Lidl/Parkside (and others) 12V system flashlight

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  • @gregorythomas333
    @gregorythomas333 ปีที่แล้ว +309

    Finally...an ON/OFF flashlight that doesn't have 500 different "modes" that I would never use!

    • @whoeveriam0iam14222
      @whoeveriam0iam14222 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      I hope you have the SOSOSOSO signal memorized in case you get stranded on a Chinese island

    • @Rentta
      @Rentta ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I like ON /OFF + 50%. I think that's ideal

    • @georgeprout42
      @georgeprout42 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      It's because the Chinese heard that the US calls a torch a flashlight.
      I can imagine the product design meeting in Shenzhen:
      "But how should it flash?"
      "Yes"

    • @j.f.christ8421
      @j.f.christ8421 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      FWIW, some of the driver chips have a pin you can ground to disable the SOS. So if you see an unconnected pin...

    • @_BangDroid_
      @_BangDroid_ ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I got this Sofirn branded torch from ali, made in shenzhen somewhere apparently and it's modes are great. Simple On/Off with hold to cycle brightness, remembers last brightness. It has strobe but it's quick triple press and 4 quick press is a lock.

  • @thedevilinthecircuit1414
    @thedevilinthecircuit1414 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    That looks like it's fairly well made. And is is refreshing to have a flashlight that clicks on and clicks off. I have no need for three levels of light and an SOS signal and a toaster and bread slicer. Way to go, Parkside! Thank you BigClive. You are a rock star.

  • @bobclarke5913
    @bobclarke5913 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    A simple ON/OFF flashlight in 2023? It's a miracle!

  • @apclaudiu
    @apclaudiu ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Funny that few weeks ago I bought one of these, opened it, remove the main led, connect directly a small water pump to 12V after switch. Afterward put pump inside a PVC pipe of (40mm I believe) plus a small hose inside and the flashlight glued to it as a handle. Now I have a rechargable portable pump to stick it into a plastic jerrycan to change water in my aquariums plus LED indicator for battery :) I want now to buy two more.
    It will make Arnold Schwarzenegger proud :)

  • @kellyeye7224
    @kellyeye7224 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    I got two of those recently and also use their 4Ahr battery which gives it a 'heavy' and stable base for working under my cars. Also helps that I've been collecting their 4Ahr batteries when they were on sale at £5 a pop (usually £22 each!) - got 20 of them in total!

    • @Friendroid
      @Friendroid ปีที่แล้ว +11

      That was the steal of the century, well done!!

    • @catsnotcops_
      @catsnotcops_ ปีที่แล้ว

      wow thats even cheaper than building them from scratch

    • @caskwith
      @caskwith ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Damn! Best deal I managed was 30% off, wish I had seen them at a fiver!

  • @fouzaialaa7962
    @fouzaialaa7962 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    this is used for people that actually work in pitch black , i have an uncle that works in the forest as a forest guard they do actually prefer a long runtime , and i do mean long like 24-48 hours or more since he doesn't always get to go home and charge his flashlight also he doesnt want it to konk out due to water or getting dropped
    i've seen so many cool flashlights that are rugged and actually passed the abuse of time with him and his coworkers and they are always modestly rugged and always 1 button and 1 mode and low light intensity and super waterproof , some of them are even led acid with the small rectangular battery (smaller than a motorcycle battery) .

    • @G1ZQCArtwork
      @G1ZQCArtwork ปีที่แล้ว

      He needs a modified charger to work off a Solar panel.

    • @fouzaialaa7962
      @fouzaialaa7962 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@G1ZQCArtwork he cant be lugging a solar panel everywhere , also he mainly works at night and a big battery is just more reliable that a solar panel that cans scratch or break and only for him to discover it didnt charge all day and now he is stranded with not light

    • @G1ZQCArtwork
      @G1ZQCArtwork ปีที่แล้ว

      Well if he works at night, the solar panel can be charging the battery during daylight.! no need to "drag it around"!@@fouzaialaa7962

  • @waldevv
    @waldevv ปีที่แล้ว +28

    The Parkside stuff tends to be pretty decent in my experience. I really like the USB-C rechargeable soldering iron they had for sale a while back, it uses what I assume is a standard cheap E10 threaded soldering iron tip and heats up really fast. I used to use a TS100 soldering iron all the time but the Lidl one is so much more handy (and wireless obviously) that I tend to use it more often

    • @georgeyreynolds
      @georgeyreynolds ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sadly mine didn't really work for me, but good yours did

    • @RagingShrimp67
      @RagingShrimp67 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Agreed, super bang for the buck. The coolest thing is no question asked replacements at the stores.
      One of the batteries died on me, 5 min. trip to Lidl and I got a new one on the spot.
      Can't beat them for the DIYer.
      And yes especially their soldering iron (I have the one that works with their 20V system) was a life saver more than once.

    • @SneakyZaku
      @SneakyZaku ปีที่แล้ว

      Thats my experience too, I actually have been using their mini hand drill and for my hobby needs (model related drills/screws/cutting etc) its actually pretty good for a little drill I bought on a whim.

    • @RS-Amsterdam
      @RS-Amsterdam ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Indeed, I followed some YT channels where Lidl products (tools) were tested and they were surprisingly good and for sure great bang for your buck.
      On the other hand there were some DOA or partial DOA devices but they were changed for good ones without any hassle.

  • @simonstroud2555
    @simonstroud2555 ปีที่แล้ว

    All that jiggling around with a firmly-operated screwdriver very close to the tender fleshy bits of Clive's hand reminded me of one of my favourite safety videos that they used to show us when I worked for BT back in the last century. "Hand/wrist meet metal spikey thing".

  • @SandrasSpicySpanishSalami
    @SandrasSpicySpanishSalami ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I bought the Parkside 4V rechargeable two position electric screwdriver months ago, it has a shockingly bright only On-off LED torch in the bottom. Surprisingly useful tool for £9.99

  • @rogerborg
    @rogerborg ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It still blows my mind that we use much electronic gubbins, including a microprocessor, to drive a lightbulb.

  • @acmefixer1
    @acmefixer1 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    It would be very handy to have a switch in series with one of the two parallel current control resistors, to allow high and low brightness settings.
    It's recommended that for coils or transformer cores made of ferrite or powdered iron, that the schematic's winding symbol have a broken line (like hyphens separated by spaces) alongside the winding.
    Thanks, Clive for your schematics; they're the dessert that makes your teardowns delicious. I imagine there are novices watching your videos who learn to read schematics from your explanations. You're a true electronics educator. 😊

    • @bigclivedotcom
      @bigclivedotcom  ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Good point about the inductors to differentiate between air cored and ferrite cored.

    • @stepheneyles2198
      @stepheneyles2198 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      When I first started watching Big Clive's videos I said to myself: "I can draw schematics like that". After a few attempts I gave up and sulked back into my 'viewer only' corner! That's a skill which needs years of practice and we all appreciate them! ;-))

    • @markfergerson2145
      @markfergerson2145 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@stepheneyles2198It really helps if you have the native talent to draw in general, but it’s not absolutely necessary. Drawing schematics can be learned as a skill but it can definitely be a lot of work.
      Yes, I have the talent of drawing and picked up drawing schematics easily. And yes, I appreciate Clive’s beautiful schematics. I still say they’re an art form.

    • @georgeprout42
      @georgeprout42 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@stepheneyles2198 it's not that hard tbh. Draw the inputs on the left, outputs on the right. Then the middle. If it works, it works. If you're tight for space then start again, but now you have a better idea of spacing. We don't see Clive drawing after all, it might v1 or v7 for all we know 😉

  • @AK90
    @AK90 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I have the Makita ML100 flashlight for their 10.8v batteries and it works the same with just an on/off function. It sits on my desk for easy access incase of an emergency. Love that thing :D

    • @bigclivedotcom
      @bigclivedotcom  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Come to think of it, the Ryobi is just on and off as well.

  • @TheDarkKl342
    @TheDarkKl342 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    ET6115 is a clone of a popular PT4115 with the same pinout. Not sure about the parameters, but at least the pinout matches. Quite commonly used in power tool battery-powered lights, and also has a built-in dimming function by giving a PWM signal to one of the pins, allowing one to add a simple NE555 circuit and make the flashlight dimmable instead of just on-off

  • @UQRXD
    @UQRXD ปีที่แล้ว

    I still have my Brinkman incandescent flash light. Got it 25 years ago. No electronics. Bulb, replaceable batteries , water proof, and makes a nice night stick with 5 D alkaline batteries. Even has a spare bulb inside.

  • @spongerobert
    @spongerobert ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Back in my day a torch consisted out of a bulb, switch and a couple of D-cells and it had 2 modes, dim and if you bash it around you activate bright mode.

    • @tncorgi92
      @tncorgi92 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I had one from the Boy Scouts, it took 2 D cells but it also featured a slot where you could slip in a red disc in front of the bulb so you could use it without ruining your night vision. The unit was amazingly tough, I dropped mine regularly on hard surfaces and even the little peanut bulb survived.

  • @mbp1646
    @mbp1646 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    LIDLS Parkside collection is a bizarre mix of surprisingly decent tools and utterly useless junk sometimes in the same product. For example I have a very functional Parkside electric screwdriver that came in a lovely box along with a ludicrous circular saw attachment that can just about cut a single sheet of paper.

    • @theoztreecrasher2647
      @theoztreecrasher2647 ปีที่แล้ว

      All a matter of how much torque you can get out of a low voltage product. A highly geared screwdriver device doesn't need much. A straight drive 7" (or more) circular saw works best on 240v AC! If you want to try "useless" Seamus, then pick up a Ryobi (or no doubt any other brand) 18v Chainsaw! 😜🙄

    • @Dyrck
      @Dyrck ปีที่แล้ว

      @@theoztreecrasher2647 my EGO chainsaw is 56V and works brilliantly

  • @thedude8046
    @thedude8046 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Its always nice from parkside to have replacement batteries. So by the time your battery dies you'll have to buy a complete new drill because the batteries won't fit anymore because they changed the design.

  • @RCAVDH
    @RCAVDH ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is really helpful, I was thinking of turning this flashlight into a cigarette lighter output that could then be used with all kinds of accessories like a usb charger.

  • @Pistoletjes
    @Pistoletjes ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like the realtime teardown. The 'one moment please' moments sometimes hide the juicy details...

    • @stepheneyles2198
      @stepheneyles2198 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      BC should produce merch with "One moment please" printed on it!! 😁

  • @PerspectiveEngineer
    @PerspectiveEngineer ปีที่แล้ว

    Shite! Get that sweet mill Big Clive!
    It's been so much fun I barely noticed The time passing...
    i've learned so much over the decade nothing to write home about but definitely will toast you up on that million subscribers day, heck
    I'm having a drink right now hold on one minute... cheers mate!

  • @JustAGuyYaKnow42
    @JustAGuyYaKnow42 ปีที่แล้ว

    So much for right to repair, lol. Incredible amount of electronics in a simple flashlight. I know, you explain it, but it still blows my mind.

  • @Rich77UK
    @Rich77UK ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've got loads of parkside 12v & 20v tools. Bloody good quality

  • @furry-b5h
    @furry-b5h ปีที่แล้ว

    I found a similar black@decker flashlight with dead cells,so I took out the old bulb and put a new led along a new lithium pack
    Works great and shines the whole room up

  • @KeritechElectronics
    @KeritechElectronics ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You were a determined one! Not even the Vise of Knowledge, let alone percussive discombobulation techniques.

    • @tncorgi92
      @tncorgi92 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think I would have taken a Dremel to that staple. I always end up injuring myself with pliers.

  • @stevetobias4890
    @stevetobias4890 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice basic on/off torch that has finally dropped the strobing effects.

  • @thatguythatdoesstuff5899
    @thatguythatdoesstuff5899 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My favourite part about parkside battery tools is the fact that they have been sticking with a battery platform for a while now, something not usually common in cheap tools.

  • @gertbenade3082
    @gertbenade3082 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perhaps a follow-up video of the overhead bench light bursting into flames or schmoke upon closer investigation?
    Great video, thanks Clive!

  • @user-mo5hz9kp6y
    @user-mo5hz9kp6y ปีที่แล้ว

    I converted a 2 road lamp cell(2×6v) torch the other day. I put in a 3v bulb, 10 C alkaline cells in holders, and linked them up using a system of manual toggle switches. They're on parralell setting at the moment. When they run down I'll gradually switch each one into series.

  • @martinbrennan152
    @martinbrennan152 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I find the stuff from Lidl to be quite good. Recently I went to one of their stores to buy some butter and I picked up a snazzy small Hadron Colllider, I was chuffed.

  • @SeanBZA
    @SeanBZA ปีที่แล้ว

    120n for the capacitors in circuit says 100n ceramic, the extra coming from the other capacitors and resistors in series. But being ceramic and cheap not likely to stay that way for long, or even be close with 12V applied.

  • @flatbit3090
    @flatbit3090 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Clive for this video, my Bosch 18v GLi VariLED today suddenly went bang when I switched it on so I'm investigating. Great work 👍

  • @sn_all_test
    @sn_all_test ปีที่แล้ว

    i love parkside tools as value items. problem is that they have a somehow high failure percentage (sometimes in a quite noticeable way...) but if you keep the receipt and it is during the warranty, then no problems.

  • @fuloplehel
    @fuloplehel ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video and schematics, I have the similar flashlight from bosch also on the 12V battery system with the same on off switch and it has that clip on the housing which is easier to remove with a hook.

  • @andreasu.3546
    @andreasu.3546 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh now I know why that house next to the train station is lit in red. It's full of astronomers.

  • @SimonParkes
    @SimonParkes ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a few Parkside tools and now am struggling to get the 12v batteries !

    • @bigclivedotcom
      @bigclivedotcom  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah. Both Lidl and Aldi seem to have an issue with getting batteries. I think people were buying them to strip for the cells.

  • @hillppari
    @hillppari ปีที่แล้ว +3

    parkside tools are actually pretty decent for casual use

  • @notpublic7149
    @notpublic7149 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this man's videos. Always so helpful. Cheers!

  • @strongandco
    @strongandco ปีที่แล้ว

    I've had mixed results with Parkside stuff. I found their little 12V drill driver to be as tough as old boots and they punch well above their weight but I've had a 12V Right Angle/multi-position drill die after 30 mins light, intermittent use and it's replacement sounds and feels like it might go the same way.

  • @alanbickerstaff868
    @alanbickerstaff868 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a smaller torch I got from Lidl .It had led light for beam light and a strip of led for work light . Went flat after a week . So always flat when you needed it. Cut the wire to battery brought out wire and made a tiny male and female connector fixed . what's wrong with a good old on off switch. Of course you wouldn't have a channel clive😂

  • @povilasqw
    @povilasqw ปีที่แล้ว

    I've bought a parkside flashlight that works with 20v series battery a month ago. It also has only one mode, but I'm very happy with it since it was ~10 euros (without battery or charger).

  • @glencwilson
    @glencwilson ปีที่แล้ว

    Pretty sure mine has two levels via the switch and maybe the flash mode, will need to check when we get home.

  • @oithetresen609
    @oithetresen609 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have an old tacklife battery that I don't have a drill for anymore, because it broke. It looks really similar. Tacklife doesn't exist anymore sadly. That cordless drill served me well with harsh abuse for 5 years. It was only 60€ back then. It looks exactly like the parkside one. I wonder if They're the same.

  • @TheMrMaxx
    @TheMrMaxx ปีที่แล้ว

    The video just remembered me yesterday evening to charge the worklight in my toolbox 👌

  • @G1ZQCArtwork
    @G1ZQCArtwork ปีที่แล้ว

    I bought two of these as emergency lights. I use the batteries on many of the Parkside tools, some batteries were on offer so I grabbed a pair of those too.
    The 4 ah battery will fit this Torch too, so expect many hours of run time indeed.

  • @ashman-p1y
    @ashman-p1y ปีที่แล้ว

    The battery level indicator being really dull is good for night time, less of a distraction.

  • @rremington3983
    @rremington3983 ปีที่แล้ว

    Heyho Clive, I watched Mr Carlson remove similar glue by putting a bit of alcohol on it, hope that helps, Rob

  • @sharkeys
    @sharkeys ปีที่แล้ว

    nice to see this I keep meaning to pickup a few of these. Bought many of their tools and for the price I've used much worst gear, pretty happy with Parkside to be fair.

  • @Saxtoo
    @Saxtoo ปีที่แล้ว

    I didn't understand anything on that circuit board but enjoyed the explanation! 🤣👍

  • @stepheneyles2198
    @stepheneyles2198 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You mentioned the inductor/switching to improve efficiency: does that induce any visible flicker in the light? Any idea what frequency it's oscillating at?

    • @bigclivedotcom
      @bigclivedotcom  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's very high frequency. Well above the perceivable level.

    • @DrAHorn
      @DrAHorn ปีที่แล้ว +2

      IIRC the switching frequency is typically in the range of kHz to hundreds of kHz, so as Clive said: you are not going to see that. In addition the LED never goes completley off - like unsmoothed, rectified AC - it only varies in intensity somewhat.

  • @davidfalconer8913
    @davidfalconer8913 ปีที่แล้ว

    Handy tip .. To remove pesky staples ( and carpet tacks ? ) , I find an old , but sharp pair of side cutters gives a FAR superior grip on the narrow strip of metal ( compared with pliers ! ) , also the voltage indicator circuit ( built on a separate PCB ) might be used to monitor a 12 Volt Lead Acid battery ( ? ) .. Parkside™ have a nice colour scheme ... DAVE™🛑

  • @BSOE3058
    @BSOE3058 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have 12v parkside with rotating arm, best purchase ever

  • @carlubambi5541
    @carlubambi5541 ปีที่แล้ว

    Common in m12 milwaukee tools they put a clip to hold clam shell together

  • @electronics-by-practice
    @electronics-by-practice ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice teardown with ultraviolet light we can find scorpion at night, will this led last for 30000 hour with that low power, why u didn't use a scope to show us the voltage across the led and the switching frequency.

  • @u.e.u.e.
    @u.e.u.e. ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When I read "12 Volts fladhlight" I was in hope for getting a suggestion for a chargeable car light - it's different. 🤷‍♂️

  • @MrPabsUk
    @MrPabsUk ปีที่แล้ว

    Does the battery from that fit the cheapo Chinesium ratchet you tested ages ago Mr Clive?

    • @bigclivedotcom
      @bigclivedotcom  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Keyed to prevent interchangeability.

    • @MrPabsUk
      @MrPabsUk ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bigclivedotcom Bugger.. Oh well, at least the battery pack should swap between cases, so might pick one up anyway.

  • @TYGAMatt
    @TYGAMatt ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been playing with a MP2480 LED driver recently with a 10W LED. Simple to use and seems quite robust.

  • @jussikuusela7345
    @jussikuusela7345 ปีที่แล้ว

    That battery style looks very similar to what I have on my Hyundai oscillating saw/grinder.

  • @T_Perkins
    @T_Perkins ปีที่แล้ว

    Im curious ro know if that 12v battery is similar or same to one of bosches 'power for all' initiative in either the 'home' catagory of tools or 'proffesional'
    It looks incredibly similar...

    • @bigclivedotcom
      @bigclivedotcom  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sadly they're all keyed to prevent use in other brands.

  • @Donn29
    @Donn29 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why wouldn't they use a simple resistor to current limit the LED, versus so many other components? Is it the large voltage range of a 3s battery?

    • @bigclivedotcom
      @bigclivedotcom  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The resistor would end up dissipating twice the power of the LED.

  • @tdurmon
    @tdurmon ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That battery looks suspiciously like my Milwaukee M12 batteries. I have a feeling that’s the idea

    • @SimonParkes
      @SimonParkes ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They are, but enough differences to make them incompatible :(

    • @redstoner2006
      @redstoner2006 ปีที่แล้ว

      I might be wrong but I nieve that utt might just be a plastic strip on the outside, I've seen that on my einhell and parkside batteries....

    • @AK90
      @AK90 ปีที่แล้ว

      Its also very similar to the Makita BL1013 batteries. I guess that's what you get when making a 3 cell battery. Really only 1 good way to orient the cells.

    • @tonysheerness2427
      @tonysheerness2427 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      About time batteries were standardised.

    • @iandeare1
      @iandeare1 ปีที่แล้ว

      They also look visually similar to some Bosch batteries, with similar specs. but not compatible

  • @Kudos1799
    @Kudos1799 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Interesting you should mention that your desk light is failing / flickering dimming etc. As so is mine after 10 yrs. Brushed St. Cost around £70. Smd's mounted by tube of led's. Not sure if worth fault finding.

  • @T0NGPU
    @T0NGPU ปีที่แล้ว

    Parkside makes really decent power tools.

  • @Ezzell_
    @Ezzell_ ปีที่แล้ว

    Is that battery the same form factor of the Milwaukee M12?

    • @bigclivedotcom
      @bigclivedotcom  ปีที่แล้ว

      Keyed to prevent use in other brands.

  • @billbucktube
    @billbucktube ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a flashlight that uses two 18650 batteries in line with the charging circuit built into it.
    I can find 18650 batteries but not together with the tiny circuit board built in.
    Do you know of a search term for it?
    Like, “Inline 2x18650 with BMS” or something similar?

  • @abitofabitofabit4404
    @abitofabitofabit4404 ปีที่แล้ว

    Parkside is the label for American Aldi's bratwurst range. Oddly appropriate for the item du jour.

  • @jkobain
    @jkobain ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Those clips, you're meant to take them out before unscrewing the case, not afterwards: they are difficult to get out, but grip it even harder when they are the last ones.

  • @Art-fn7ns
    @Art-fn7ns ปีที่แล้ว

    Did I hallucinate it, or Big Clive reviewed the Parkside battery pack, too? I cannot find it. Anybody knows where it is?

  • @b0rd3n
    @b0rd3n ปีที่แล้ว

    Are thoses batteries compatible with Milwaukee M12 tools? Or vice-versa?

    • @bigclivedotcom
      @bigclivedotcom  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No. They all use plastic keys to prevent them being used in other brand's tools.

  • @curtishoffmann6956
    @curtishoffmann6956 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can it disco? I want a light that can disco.

  • @ScottGrammer
    @ScottGrammer ปีที่แล้ว

    I want one! Do you know how long I have been looking for an LED flashlight that does not have 48 modes? ON and OFF is all a flashlight needs!

  • @dino6627
    @dino6627 ปีที่แล้ว

    Picked this up to have a look at the other day, when I saw the cheap 1W LED in the centre of the reflector I put it back down. It is great not to have the strobing modes and seems quite well made, but down to a price, that gives it mediocre light output.

  • @michael-r9d8b
    @michael-r9d8b 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am looking for one of these torches as I borrowed of someone and lost it? He is going mad. I am in Ireland and don't know when they are selling if selling?

    • @bigclivedotcom
      @bigclivedotcom  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They sell them intermittently.

  • @teemoto3923
    @teemoto3923 ปีที่แล้ว

    I prefer my torches to be powered by something flamable. The smoke really enhances the ambiance when dungeon crawling. Now a proper flashlight goes a long way with good batteries. I wonder who lost the memo on the name.

  • @phillipsofthedriver
    @phillipsofthedriver ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks almost like a Milwaukee M12 battery with those three lobes.

    • @bigclivedotcom
      @bigclivedotcom  ปีที่แล้ว

      It's a common triple 18650 form factor between brands, with specific keying to make sure they don't work in other brands.

  • @rickseiden1
    @rickseiden1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Big Clive apologizes for a studio light that's going wonky. Big Clive's fans know what his next video will be about.

    • @bigclivedotcom
      @bigclivedotcom  ปีที่แล้ว

      It'll be the secondary capacitor. Probably potted in rubbery compound.

  • @montgomeryrichard
    @montgomeryrichard ปีที่แล้ว

    As the battery has its own charging and low voltage circuits built-in all you need is an on-off switch and maybe a slightly larger heat sink. forget the amount of battery left indicator as it will just get dimmer and cut off!

  • @alunjones3860
    @alunjones3860 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you measure the forward voltage? Are you sure it's not a dual chip LED?

  • @amorphuc
    @amorphuc ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Big Clive. Pretty cool little light.
    Is this going to be hacked and perhaps in your tool bag?

  • @dedsert9653
    @dedsert9653 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hope you got the 20% off with lidl plus

  • @tomteiter7192
    @tomteiter7192 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    dim battery indicators are good in my book, I hate indicators that seem to be higher power than the actual light. especially blue ones...

  • @xcoder1122
    @xcoder1122 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Parkside products are okay. Considering the low price and that those are sold in supermarkets, you cannot complain. The tools usually sold in supermarkets are far worse and I already bought private label products in hardware stores for about the same price, which ended up being significantly worse. If you don't have big demands and just need the right tool every now and then, you won't go far wrong with Parkside. If you have high demands or you are looking professional quality, you have to look elsewhere but then you also have dig far deeper into your pocket.

  • @jamesowens7148
    @jamesowens7148 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's a proprietary battery. What's the point? AA/AAA or bust.

    • @jamesowens7148
      @jamesowens7148 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Kevin-mp5of They still do? In 2023? I saw a real leaked battery in the late 90s.

  • @U014B
    @U014B ปีที่แล้ว

    5:19 Your WC should work like a diode, for sure...

  • @32_bits
    @32_bits ปีที่แล้ว

    Lidl have infra red temp guns at the moment, perfect for a teardown.

  • @davidwaters6190
    @davidwaters6190 ปีที่แล้ว

    The battery indicator would better be illuminated at night, what the torch is intended for, unless it's a daytime torch.

  • @Bordberti
    @Bordberti ปีที่แล้ว

    Die lidl 10W LED Taschenlampen, die auch alternativ mit einer 18650 betrieben werden können, sind wesentlich praktischer und kleiner als die komische Hohlkörper mit einer kleinen LED dran. Spielzeug.

  • @twocvbloke
    @twocvbloke ปีที่แล้ว

    So no mode to help you find the nearest Esso petrol station then? Given a lot of the cheapo LED torches seem to do S-O-S-O-S-O as their emergency mode... :P

  • @ftm2206
    @ftm2206 ปีที่แล้ว

    we need a homebuilt circuit to safely discharge the 20v batteries

    • @theoztreecrasher2647
      @theoztreecrasher2647 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Drive a nail through them and drop them under a Tesla? 😱😵‍💫

    • @ftm2206
      @ftm2206 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@theoztreecrasher2647 no no... recieve the stop command from the battery bms to disconnect a relay or a power mosfet.

  • @Perthshire
    @Perthshire ปีที่แล้ว

    Almost ONE MILLION subs ;-)

  • @RS-Amsterdam
    @RS-Amsterdam ปีที่แล้ว

    That is probably "Make Clive's Reverse Engineering Harder" Goo, they are on to you, pal !

  • @TheSpatialTheory
    @TheSpatialTheory ปีที่แล้ว

    New screwdriver?

    • @bigclivedotcom
      @bigclivedotcom  ปีที่แล้ว

      In this video probably just one that actually fitted the deep recesses.

  • @d.t.4523
    @d.t.4523 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. Keep working, good luck.

  • @leaveempty5320
    @leaveempty5320 ปีที่แล้ว

    It doesn't flash?

  • @DubiousEngineering
    @DubiousEngineering ปีที่แล้ว

    Jeez ... I generally like parkside stuf, but this one doesn't light my candle 😂

  • @mackfisher4487
    @mackfisher4487 ปีที่แล้ว

    This light mite last too, because it doesn't have one of those vary small crappy switches.

  • @rangerjones5531
    @rangerjones5531 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes! I’m in a wheelchair and use headlamps because my hands are busy, they all have a flash mode, red light mode and an SOS mode. That’s to many!

    • @theoztreecrasher2647
      @theoztreecrasher2647 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep. You really only need too tu doo all that you need two du! 😜😁

  • @Stuartrusty
    @Stuartrusty ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it Arnie approved?

  • @Comrade_YG
    @Comrade_YG ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Its crazy that i got a park side flashlight ad before the video 😅 TH-cam’s ad algorithm’s spying is going a bit too far now

  • @phcoh
    @phcoh ปีที่แล้ว

    But I want to know. What would happen if you replaced the LED with a hotdog... (i really don't know why that came to mind. Either I am sad or dangerous. I would prefer the former. {but no promises})

  • @djedUVprojector
    @djedUVprojector ปีที่แล้ว

    "One moment please..." 🔨🔨🔨💥👍🥃