Introduction: Led Flashlight
hello if your like me then you probably have quite a few flashlights but most likely you don't have a one of a kind light you made . I'm gonna show you one of my designs on a completely unique led light (it was not as pretty as I originally envisioned) it looks like a hack job I know but it's my hack job
Step 1: Materials
you will need an empty crazy glue tube , a 3v battery a 3v led a switch (I got mine from a broken hair dryer ) wire ( also from the hair dryer )
Step 2: Tools
wire strippers ,wire cutters , a dremel and accessories, solder pen&solder and electrical tape
Step 3: Ok First Make Sure Your LED Fits the Cap
Step 4: Drill Hole for the LED
using the drill bit on the dremel drill a hole then switch to a sanding bit and smooth the whole then check if the bulb can completely shine through
Step 5: The Circuit &soldering
ok here is a wiring diagram of how to solder and connect the wires so this light will work also IMPORTANT drill hole in tube and put wires through before soldering
Step 6: Wrapping Up Literally
ok once you have soldered put the cap over the led u may need to hot glue the bulb in the cap tape the switch and battery on the out side of the tube and be sure to cover all connections as shock may occur if u touch a bare wire
Step 7: Check the Functionality
I tested this in a completely dark room where I built it keep in mind though its only a 30 lumen led so its not super bright and I don't have a funnel shaped reflector to point the beem so it seems dim
Step 8: Here Is My Original Design
this is my original design it looks more appealing and was built the same way only with an old mag lite reflector and in a bigger tube and also I like that people can see what makes it work because its transparent