Hi, Matt ! After watching this video,(and drawing great inspiration from it), I went ahead, and converted a rechargeable philips electric hair trimmer/razor, into a USB powered one. The trimmer, originally had one 1.2 V AAA rechargeable cell inside, which I removed, and in its place I soldered the Voltage Step Down Board (which you have used in this video), tweaking it's output to get around 1.5 Volts. The board now drives the trimmer's motor perfectly & is fed by a portable 5 Volts, 2 Amp Mobile Power bank(Mi Power Bank 10000mAh). Thanks, once again for the inspiration!
@chipszed4 жыл бұрын
legend. IDK why DIY Perks hasnt pinned this!
@ScienceDiscoverer2 жыл бұрын
You could have just used few LEDs to step down the voltage. Step down board is excessive. As you did not create this board and probably have little idea how it works, you just assembled ready parts. You did Assemble It Yourself, not Do It Yourself.
@JosephQPublic2 жыл бұрын
@@ScienceDiscoverer - I’m sure you’re fun at parties… Did he do it himself or did he hire someone to do it for him? He did it himself, thus DIY. Does DIY Perks ACTUALLY build the circuits to turn the input signal into the picture displayed for his laptop LCD screen or does he buy the pre-made components to run the screen? Is he Assemble It Yourself Perks? Stop being pedantic.
@CycloidalHeadache Жыл бұрын
@@ScienceDiscoverer cringe
@alfaxgo8 ай бұрын
@@ScienceDiscovererStill couldn't call it DIY, he must manufacture his own LEDs, wires and connectors.
@DIYPerks8 жыл бұрын
Anyone else think it looks a little bit like the turrets from portal?
@maxgaming15258 жыл бұрын
thats the first thing i thouth
@L3MONGamer8 жыл бұрын
my lg g3 mini flashlight is brighter than 6w torch, its close to 12w
@pirateman19668 жыл бұрын
It looks like a suppository, and that's where the users stores it, when not needed?
@der-andyman8 жыл бұрын
+DIY Perks Hi, do you have links for the "ingredients" for germany too?
@jellefeitsma18098 жыл бұрын
+Dheva Senapathy maybe a usb type c Port is the solution. They can be turned around so you have both options. But your phone must have a type c Port.
@zachellis1476 жыл бұрын
I just finished my own version of this build and it worked out great! easily at least 3x brighter than the built on LED on any of the 5 phones and 3 tablets i tested it with. Had fun building it too
@jackchoukaier8764 Жыл бұрын
Android user 🫵😂
@huntereatsbrownies8 жыл бұрын
Honestly more people need to film their youtube videos in 60fps it is much appreciated and very noticeable!
@joemanfred57388 жыл бұрын
this is literally the most relaxing channel i've ever watched
@lesageethan23808 жыл бұрын
Joe Manfred ikr i don't give a shit about this project but its so relaxing i cant stop watching xd
@luciamulligan5 жыл бұрын
I agree
@D00MLOORD8 жыл бұрын
The Buck-converter used in this is an MP1584. I found when making this that the MP2307 would be preferable. The MP2307 uses Synchronous Rectification and has a higher switching speed which makes it quite more efficient. It's also smaller than the MP1584. Easiest way of finding it is to search Ebay for "supper mini 3a dc-dc converter".
@julypatchouli97198 жыл бұрын
Your voice is so calming and relaxing ^^
@JurajCervenan8 жыл бұрын
I agree your words :)
@WardenMashups8 жыл бұрын
Is that because he's British?
@techtastisch75698 жыл бұрын
+WardenMashups visit colinfurze, his voice is much faster, I wonder that's just because of the backround music?
@jazibdawre35998 жыл бұрын
i know that guy
@sacc1018 жыл бұрын
I think Jony Ive is also a Brit. Just go watch some Apple's design videos like the airpod introduction.
@dylanhenderson54324 жыл бұрын
I've been watching a ton of your videos during Covid-19 and I think this is the first one I can accomplish pretty easily... Thank you for everything dude!
@slawor48 жыл бұрын
And best thing about this project: Doesn't work on apple device's
@gontzi78 жыл бұрын
Holy shit is tru
@user-kh9ki3kq8m8 жыл бұрын
Well fuck
@Mike-oj9mo8 жыл бұрын
I am even more upset I switched to the iPhone, I friggen hate it compared to my old Droid
@aemerox57738 жыл бұрын
This includes the iPhone 7.
@addfuture8 жыл бұрын
Good thing Apples flashlights are bright enough already.
@IceInMaWeiner3 жыл бұрын
A new video using USB-C devices would be really cool! You could go way brighter too since they output more power.
@proyectosledar8 жыл бұрын
excellent, you could add a lens to change the focus too. cheers
@JisooMx7 жыл бұрын
Proyectos LED haz el tuyo amigo, lo quiero ver uwu
@nobkat13 жыл бұрын
@@JisooMx e
@YusufIslam13 жыл бұрын
@Alessandro David you need a life.
@jamesrivettcarnac3 жыл бұрын
@@YusufIslam1 that's automated spam. Report it if you see it.
@EdElectra3 жыл бұрын
@@jamesrivettcarnac I reported him too for pornography
@gkruntz8 жыл бұрын
This gave me ideas for making alot of other peripherals for phones with micro-USB connectors. Thanks!
@magnets10008 жыл бұрын
You could make it even smaller by using the MP2307 buck modules (sometimes called RC buck) which are synchronous and about 1/2 the size
@autumngreenleaf33908 жыл бұрын
Great idea, but isn't that kind of like having to carry around a flashlight?
@MrAnatolyvizitiu8 жыл бұрын
Not really, because you can shrink this project to the size of paperclip and you will not find flash light that small and bright that will fit in your wallet or on your keychain.
@autumngreenleaf33908 жыл бұрын
Great! How? Also, what phone do you have and what are the best features?
@MrAnatolyvizitiu8 жыл бұрын
I use Galaxy S5, and it works with 3 LEDs 1 watt each. When I walk into the garage at night with this thing on, don't even need to turn on the lights to search for something.
@LaryngitisLily8 жыл бұрын
Flashlights need batteries, this doesn't need anything but your phone
@haydenc27428 жыл бұрын
amc7135 current regulator (at a fixed voltage of 3.3vdc, perfect for LED's), 350ma regulation, and are stackable (thanks to budget light forum), not only safer, but MUCH smaller, and won't pull too much current from OTG port very cool build!
@drkastenbrot8 жыл бұрын
are they linear or switching?
@renzevenir48538 жыл бұрын
They're linear regulator. Not as efficient as switching regulator.
@magnets10008 жыл бұрын
You could use them after the buck just to limit the current
@eternalblue21198 жыл бұрын
No way. you just use a sense resistor and error amp back to the buck for current control
@bilaloz43198 жыл бұрын
Hi ! I use that chip on all of my diy usb torches. 7135 is made for this job and works well.
@orkanozgur37498 жыл бұрын
you can make cheap sugru by mixing silicon an baking powder (if you want colour and food colouring)
@IvanOoze19904 жыл бұрын
Starch*
@crusaderACR4 жыл бұрын
@@IvanOoze1990 starch is correcting which
@gdlignos4 жыл бұрын
@@crusaderACR I guess we will never know
@brightmong72903 жыл бұрын
but where would you get silicon?
@notoriusc8 жыл бұрын
I honestly just checked your channel about a half hour ago to see if you've uploaded a new video that I may have missed lol I'm glad I was only disappointed for a half hour lol
@ten1328 жыл бұрын
phew! right?
@debasis91587 жыл бұрын
iyah me too
@24framedavinci398 жыл бұрын
For anybody wondering, this will cost about $20 usd before the mold. The molding he uses ranges from $8-20 but you aren't using all of it on this one project. I'd say you could go cheaper by using epoxy. Maybe the paste epoxy would be a good option. Anyways, nice project. $20 isn't too bad for something original like this. Fun too.
@SlyPearTree8 жыл бұрын
I don't need this as my phone's light is quite bright but if I did need something like this I think I would turn it into a key chain. That would be more useful than keeping it in a convenient location as it makes more sense to keep a real flashlight in that location, specially if it is not the same place where you keep your phone.
@jaynone92624 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. It's a no brainer.
@deldarel8 жыл бұрын
Looking at your phone, dbrand would have been a much better sponsor for this project. Anyway, this is really nice and simple. I might make one for my mum because she's very much into photography
@yolodude178 жыл бұрын
how about a DIY laser pointer? one that has a big range
@NiVEASHAMP008 жыл бұрын
i would love to see that!
@corbonzo18 жыл бұрын
that was consist of the same exact thing, except using a laser diode instead. simple, same steps really
@clray1238 жыл бұрын
with a demo of how to bring down airplanes and cause car accidents
@gafeht8 жыл бұрын
That would actually be pretty great since batteries in laser pointers don't last very long.
@Trippn_Slaps8 жыл бұрын
Get an 18650 battery pointer!
@SpecificLove78 жыл бұрын
Awesome LED project
@AakashKalaria8 жыл бұрын
Reminds of Portal Turrets, "Are you still there?"
@ChrisD43358 жыл бұрын
they sell USB lights 10 for $2 and tiny little adapters for the cell phone. you can buy basically the same thing ready made for less money.
@Cokeynator8 жыл бұрын
ChrisD4335 it is not all about the money, how about having while making one if these?
@HappyConservative-tt5yr8 жыл бұрын
Love your vids. You've come a long way, and have progressed to a very polished look. I would be really interested to see you create a video for a 'Boom Box' build. Those fantastic old radio/cassette boxes with huge speakers etc. Something really creative. Now it's up to you mate! :) GO!
@DIYPerks8 жыл бұрын
Oh, I actually have something like that already planned ;) stay tuned!
@HappyConservative-tt5yr8 жыл бұрын
DIY Perks SWEET! Might I encourage you to consider including Bluetooth in your design? :) I'll be sure to watch for the Vid! Thanks!
@DIYPerks8 жыл бұрын
Bluetooth is the main focus - we're on the same wavelength it seems!
@HappyConservative-tt5yr8 жыл бұрын
DIY Perks looking forward to it!
@Friendroid8 жыл бұрын
DIY Perks When researching, Google "diy Bluetooth ground loop", as this will retrieve tutorials that tackle a problem that occurs when you use a single power supply to power both the amp and Bluetooth module, the infamous ground loop, which manifests itself through a very annoying buzzing.
@DJDOUBLEWIDE3 жыл бұрын
Usually due to terminology and extra technical aspects I'm not too well versed so creators have on a few rare occasion left me behind scratching my head. But I understood every word of this and I actually have two packages of that putty stuff I had no idea what it was for. But I'm ordering the parts if I don't have them here. Thanks man 5 stars
@linuxmq39457 жыл бұрын
You are amazing. Each video I am watching is a pleasure! I am not a technician and would like if you could think about something that would be useful and I have no idea if it is feasible: I live in Brisbane, Australia, the Sunny State! I drive for Uber and when waiting in the Sun, the car gets so hot that I must keep engine running for the A/C and it is very annoying. Also when leaving the car in any parking it is an oven when coming back to it. I wonder if a decent "portable" A/C could be build, such as something that would be stuck inside the windscreen with rolling solar cells accross the windscreen all the way. Kind of a roll-in roll-out design for easy storage when not used. You might think I am silly thinking about this, but it would be definitely sold fast if feasible!
@MrArlenBrazill3 жыл бұрын
Very cool, the rubber part is terrible for heat dissipation though. A 3d printed housing and maybe even a heat sink would improve the project. Love your videos.
@muh1h18 жыл бұрын
Hope all phones have a current limiting feature, so noone will break his USB port trying this...
@IIGrayfoxII8 жыл бұрын
USB ports in phones can handle 2A.
@stehlajz8 жыл бұрын
Yes the connector itself can handle the current, but the internal phone dc-dc boost driver mostly can't. So there must be overcurrent protection to avoid damaging the otg power circuit.
@Mixbag8 жыл бұрын
you are correct and most phones dont have protection. they dont even have over voltage protection.
@rich10514148 жыл бұрын
Drawing too much current over an unprotected phone will cook the traces and fuck the USB port, HOPEFULLY only breaking its OTG capability, but potentially much worse.
@Mixbag8 жыл бұрын
micro usb is max 1.8 A however most charge no more than 1A the pcb copper tracers will defiantly burn up if that is exceeded. some 3w leds could go over that ? if it breaks the usb will no longer work once copper tracer has burnt
@pesoen8 жыл бұрын
i would suggest using a warm led instead of a pure white, as the light is much more comfortable to the eyes(looks like a pure white in the video, i could be wrong of course) also, instead of trying to make a light yourself, you could buy a small inexpensive usb light, with a touchpad for a low price, hook it up, and bam, now you can even adjust the light on the fly :)
@CoolTroniks8 жыл бұрын
Hey Matt, Amazing video as always, i like the way you film and explain on your videos. Even someone doesn't understand whats going on the video, but still going to continue watching. I have tried that on my friends and they continued watching till the end, questioning my after the video, still they understand 80% of it, because you explain it so well. I'd like to see how you do it. How you film, edit, voice over, etc. love to know. Regards from India.
@saddlesore_adventures8 жыл бұрын
OR just plug usb led into OTG cable without cutting anything..... right? there are plenty on ALI.
@slawor48 жыл бұрын
but why
@VinkeHD8 жыл бұрын
That's not fun
@Rivalgamesbg8 жыл бұрын
And carry 2 cables instead of a thumb-sized device... It defeats the purpouse. You would be better off carrying a flashlight. I just didn't like how big he made it, but that way it is easier to understand by people. I would just get the usb-b connector from old data cable and short the ID and GROUND wires, then find a smaller step-down module(or shrink this one with a dremel) and a smaller led.
@VegTutor8 жыл бұрын
this is a 3w led, not some shitty quality LED.....
@supercables2518 жыл бұрын
You should set the voltage regulator first, setting it later will: 1. Runs the risk of damaging equipment that isn't "Smart" 2.Trains people to expect all circuits to protect themselves. 3. Blow up if the first test is on a phone charger.
@geometric51038 жыл бұрын
Thanks for putting the bit at the end about it warming up and the phone killing the power. As I was watching I was thinking it would get to hot and burn out the LED but you answered the question before I could ask. Cheers.
@proyectosledar8 жыл бұрын
wooow, thats klever!!! thanks
@Cosmicmembersolutions8 жыл бұрын
I am subscribed to a few diy but your the only one that goes all the way with the builds and links. I love it. thank you very much
@Sleepdroidstudios8 жыл бұрын
Good video Matt.
@AlexanderHallMusic_4 жыл бұрын
I just happened across your channel yesterday. I've genuinely enjoyed all of your videos so far and look forward to seeing more in my feed!
@loganmancuso37914 жыл бұрын
This dude's life goal is to make an LED brighter than the sun.
@DHPshow8 жыл бұрын
Looks very futuristic with the rubber stuff
@colinjava84478 жыл бұрын
Its clever, but isn't simpler to just buy a small torch that will work without needing a phone attached?
@eternalblue21198 жыл бұрын
I have a small one on my keyring, uses an AA battery and has adjustable brightness and focus
@latzobear7 жыл бұрын
where's the fun in that?
@phillipprado7 жыл бұрын
Colin Java that literally defeats the point in this channel lol no one said this is the simplest option, but on the contrary is it not a good option to have so you never have to charge it or replace a battery? as long as your phone has a charge, you have a light
@DIceG8 жыл бұрын
this channel keeps getting better and better... kudos to you dude, your content from the past years were great but now its better and sounds more professional.
@그냥사람-e9f8 жыл бұрын
am i the only one using phone with "amost-bright-as this project" light built in?
@rocketlauncher968 жыл бұрын
probably
@Rivalgamesbg8 жыл бұрын
You havent seen the light in person... I have used that LED and it is waaay brighter than the flash on your phone. Just think logically, this 3W led has a heatsink which heats up significantly and the phone doesn't. If your flash had that power where will the heat go?
@BloodSprite-tan8 жыл бұрын
my dual led htc one m9 flash is bright enough for the girls i go out with. so i would assume there are a bunch of people that have similar phones and don't need to do this project.
@muskokamike1278 жыл бұрын
my phone is the same way...the led flash is as bright if not brighter than the one in the video...just download the flashlight app and you're good to go....
@Rivalgamesbg8 жыл бұрын
No, just no.You can't judge by the video, just fooling yoirself
@Icesouldy8 жыл бұрын
Once again, high quality content! I enjoy watching your DIY videos very much!
@rajaybent46285 жыл бұрын
Awesome build, may I request a build.... Turning an laptop touch pad to USB or ps/2
@Rammy72Moni4 жыл бұрын
The light gadget is really sweet and handy... but I have to say: I just LOOOVE your Pilea!!!
@Jerbod28 жыл бұрын
I love your work and I see why you do this, but the ads are getting more and more intrusive. Again, I know it's not accidental, but I'd advice not to go much further than this.
@PiTdeLyX8 жыл бұрын
Seeing that he is able to use a USB-stick on his phone (never knew that was possible) - then looking on my phone for a sec not paying attention, next moment i look up he is cutting some kables . dude, never scare me like that again :D
@donnysashari8 жыл бұрын
can you do an OTG external speakers, please? 😄
@Incrazyboyy8 жыл бұрын
gosh that would be sooo awesome!
@TypicalNerds8 жыл бұрын
:O I HOPE TO SEE YOUR IDEA ON THIS CHANNEL
@slawor47 жыл бұрын
Donny Sabri Get a Otg cable, a usb soundcard and a pair of battery powered speaker (3x AA/AAA) connect the soundcard to the Otg cable, open it and add wires to 5v and ground, solder those to the positive and negative terminal of where the batteries used to go. Plug the speakers in to the sound card and hide everything inside one of the speakers. And now you have Otg speakers.
@Poebat7 жыл бұрын
Its possible on android 5.0+ I believe.
@Addy187a17 жыл бұрын
Or just use any speaker with an auxillary cord...
@showmedamoneyz7 жыл бұрын
I wish I had a Sony phone just to have it hanging out the side like that. If I do this on mine it would have to be at the bottom. Yours looks more natural on the side. Very project none the less. Maybe one day you can make a video listing the perfect tools to get started with diy jobs and how to use them. That would be great.
@songlaosin32018 жыл бұрын
Matt, do a electric skateboard tutorial please? 🙏🙏🙏
@DIYPerks8 жыл бұрын
Already planned bro, already planned...
@dave146478 жыл бұрын
ow yes! thanks mate
@LongboardTechnology8 жыл бұрын
I would offer to jump in and collab on that, or at least donate some gear if you weren't so far away.
@pjarnfelt8 жыл бұрын
omg. can't wait!
@iamthebossof8 жыл бұрын
great scott channel recently did something like that.but would love to see DIY perks version
@eureka22018 жыл бұрын
your voice is soothing man
@Diamonddrake8 жыл бұрын
Suggesting calibrating a buck converter by intentionally overloading the USB host controller on their phone isn't the best thing to tell your audience of 590k people. Side note sugru was a nice touch, really sold the functionality.
@sootikins8 жыл бұрын
Well, the presenter also repeatedly calls a potentiometer a "micro knob" (lol!) so what do you really expect? Seems pretty clear that electronics is not exactly his forte.
@Cruznick067 жыл бұрын
My phone actually has a very bright flashlight feature that uses the lights from the dual flash. It is a Droid Turbo2. I have found that this phone's gesture feature is incredibly useful when I need a light. All I need to do is shake my phone a certain direction and my light pops right on. Shake it another way and I get my camera app. This is a great diy for devices that don't have as bright of a flashlight.
@DerGermanAbonnent8 жыл бұрын
Did dbrand and sugru also sponsor this video? But even then, nice video :)
@DIYPerks8 жыл бұрын
Nope :) that skin is just a bit of vinyl wrap cut to the size of the phone. As for the Sugru, I just had some left over from last year.
@Calvin420GetRektM88 жыл бұрын
Bruh... there is to much Prod Placement ...
@JHA8548 жыл бұрын
How is there too much product placement? Would you prefer he just used hot glue to make the outside shell lol. He's using what's best for the project, nothing wrong with that.
@bringbackwindowsphone8 жыл бұрын
Lol I have a Nexus 6P. Amazing light, and using an OTG cable with Bought can allow stuff like plugging in a whole MIDI keyboard, a mouse etc, even a USB hub, and a Ethernet to USB cable
@johnba2919724 жыл бұрын
I'd rather carry a mini torch and save my precious phone battery power.
@elk34074 жыл бұрын
Same reason I still use an iPod
@casperko83117 жыл бұрын
The aluminum plate is for thermal dissipation. Using thermal compound and some way of cooling it would stop the LED from cutting out when it heats up.
@marcuscoster65298 жыл бұрын
My phone's flash is about the same brightness and it's nearly 3 years old, to improve on mine with a thing like this, it would drain battery ridiculously fast.
@applegwava8 жыл бұрын
it probably isnt,that led is quite powerful.i think its probably his camera adjusting for the difference in light
@marcuscoster65298 жыл бұрын
Alvis Gwa Maybe
@regansiever47968 жыл бұрын
Marcus Coster my Samsung Galaxy s5 neo has probably one of the brightest flashlights, I've been able to decently light up an entire average sized bedroom with it
@marcuscoster65298 жыл бұрын
Rans Animation That's the kind of brightness an LG G3 has.
@regansiever47968 жыл бұрын
Yup
@vegardjohannessen30098 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your videos. Your camerawork and audio commentary are very pleasing to hear/watch and I find your content very interesting and easily explained. I even built a portable speaker with bluetooth thanks to one of your other videos :)
@kaib.57088 жыл бұрын
Why would you need an OTG cable if you cut of the female usb a anyways?
@GhastlyDerp8 жыл бұрын
The magic is in the microUSB side
@mikeynjs948 жыл бұрын
On the microUSB side, pins 4 and 5 are shorted together telling the phone to go into host mode.
8 жыл бұрын
@Mikeguy94 wow dude.. THANKS SOOO SOOO MUCH :) If you wouldn't gave that info, I'd try normal micro usb connector and probably fail..
@greenvm8 жыл бұрын
they are not shorted. there is a resistor between them
@mikeynjs948 жыл бұрын
Máté Varga In a proper one there is a resistor, but they can be just shorted together if you go the DIY route.
@AJMansfield17 жыл бұрын
Note that the USB spec actually only allows you to draw 100 mA unless the device enumerates and configures the port for more current - you can get a small dedicated chip that will do this for you for pretty cheap though.
@wilms-videodigitales41408 жыл бұрын
this thing is insanely bright xD
@DIYPerks8 жыл бұрын
Very much so :)
@dosluke8 жыл бұрын
if I used 2 or four of them, how would i have to adjust the circuitry? just finding the right knob position?
@dosluke8 жыл бұрын
Παναγιώτης Συσκάκης thank you :)
@titanic1578 жыл бұрын
Honestly I'm never going to make any of these projects because I'm lazy but I love your channel and your voice is very relaxing!
@haydeyangel8 жыл бұрын
this might be silly,but I don't have a solder and I don't know how to use one. is there a way to do something like this without, or are they cheap/easy to figure out?
@DIYPerks8 жыл бұрын
They're actually super easy to use - it's just a hot tip that melts the solder when touched against it. So, if you hold together the two bits that need to be connected and then touch them with the soldering iron, it all melts and joins together. See if you can borrow one from somebody first, and if you find yourself using it often consider buying a cheap one for yourself.
@rronaldreagan8 жыл бұрын
how difficult is it to google it up?
@MrStemkilla8 жыл бұрын
youtube it. there are plenty of little tips most videos should teach you. someone just going out and trying it will make many many sloppy jobs. Although that is how I learned. I suggest practicing on joining small wires together first before taking on something that requires a more delicate touch.
@casewhite50488 жыл бұрын
How many females have you seen solder anything
@casewhite50488 жыл бұрын
you can just buy one on amazon and buy the connector that fits your phone you might even be able to get one that works with a lab top to
@frankiefaithful8 жыл бұрын
The modular phone revolution has begun, and you started it.
@Raven-fu1zz8 жыл бұрын
just wondering, what phone do you have
@ConceptNull8 жыл бұрын
looks like sony z5 compact. Im not sure tho.
@ConceptNull8 жыл бұрын
on second look its probably just regular z5
@DIYPerks8 жыл бұрын
Xperia Z3 Compact with a bit of vinyl wrap stuck to the back.
@PineCone227_8 жыл бұрын
its not the z5. its the z3
@StefanBlurr8 жыл бұрын
so glad you don't have an Iphone. (im serious)
@AshLordCurry4 жыл бұрын
Amazing how technology evolved that quickly, now it's the standard on every smartphone and no one noticed it
@JosephQPublic2 жыл бұрын
I noticed… it’s a nice change up from having to download an app to manually use the LED to having a built in app.
@HammyTechnoid8 жыл бұрын
Play the "Actually" game and chug a drink everytime you hear the word Actually!!! Only a minute in and heard it twice!!!!
@alexanderSydneyOz4 жыл бұрын
that isn't much, actually.
@PlasmaHH8 жыл бұрын
Nice attention to detail with the data cables, but sorry to say it, your soldering skills still have quite some room for improvement ;)
@mytrados8 жыл бұрын
Could you modify this to be a reading light? =o
@IIGrayfoxII8 жыл бұрын
yeah, just lower the current so it is not blindingly bright.
@Hellsong898 жыл бұрын
And possible add heat sink behind the led. Also if you dont this to get power from you phone, then you can chance it USB connector and get power from any USB socket. Same method, different connector. Also add switch on the ground wire and you get it go on and off with out removing it from USB socket, that is too far away.
@DecibelAlex8 жыл бұрын
you won't be needing a heat sink for that..
@DanieleGiorgino8 жыл бұрын
Dude, that was a slick double-sponsor there. I almost didn't notice it. The next step in this project would be to properly terminate the data lines so it can draw the full 1A.
@Problimatic8 жыл бұрын
Refine the design and...sell it!
@peaceandlove58558 жыл бұрын
i hope to see you making a Metal Detector from A to Z :D , including circuitry & all :) i like your DIY videos even before watching them , keep going
@tobiasherbert69114 жыл бұрын
Hi, you could use some (free) Software Apps. They use the Smartphone Hardware (Antenna)...
@ロペズファビアン8 жыл бұрын
It looks like a plastic spoon
@DIYPerks8 жыл бұрын
It would have to be a funny kind of spoon I must admit. Wouldn't be able to get much on on it really.
@IllInformedHuman6 жыл бұрын
A smartphone hack that is ACTUALLY USEFUL! I didn't think those words could form to make a sentence such as that. Good show!
@sang78738 жыл бұрын
Do u know how to make OTG usb type c cable? I would like to see the video on that. I try to find any source on the internet but not found. I don't know which pin is need pull up or pull down to trigger the host mode.
@someweirdboi19088 жыл бұрын
Just buy one
@AshleyVanSteenacker8 жыл бұрын
Just put a 5K resistor on CC and GND And that should do the trick. Just don't forget to add some extra output caps between VBUS and GND
@sang78738 жыл бұрын
Ashley Van Steenacker thank you very much
@amatorif7 жыл бұрын
I would recommend using "proto putty" in place of suguru for price. All it is is cornstarch mixed with 100% silicon and it creates moldable rubber with some food coloring or water as an activator.
@Mobin928 жыл бұрын
Why not use 2 Leds in Series instead of the voltage regulator?
@gekkehenkie00017 жыл бұрын
Adventist that's not how that works. 2 white leds require about 6 volt. USB provides 5 volt, so they "underperform". That's where the typical diode characteristics kick in: letting through less amps when they are "undervolted". With 2.5 volt instead of 3.2 they will use aprox 1/8 of the max current
@vega12876 жыл бұрын
but what about thair breack trough voltage @@gekkehenkie0001
@gekkehenkie00016 жыл бұрын
@@vega1287 yeah, could very well be they don't do anything at all. In my experience it takes a minimum of 2.5 - 2.6 volt to give a visible result. Anyway, they don't burn up either 😂
@vega12876 жыл бұрын
@@gekkehenkie0001 well as far as i know blue leds start to light up at about 3 volts and a white led is basically a uv blue led with a phopphor infront of it to create white light through flurescencee
@gekkehenkie00016 жыл бұрын
@@vega1287 their useable range is on average between 2.9 to 3.2, but they do start emitting light from 2.6 volt, just very little.
@carlmcl728 жыл бұрын
I likely will not make the project, but thank you for introducing me to Sugru. Fascinating stuff.
@OnlyNotes8 жыл бұрын
Heh, sucks to be an iPhone user right about now, don't it?
@AdrianNelson15078 жыл бұрын
Wow, a diy perk that I've done! Thank you so much for sharing :)
@MrJewripper8 жыл бұрын
my phone is type C 😥 first world problems...
@diedevanmarle8 жыл бұрын
China is the key
@TheMrMKultra8 жыл бұрын
even better! when you do this you can plug it in both ways!
Obbliteration this, although advertised, does not work with the OnePlus 2 (and perhaps the OP3 not either). OnePlus devices don't recognize usb 3.0+ devices. I have to use the adapter from oneplus with micro B cable to have OTG functionality
@Obbliteration8 жыл бұрын
An LED is not a 3.0 device so I question your statement but you may be right. But anyway who said anything about 1+ pohnes?
@farvizn57218 жыл бұрын
i'm impressed with the final design.. keep it up.
@Joe-dt7wp8 жыл бұрын
You could add a loop so that you can keep it on your keys
@Hellsong898 жыл бұрын
Take possible aluminum strip, bend it half, add key ring on the middle, put some thermal paste between just polished surfaces and bolt it to leds heat sink with small machine screws. Then add suguru or what ever over it. This should also extend the usage time of the light before it over heats on point of shutting down. You can make it from steel too to make it more durable, but heat transfer is far less with steel than using aluminum.
@rowans.corner3 жыл бұрын
And for iPhones you'd need a Lightning-to-USB OTG dongle. Thanks, Apple.
@Modelero8 жыл бұрын
Wow, trying to get better performace than a flashlight without concetrating the light. lolwut
@Shadowdarknessone7 жыл бұрын
Thank you really much. I searched so Long for something like this.
@TheRealThisIsAlex8 жыл бұрын
I think every YT's channel is sponsoring a company.Like WTH Isn't YT money is enough?
@JackT95958 жыл бұрын
Whining about an advertisement you can easily skip which is directly supporting the creator of the video you are watching. Isn't this totally free, interesting and inspiring content enough?
@TheRealThisIsAlex8 жыл бұрын
Lotus It's my opinion.Don't judge it if you didn't agree.
@probablydei8 жыл бұрын
You'd be surprised how much little money you get from KZbin videos. Usually around a penny for every 20 views...
Price of all those parts from amazon inc. shipping is about 50$ For that money we can buy high quality flashlight, with 10W(1000Lm) of power so about 4 times more than that DIY crap. Also that DIY egg will die quickly because there is no cooling for the LED.
@Arek_R.8 жыл бұрын
What heat dispenser??? Its even thermally isolated by that plastic. And no heatsink.
@mackwood21648 жыл бұрын
You can buy these on ebay for less than $1 dollar USD. There are two types using SMD LED's. One that is a constant brightness and one you can dim as needed. Here';s what they look like -- www.ebay.com/itm/MINI-Touch-Switch-USB-mobile-power-camping-lamp-LED-night-light-White-lamp-WF-/371741972756? -- I have a few of them and use them with a mini/micro usb OTG adapter of approximately the same size. I keep the light plugged into the usb adapter and it fits in a pocket. Much less bulky and only cost $2. Now they certainly are not 3 watt LEDs, but they are still very bright and will light up a car interior, footpath in front of you or tent quite nicely... and gently sip from the battery.
@Arek_R.8 жыл бұрын
I have dimmable(by touch panel) usb flaslight. These are just another reason to do not build that shitty flaslight by diyperks...
@Arek_R.7 жыл бұрын
I didnt know that it will be shit.
@mackwood21647 жыл бұрын
Found it. Here is the one with the touch-dimmer switch - www.ebay.com/itm/MINI-Touch-Switch-USB-mobile-power-camping-lamp-LED-night-light-White-lamp-XW9/272450283507
@PoiSonSonic8 жыл бұрын
Happy to see you're back
@curtisphillips25948 жыл бұрын
Why not just use the led built in for the flash for your camera lol?
@Edgard4228 жыл бұрын
This one is brighter
@Baxtexx8 жыл бұрын
Did you even watch the video?
@arshdeepthind68207 жыл бұрын
He just said they aren’t bright enough
@A4358h8 жыл бұрын
Nice project. Your videos are getting better with each new release. Thanks :-)
@carlosarturorenotsalazar28576 жыл бұрын
""No hay subtitulo en español y no entinedo serias muy amable saludos de mexico""
@ilias64418 жыл бұрын
Man you are the best!!! you might take some time to upload but it is really awesome watching your videos
@DanSutherland4 жыл бұрын
Neat! While very portable, I'd like to make a version that extends from my phone on like a posable arm or cord to get light I can setup at any angle. I'd also add a slider to adjust brightness on the knob.
@bilaloz43198 жыл бұрын
Hi, just a quick tip, a single AMC7135 LED driver chip (350mA 3.3V CC CV) does the same job that Voltage Step Down Board does, and also your power led will be driven cool. Cheers !
@dm20604 жыл бұрын
So you're essentially surrounding the heatsink entirely in an insulating material. Smart.
@VIDEOEPPO8 жыл бұрын
your videos are awesome. they are very different and you always give usable and workable ideas. I look up to you for making and improving my videos too. Your ideas are intelligent and your script covers almost everything. Really great!!! very inspiring
@ziome3eg7 жыл бұрын
I hate videos where people say "You need OTG cable" when they can get a normal micro usb cable , but cool video.