Make Your Own Crude Shaking Torch (Emergency Flashlight)

In this project I will show you how I combined a joule thief circuit with a coil and a magnet in order to create a shaking torch which is an emergency flashlight that does not require batteries.Let's get started!

Step 1: Watch the Video!

The video gives you an overview on what is necessary to do to create your own shaking torch. The next steps will contain useful extra information.

Step 2: Order Your Parts!

For the project you will need a joule thief circuit. You can find a parts list for it and the instruction to build it by following this link: https://www.instructables.com/id/Supercapacitor-Jou...

Here are the additional components that you will need (affiliate links):

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Step 3: Create the Circuit!

Here you can find the schematic and pictures which you can use as a reference to create your own circuit.

Step 4: Success!

You did it! You just created your own Shaking Torch!

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Comments

[Nerdyy]

Hi scott, I would like to know if it is possible to turn this project into a phone charger?

[DylanD581]

This is an awesome flashlight! Could you increase the capacitance for a longer-lasting light?

[DennisHess]

Watch the video! Higher capacitance means more time to charge. It would take ages to charge a bigger one

[RyanR237]

Hallo...i want ask a question, for build this project. I've done follow every step you explain. But in my coil dont have any current flow i meassure it with avometer. I use 3/4 inch pipe, 0.5 mm wire coil and my coil length 54mm, 104 turn and 5 layer, and magnet neo 5x3 mm x 30 pcs. And the point is magnet size take effect for this?and what size i should use.

[LeslieCorrell]

Extremely well

[hdiaz f]

Hi I like so much you YouTube channel ;), how did you wire the toroid core, how did you attach it?

[GreatScottLab]

Watch my video about the joule thief.

[plucas1]

I noted you have copper wire, toroid, transistor, resistor and LED not marked in your list of materials

[GreatScottLab]

Right above the list is a link to my instructables about the joule thief. There you can find those parts.

[pityukecske]

That's a great idea :) and a nice scope :)