Make The Ultimate Phone Charging Camping Flashlight
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Carrying around a rechargeable torch and power bank when out and about at night or whilst camping? Why not combine them into one easy to carry unit? Here’s how I do it.
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Bill of Material:
| Product Name | Manufacturer | Quantity | Buy KitBuy Kit |
|---|---|---|---|
| PICPALNB126 Rechargeable Battery, 14.4 V, Lithium Ion, 3.35 Ah, 18650, Connector | Panasonic | 1 | Buy NowBuy Now |
| CC094 USB Connector, USB Type A, Socket, 2 Ways, Chassis Mount, Horizontal | Velleman SA | 1 | Buy NowBuy Now |
| 0523405 Carpoint Socket Outlet, 12V | Carpoint | 1 | Buy NowBuy Now |
| 48-782 Marine Grade Weatherproof 12V Cigarette Lighter Socket | Philmore | 2 | Buy NowBuy Now |
| 22-01-202722-01-2027 Connector Housing, KK 254 2695, Receptacle, 2 Ways, 2.54 mm | Molex | 1 | Buy NowBuy Now |
08-50-0032 Contact, KK 254, KK 254 4809 Series, Socket, Crimp, 22 AWG, Tin Plated Contacts | Molex | 1 | Buy NowBuy Now |
| 9-160583-29-160583-2 Quick Disconnect Terminal, FASTON 250 Series, Female Quick Disconnect, 6.35mm x 0.81mm | AMP – TE CONNECTIVITY | 1 | Buy NowBuy Now |
| 1614 10 DC Power Connector, Jack, 2 A, 2.35 mm, Panel Mount, Solder | Lumberg | 1 | Buy NowBuy Now |
| RTF5010RTF5010, LED Housing, 9.5 mm x 12.5 mm, Black, Plastic, 5mm / T1 3/4 LEDs | KINGBRIGHT | 7 | Buy NowBuy Now |
| R13-527B2-02-BBR13-527B2-02-BB Pushbutton Switch, 20.2 mm, DPST, Off-On, Round Raised, Black | Multicomp Pro | 2 | Buy NowBuy Now |
| R13-527A2-02-BBR13-527A2-02-BB Pushbutton Switch, 20.2 mm, DPST, Off-(On), Round Raised, Black | Multicomp Pro | 1 | Buy NowBuy Now |
Additional Parts:
| Product Name |
|---|
27W 12V DC Round LED Work Lamp |
Plastic box with handle |
Top Comments
I came across the buttons whilst searching, but they are really neat. Going to keep them on my go to parts list!
The OpenSCAD is a bit of a fragile relationship, when I get my head around an idea then it…
Unexpected OpenSCAD (@ 9:20)! You are definitely more skilled with it than I am. I can, just barely, edit pre-existing designs.
Also, I didn't know Multicomp Pro had those panel mount push buttons. I need…
Nice build! The output luminosity is huge
I was also impressed by the OpenSCAD.
Do you have an estimation of the battery life while powering just the lamp? I would suggest to do some basic (PWM?) regulation…