Not So Throwable L.E.D. Generator

simple project that can be used to show the capabilities of wind energy
or just as a simple momentary flashlight.

you will need a :
L.E.D.
a small hobby motor

you will need a:
soldering iron
solder
snips / scissors

solder the led to the motor, polarity does not matter since the polarity given off by the motor switches with a change in rotational direction.

possible applications for this include:
momentary flashlight
placing on a small propeller to demonstrate the potential of wind energy
a tachometer, the brighter the led is the faster the shaft is spinning