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jim rozen
 
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Default OT, Sorta-LED flashlights...

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Really rough directions for construction;


Really, really rough directions:

solder the led, the dropping resistor, and a decent
toggle switch together in series with a 9V lithium
battery.

Tape the switch to the side of the battery with
electrical tape, tape over the top connections
as well. Insulate the led leads with some teflon
spagetti and leave it hanging out the top.

Done.

These are basically throw-aways, cheap and they
last for *ever*. Shelf life for the li batteries
is much longer than alkaline as well.

Color of LED to be chosen at will by the end user.

Jim

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