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Make a Stylish Flashlight Out of Kitchen Trash

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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August 2nd, 2015November 1st, 2016 3

Make this handy and handsome AA flashlight made out of little more than a soda can and a cereal box.

Give Dead Batteries Another Life with the Vampire Flashlight

By Nick Normal

Nick Normal

I'm an artist & maker. A lifelong biblioholic, and advocate for all-things geekathon. Home is Long Island City, Queens, which I consider the greatest place on Earth. 5-year former Resident of Flux Factory, co-organizer for World Maker Faire (NYC), and blogger all over the net. Howdy!

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July 5th, 2014March 19th, 2015

The Vampire Flashlight combines the popular Joule Thief hobby circuit with a few common components to power “high flux” LEDs with batteries considered “dead” for most applications. Watch how with this latest episode of Weekend Projects!

How to Make a Flashlight From Scratch

By Rustom Meyer

Rustom Meyer

I have more projects than I know what to do with. I've previously made toys, ceramics, jewelry, clothes, solar ovens, a custom bicycle, and flashlights, as well as renovating an 150 year old house. My obsession for the last few years has been small solar lighting/power systems: (www.yetisolar.com).

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July 5th, 2014June 15th, 2015

Making your own flashlight can seem like an intimidating project, and the examples online of custom, lathe-turned titanium-bodied flashlights don’t help with that impression. However, making a basic but functional flashlight doesn’t have to be hard. This flashlight can be completed on a modest budget with commonly available parts and inexpensive tools (you can get […]