Compact Mini LED

by PossibleFire in Circuits > Electronics

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Compact Mini LED

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In this Instructable I will be showing you a simple and compact LED that can be powered by a light press and can fit on your thumb. Enjoy :)

Find an LED, Along With Batteries

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Get an LED along with 2 batteries. I got this one from an emergency whistle with a small light attached. When taking it apart, remember how the LED was touching the battery terminals.

Connect 1 End to Battery and Apply Tape

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Tape around 1 battery and 1 end of the LED. Leave 1 end sticking out.

Cut a Hole for the Other End of the LED to Touch the Battery

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Cut a hole in the tape above the other battery so the end of the LED and battery are able to touch, but not touching.

Apply Tape to the Open End

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Put a piece of tape over the open terminal. I used a piece of bandaid as it is more grippy and softer. Apply light pressure and your mini LED flashlight should work, yet be small enough to fit in a coin pocket!

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