Make Your Own Crude Shaking Torch (Emergency Flashlight)

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Make Your Own Crude Shaking Torch (Emergency Flashlight)

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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!

Watch the Video!

Make your own Crude Shaking Torch (Emergency Flashlight)

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.

Order Your Parts!

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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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2W10 Bridge Rectifier: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dUW3EqE

Slide Switch: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dVn7Jlz

1.5F 5.5V Supercapacitor: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d8QDBrY

Ebay:

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Neodymium Magnets: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

2W10 Bridge Rectifier: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

Slide Switch: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

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1.5F 5.5V Supercapacitor: http://amzn.to/2a7whDz

Create the Circuit!

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

Success!

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


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