They did kind of a nice thing at work today (not very often anymore), and were selling some wind-up flashlights (torch in British...) for $2.00, pricing sticker says $14.99 (convience store price), limit 5. So I bought some, mostly for parts. Seem almost too cool to take apart right off, but of course I will shortly... The Leds are pretty damn bright, but I've got some better ones. They have a rechargeable lithium coin cell (was hoping for super-capacitors...), 3.6 volts LIR2032. Hoping I can replace the crank with a propeller or fan blades and make it wind powered for a landscape light. Most likely swap the battery for a NIMH pack, less fire hazzard.
The one I cranked up still hasn't dimmed any, been a good 30 minutes. Definately got to get more monday if they are still selling them. Quite sure there is well over $2 worth of parts in each one.
The one I cranked up still hasn't dimmed any, been a good 30 minutes. Definately got to get more monday if they are still selling them. Quite sure there is well over $2 worth of parts in each one.