I've had some of these neat little USB flashlight modules for a while, and since people always ask where I got them I thought I'd make a video and provide a link.
I also show how to modify them to the colour or effect of your choice.
Here's the eBay search link. Target price is between $1 to $3.
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=2w+flashlight+usb&_sacat=0&LH_BIN=1&_sop=15
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http://www.bigclive.com/coffee.htm
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12 thoughts on “Hacking a neat machined aluminium flashlight adaptor for power bank. strobe warning.”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars A says:

    Those are about $8 now, to bad Swedish post charges $9 for the "service" of charging me sales tax. So at $19+ shipping I´ll just enjoy watching yours for now.

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jc Lowe says:

    What value is the surface mount resistor? Either the led burned out or the resistor popped.
    They must have discontinued it because I just looked and it's not showing in the search results.

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Aco747lyte says:

    I've had one of these aluminium USB flashlight adapters, and it's been brilliant! Great video presentation – many thanks Clive.

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tony Ling says:

    I have one, my current limiting resistor in my case is 6R8

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars hadi says:

    Nice!!

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jc Lowe says:

    I have one of these USB lights and I'm quite happy with it.

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars MACYNET323 says:

    For Deep Red Leds that have lower Voltage do you need change also resistor?

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Justin Thomas says:

    I keep hearing fleshlight, maybe just me.

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars jmm1233 says:

    i am more impressed by the usb multi meter thing than the led plug-ins

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Brian Terrill says:

    Ay-el The Aluminum Kryptonian.

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Brendan White says:

    I want to find a one those metal flashlights in rose gold colour 🙂

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Bernd Eckenfels says:

    Impressive how you can wait for solder joints too cool down without blowing on them

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