How to Make a 30w Mega Flashlight

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How to Make a 30w Mega Flashlight

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Hi,In this intructable I show how to make 30w mega flashlight

Led and Heatsink

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first we need a 30w smd led chip and a heatsink.I mount led on the heatsink with screws.and don't forget to add some thermal paste.

Adding Fan

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I add a fan for more cooling it works good.

Making the Box

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I maked a box with hardboard for the led.

Adding Switch and Female Connector.

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added a normal on/off switch and a female power connector for charging the battery.

Mounting the Led Into Box

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mounted the led into box with screws.

Bushes and Screws

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Need 4 rubber bushes and 4 screws for base.

Drilling the Hole

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drill hole in the centre for screws.

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mounted the rubber bushes

The Battery Pack

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mounting battery with double side tape.

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Adding a metal sheet for xtra strong.

Battery Charger

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Iam using a automatic charger with thermal protection.It's output voltage is 12v.so that we can charge 11.1v battery.

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Wiring the battery charger and battery.

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This is a diy battery level indicator.The ic I used is 3914.If anyone want the circuit diagram comment below I will give you.

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final wiring.

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make a metal clamp for more strong.

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close the top cover and glue it using hot glue.I added a on/off switch and a push on switch.

Painting

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painting using sparypaint iam using black.

Final Look

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I added a handle.

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Battery level indicator at night

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charging before the use charging voltage 230v ac

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without led and with led

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Without any light,with a regular torch and my mega flashlight.

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regards,

Electro maker.