WW/GFRWQJAQ/FXB54WWGFRWQJAQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXB/54WW/GFRWQJAQ/FXB54WWGFRWQJAQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXB/54WW/GFRWQJAQ/FXB54WWGFRWQJAQ.SMALL.jpg ehudwill In this instructable I will show how to make a duct tape flashlight. I love portable items. The smaller the better. I felt that duct tape would be an excellent platform to create a mini flashlight. Gather Materials/Tools For this project I used; Gray Duct Tape Aluminum Tape Three batteries L736...
By: ehudwill

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 31 Oct 2010 11:38:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Replacing-old-Bulb-on-a-small-ANGLE-HEAD-Flashligh/
Replacing old Bulb on a small ANGLE HEAD Flashlight with a LED Diode - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI7/QBCN/GFA43R5U/FI7QBCNGFA43R5U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI7/QBCN/GFA43R5U/FI7QBCNGFA43R5U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI7/QBCN/GFA43R5U/FI7QBCNGFA43R5U.SMALL.jpg LordWader I did this project yesterday, and it took me 20 minutes. Longer part was creating a post, because English is not my native language, and I had to make a lot of spelling and grammar corrections for it. Then I saw similar post for bigger ANGLE HEAD Flashlight, while I was seeking through the INSTRUCTA...
By: LordWader

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Oct 2010 15:12:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Single-LED-Flashlight-on-9-volt-/
Single LED Flashlight on 9 volt !! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F13/3901/GFA45UCS/F133901GFA45UCS.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F13/3901/GFA45UCS/F133901GFA45UCS.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F13/3901/GFA45UCS/F133901GFA45UCS.SMALL.jpg pandyaketan This I'ble shows how to make a single LED flashlight from a 9v battery, that LASTS MORE THAN 200 HOURS !!! Unlike normal ones which last between 5 to 10 hours. Components Needed: 1) 9v battery 2) 9v clip 3) 2k ohm 1/4 watt resistor (even higher wattage would do, like 1/2 watt, which has slightl...
By: pandyaketan

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Oct 2010 20:26:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/High-Power-LED-Headlight-Oooo-so-BRIGHT/
High Power LED Headlight. Oooo so BRIGHT.... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJR/MO1C/GD0R1113/FJRMO1CGD0R1113.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJR/MO1C/GD0R1113/FJRMO1CGD0R1113.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJR/MO1C/GD0R1113/FJRMO1CGD0R1113.SMALL.jpg Jayvis Vineet Gonsalves The lighting system in my cousin's bike was very dim. He requested me to build a full LED headlight. After a lot of research that I did about LEDs on the net, I finally came up with a master piece the "TRIDENT". The TRIDENT is the name that I have given my headlight because of the three High Power L...
By: Jayvis Vineet Gonsalves

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Oct 2010 11:03:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Zippo-Flashlight/
LED Zippo Flashlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQZ/Z31A/GDRPMRNO/FQZZ31AGDRPMRNO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQZ/Z31A/GDRPMRNO/FQZZ31AGDRPMRNO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQZ/Z31A/GDRPMRNO/FQZZ31AGDRPMRNO.SMALL.jpg Boyscout201 This is a simple step by step guide to make your own Zippo Lighter LED Flashlight. A few years ago Zippo had a flashlight version of their amazing classic lighter. These Zippo flashlights never really caught on, most likely because they were dim and the batteries didn't last. None the less, I thoug...
By: Boyscout201

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Sep 2010 17:54:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sensor-LED-Flashlight-9-volt/
Sensor LED Flashlight !!! (9 volt) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQC/V5JS/GD2JK4C2/FQCV5JSGD2JK4C2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQC/V5JS/GD2JK4C2/FQCV5JSGD2JK4C2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQC/V5JS/GD2JK4C2/FQCV5JSGD2JK4C2.SMALL.jpg pandyaketan This instructable is about making an LED flashlite with light / dark sensor. it turns on automatically when its dark and turns off when its day. Collect the parts: Here's what you will need: 1. LDR (Light Detecting / Dependent Resistor) 2. NPN Transistor (I have used BC 547) 3. 9 volt battery 4...
By: pandyaketan

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 Sep 2010 13:07:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-and-dirty-LED-flashlight/
Quick and dirty LED flashlight. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/5H4H/GD2J3APG/FLE5H4HGD2J3APG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/5H4H/GD2J3APG/FLE5H4HGD2J3APG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/5H4H/GD2J3APG/FLE5H4HGD2J3APG.SMALL.jpg pgd5000 This is my Instructable for the LED contest.  This is also my second Instructable to so go easy on me. In this Instructable I will show you how to make a quick and dirty LED flashlight. Materials 3v coin cell battery (I used a CR2032) Momentary push button switch LED (obviously) Electrical ta...
By: pgd5000

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:04:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-Gatorade-LED-Flashlight/
Recycled Gatorade LED Flashlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FB9/IWYM/GDTLSXIJ/FB9IWYMGDTLSXIJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FB9/IWYM/GDTLSXIJ/FB9IWYMGDTLSXIJ.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FB9/IWYM/GDTLSXIJ/FB9IWYMGDTLSXIJ.SMALL.jpg Electroinnovation This is an LED flashlight I made for the LED contest. It uses either 6 or 10 LED's and has a metallic semi-dome to direct the light forwards and conserve as much light as possible. It is fairly compact and lasts a long time on a single 9v battery. Please vote for my instructable when the contest beg...
By: Electroinnovation

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 Aug 2010 13:43:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/led-lego-flash-light/
led lego flash light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FRP/L6VX/GD0R11FT/FRPL6VXGD0R11FT.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FRP/L6VX/GD0R11FT/FRPL6VXGD0R11FT.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FRP/L6VX/GD0R11FT/FRPL6VXGD0R11FT.SMALL.jpg Taran606 this is my first instructable and i trieed my best with my pics  top make the top side walls sides main structure bottom bottom almost done
By: Taran606

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:25:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rechargeable-Flashlight-for-your-Car/
Rechargeable Flashlight for your Car - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU8/F58Z/GCI8W5V6/FU8F58ZGCI8W5V6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU8/F58Z/GCI8W5V6/FU8F58ZGCI8W5V6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU8/F58Z/GCI8W5V6/FU8F58ZGCI8W5V6.SMALL.jpg speeddemon2008 This is my entry for the flashlight contest. In this instructable I will be showing how to make a rechargeable flashlight that charges from your car. I got this idea as I often find myself using the flashlight that I keep in my car, but have come to it many of times with a dead battery. So my idea ...
By: speeddemon2008

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Aug 2010 23:10:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/airborne-led-flashlight/
airborne led flashlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F60/L3OF/GCJ0ZK47/F60L3OFGCJ0ZK47.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F60/L3OF/GCJ0ZK47/F60L3OFGCJ0ZK47.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F60/L3OF/GCJ0ZK47/F60L3OFGCJ0ZK47.SMALL.jpg JoeMurphy I have wanted to make a LED flashlight out of an airborne tube for sometime now, just never got around to doing it. Then I saw the flashlight contest at 10  pm central time and thought what the hell, lets give this a try. This is really a first draft just to see how good of a case the tube makes. LO...
By: JoeMurphy

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