This would be a great project to do with a kid to teach them basic skills and electronics. Include some soldering, and it makes a nice skill building exercise. 😊
@theunknownatheist3815 I agree with you. I took out the soldering to make it easier, but I was soldering what I was in elementary school. It's one of many things that I appreciate that my dad taught me.
@@EarthlingEDC I like it because it is an original idea and there are not so many of those on YT.
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Nice minimum electric project. Works also with a 3V coin cell. See for example Felix Immler "How to add a LED Light on your Victorinox Swiss Army Knife". Even without the tubes the light will work under water. Only thing that will happen over time is corrosion, that's why Victorinox did not bother to make their LED flashlight in their knifes water resistant. Under water It also should strain the battery a little bit more, since you have a small electrolysis running. ;)
You will definitely get a bit of rust on the two batteries and I would avoid getting salt water on it, but the fresh water is not really a problem for it as long as it is not inwoter for a prolonged period. In regard to coin cells, I had considered that, but like the longer life I get from the two AAA batteries. Many thanks for your post.
@thumperstick - I'm sure you could, but then you would lose the extended shelf life, the water resistance and some of the extended runtime that comes with using Alkaline batteries. thanks for taking the time to post.
Kickass project! Oh, and another way to tell positive from negative on LEDs (in case you've salvaged one from some circuit, and end up cutting the leads the same length), is that the LED "bulb" part has the round rim at the base of it, as FLAT on one of the pole sides 😉👍
Great DIY project and I like the price! Thanks for another good one. So Phil, seeing your saved bits and pieces reminds me of, or is exactly the same stuff I save. I even own some of the exact same EDC tools, knives, etc. But especially the swiss-tech. Odd little thing, but well made, right? I've had it for around 20 years? It does have it's useful implements. We also share the same first name. Two Ls or one? Still catching up on your video history. All good stuff. Have a great weekend. KK
this is very very cool!
@maxlvledc - As always, many thanks for your feedback!
Great project to do with a kid
@JustinJJN - definitely !
This would be a great project to do with a kid to teach them basic skills and electronics. Include some soldering, and it makes a nice skill building exercise. 😊
@theunknownatheist3815 I agree with you. I took out the soldering to make it easier, but I was soldering what I was in elementary school. It's one of many things that I appreciate that my dad taught me.
Wow - what a great idea!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
You are very welcome. glad you like it!
@@EarthlingEDC I like it because it is an original idea and there are not so many of those on YT.
Nice minimum electric project. Works also with a 3V coin cell. See for example Felix Immler "How to add a LED Light on your Victorinox Swiss Army Knife".
Even without the tubes the light will work under water. Only thing that will happen over time is corrosion, that's why Victorinox did not bother to make their LED flashlight in their knifes water resistant.
Under water It also should strain the battery a little bit more, since you have a small electrolysis running. ;)
You will definitely get a bit of rust on the two batteries and I would avoid getting salt water on it, but the fresh water is not really a problem for it as long as it is not inwoter for a prolonged period. In regard to coin cells, I had considered that, but like the longer life I get from the two AAA batteries. Many thanks for your post.
cool
@kathleensmith370 - Thank for taking the time to post. I sincerely appreciate it.
nice idea!)
Thank you! Cheers!
Very useful, it would be interesting to see if it could be made with usbc rechargeable AA batteries!
@thumperstick - I'm sure you could, but then you would lose the extended shelf life, the water resistance and some of the extended runtime that comes with using Alkaline batteries. thanks for taking the time to post.
Kickass project! Oh, and another way to tell positive from negative on LEDs (in case you've salvaged one from some circuit, and end up cutting the leads the same length), is that the LED "bulb" part has the round rim at the base of it, as FLAT on one of the pole sides 😉👍
And by looking inside, there iis always big and a small part. The big is the negative cathode anvil and the small is the positive anode post.
Thanks for sharing that.
Pretty slick. 👍
@bayouflats5054 - It's a super easy build as well. I hope you get a chance to make one.
@@EarthlingEDC😆 I will! I’m a flashlight nut. It literally is the gift I give the most to everyone. Thanks for the reply.
Great DIY project and I like the price! Thanks for another good one.
So Phil, seeing your saved bits and pieces reminds me of, or is exactly the same stuff I save. I even own some of the exact same EDC tools, knives, etc. But especially the swiss-tech. Odd little thing, but well made, right? I've had it for around 20 years? It does have it's useful implements. We also share the same first name. Two Ls or one? Still catching up on your video history. All good stuff. Have a great weekend. KK
@KoJaksKranium - Phil! thanks for the post. It's two LLs :-) Also, I think some Swiss Tech tools are very under rated ...
😊💯👍🫶😊
@kaidzaack2520 - You were quick to post. 😊 Thanks for the feedback.
@@EarthlingEDC “Praise is like champagne. Both must be served while they are still bubbling!”
Good job - keep going! 😉💯👍🫶