Why bother with this at all then. You could just get a small battery operated flashlight, and cut the hole to match the size of the flashlight. Of you could make it exactly as it, and buy a plug to USB charging adapter.
I'm actually lucky when it comes to that. I already had an outlet to usb converter that came with by energizer AA/AAA recharger. You could also get a battery housing and hook it up, but I know not if you would have to resistors and all that stuff.
Blue LEDs stimulate the plant to make more leaves. (Good for Bonsai or non-flowering plants) Red LEDs make the plant put out flowers. If you don't want to use your computer as a power source, you can plug the USB cable into a USB charger adapter. (made for charging Phones and MP3 players) You can find them for as little as $1.99 on line. Also, If you don't have the skill to make one of these, you can get a USB powered notebook light.. (Goldengadgets.com hasd them for under $5.00)
I have constructed many LED lamps for plants and I doubt that a cheap LED flashlight will produce enough light to make your "plant flourish"... but it will provide a good supplement if you're in a dark room.
I question this exact method, as I would be concerned with humidity and the circuitry. However, this is a great project and has given me some ideas for some supplemental lighting ideas for my indoor garden. Thank you for sharing.
liked your idea and had all the bits:) bonus.
made mine from a dynmo powered wind up torch.
mine is rechargable has 2 led settings.
the only thing I didn't have was the coke bottles.
so it cost me about $50.
can't buy coke without the scotch;)
14 Comments
14 years ago on Introduction
cAN YOU ADD AN INSTRUCTABLE OF HOW TO MAKE THISH BUT WITH RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES CAUSE I CANT KEEP MY COMPUTERON ALL NIGHT
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
here you go friend, actual 1W high power LED personal plant light operating on rechargable batteries OR usb !
this was 5yrs ago, wow
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
Why bother with this at all then. You could just get a small battery operated flashlight, and cut the hole to match the size of the flashlight. Of you could make it exactly as it, and buy a plug to USB charging adapter.
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
I'm actually lucky when it comes to that. I already had an outlet to usb converter that came with by energizer AA/AAA recharger. You could also get a battery housing and hook it up, but I know not if you would have to resistors and all that stuff.
13 years ago on Introduction
Blue LEDs stimulate the plant to make more leaves. (Good for Bonsai or non-flowering plants) Red LEDs make the plant put out flowers. If you don't want to use your computer as a power source, you can plug the USB cable into a USB charger adapter. (made for charging Phones and MP3 players) You can find them for as little as $1.99 on line. Also, If you don't have the skill to make one of these, you can get a USB powered notebook light.. (Goldengadgets.com hasd them for under $5.00)
13 years ago on Introduction
I make my lamp according to the video but the lights burned out in a few hours.
do I need a special light????
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
No but resistors, this video isnt any good also dont do it without resistors or it may harm you're main board...
14 years ago on Introduction
I have constructed many LED lamps for plants and I doubt that a cheap LED flashlight will produce enough light to make your "plant flourish"... but it will provide a good supplement if you're in a dark room.
14 years ago on Introduction
I question this exact method, as I would be concerned with humidity and the circuitry. However, this is a great project and has given me some ideas for some supplemental lighting ideas for my indoor garden. Thank you for sharing.
14 years ago on Introduction
lol I used the same exact USB cable
14 years ago on Introduction
That is a sweet thing to make. I like the look of the mini-rose too.
14 years ago on Introduction
P.S. you can also recharge your phone from mine;)
14 years ago on Introduction
liked your idea and had all the bits:) bonus. made mine from a dynmo powered wind up torch. mine is rechargable has 2 led settings. the only thing I didn't have was the coke bottles. so it cost me about $50. can't buy coke without the scotch;)
15 years ago on Introduction
First! Now I can grow cilantro in the winter to make salsa.