charliek
Enlightened
I had so much fun with the 123-Draining Candle, I decided to make another "Lantern" type light. In the lower left shot, I have it laying on it's side- being built in a clear plastic case, it's difficult to get a good photo.
The design is based on a 4AA battery holder and 2 white Nichia LEDs, I used 47Ohm resistors and a slide switch controls them both. The diffuser is a Fuji-film canister. I cut a hole in the top of the clear container to let the film canister slip through- it serves 2 purposes- 1: it spreads the LED light pleasantly and 2: it serves to hold the battery assembly tight so it doesn't rattle in the box.
Needless to say, the Dremel tool got a good workout this time. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
The switch and diffuser are held solid by 5minute Epoxy
(makes it weather resistant as well)
The design is based on a 4AA battery holder and 2 white Nichia LEDs, I used 47Ohm resistors and a slide switch controls them both. The diffuser is a Fuji-film canister. I cut a hole in the top of the clear container to let the film canister slip through- it serves 2 purposes- 1: it spreads the LED light pleasantly and 2: it serves to hold the battery assembly tight so it doesn't rattle in the box.
Needless to say, the Dremel tool got a good workout this time. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
The switch and diffuser are held solid by 5minute Epoxy
(makes it weather resistant as well)