DIY Perks | A DIY smartphone hack that's actually useful! @DIYPerks | Uploaded September 2016 | Updated October 2024, 38 minutes ago.
In this video we'll be creating an incredibly bright plug-in smartphone light, that absolutely dwarfs the one the phone already has! This is perfect for times where you need some serious light but don't have room to carry around a dedicated flashlight - it really is like a super nova in your pocket.
Parts links:
Disclosure: These are affiliate links. If you click them and make a purchase from the various merchants they link to, DIY Perks may earn a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to the eBay Partner Network and Amazon Associates.
Sugru (moldable rubber):
Amazon US: amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=dp059-20&keywords=sugru&index=aps&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=xm2&linkId=f6657e25cb02902550d5d81c2b42452d
Amazon UK: amazon.co.uk/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&index=aps&keywords=sugru&linkCode=as2&tag=di05e-21
USB OTG Cable:
Amazon US: amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=dp059-20&keywords=usb_otg_cable&index=aps&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=xm2&linkId=c27e7ba45f8a5894f1cb96255e7aacff
Amazon UK: amazon.co.uk/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&index=aps&keywords=USB%20OTG%20cable&linkCode=as2&tag=di05e-21
eBay US: rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575117832&toolid=10001&campid=5337657473&customid=&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Febay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_udlo%3D%26_udhi%3D%26_ftrt%3D901%26_ftrv%3D1%26_sabdlo%3D%26_sabdhi%3D%26_samilow%3D%26_samihi%3D%26_dmd%3D1%26_ipg%3D200%26_nkw%3Dusb%2Botg%2Bcable%26LH_LocatedIn%3D1%26_sop%3D15
eBay UK: rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575117832&toolid=10001&campid=5337657473&customid=&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Febay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_sop%3D15%26_nkw%3Dusb%2Botg%2Bcable%26LH_PrefLoc%3D1%26rt%3Dnc%26LH_BIN%3D1
Voltage Step Down Board:
Amazon US: amazon.com/gp/product/B01AQ3OVAU/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=dp059-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01AQ3OVAU&linkId=162f29158d143b197ec31210134c424f
Amazon UK: amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00ZVN1EEC/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B00ZVN1EEC&linkCode=as2&tag=di05e-21
eBay US: rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575117832&toolid=10001&campid=5337657473&customid=&icep_item=222007350945&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg
eBay UK: rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575117832&toolid=10001&campid=5337657473&customid=&icep_item=301148261237&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229508&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg
3W Super Bright LED:
Amazon US: amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=dp059-20&keywords=3w_led_star_base&index=aps&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=xm2&linkId=35a0f343d8f2c9075a6a7b09ecd0eb0a
Amazon UK: amazon.co.uk/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&index=aps&keywords=3w%20led%20star%20chip&linkCode=as2&tag=di05e-21
eBay US: rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575117832&toolid=10001&campid=5337657473&customid=&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Febay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_odkw%3D3w%2Bled%26LH_PrefLoc%3D1%26_ftrt%3D901%26_sop%3D15%26_dmd%3D1%26LH_BIN%3D1%26_osacat%3D0%26_ipg%3D200%26_ftrv%3D1%26_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.X3w%2Bled%2Bsmd%2Bchip%2Blight.TRS0%26_nkw%3D3w%2Bled%2Bsmd%2Bchip%2Blight%26_sacat%3D0
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In this video we'll be creating an incredibly bright plug-in smartphone light, that absolutely dwarfs the one the phone already has! This is perfect for times where you need some serious light but don't have room to carry around a dedicated flashlight - it really is like a super nova in your pocket.
Parts links:
Disclosure: These are affiliate links. If you click them and make a purchase from the various merchants they link to, DIY Perks may earn a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to the eBay Partner Network and Amazon Associates.
Sugru (moldable rubber):
Amazon US: amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=dp059-20&keywords=sugru&index=aps&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=xm2&linkId=f6657e25cb02902550d5d81c2b42452d
Amazon UK: amazon.co.uk/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&index=aps&keywords=sugru&linkCode=as2&tag=di05e-21
USB OTG Cable:
Amazon US: amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=dp059-20&keywords=usb_otg_cable&index=aps&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=xm2&linkId=c27e7ba45f8a5894f1cb96255e7aacff
Amazon UK: amazon.co.uk/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&index=aps&keywords=USB%20OTG%20cable&linkCode=as2&tag=di05e-21
eBay US: rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575117832&toolid=10001&campid=5337657473&customid=&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Febay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_udlo%3D%26_udhi%3D%26_ftrt%3D901%26_ftrv%3D1%26_sabdlo%3D%26_sabdhi%3D%26_samilow%3D%26_samihi%3D%26_dmd%3D1%26_ipg%3D200%26_nkw%3Dusb%2Botg%2Bcable%26LH_LocatedIn%3D1%26_sop%3D15
eBay UK: rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575117832&toolid=10001&campid=5337657473&customid=&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Febay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_sop%3D15%26_nkw%3Dusb%2Botg%2Bcable%26LH_PrefLoc%3D1%26rt%3Dnc%26LH_BIN%3D1
Voltage Step Down Board:
Amazon US: amazon.com/gp/product/B01AQ3OVAU/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=dp059-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01AQ3OVAU&linkId=162f29158d143b197ec31210134c424f
Amazon UK: amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00ZVN1EEC/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B00ZVN1EEC&linkCode=as2&tag=di05e-21
eBay US: rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575117832&toolid=10001&campid=5337657473&customid=&icep_item=222007350945&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg
eBay UK: rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575117832&toolid=10001&campid=5337657473&customid=&icep_item=301148261237&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229508&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg
3W Super Bright LED:
Amazon US: amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=dp059-20&keywords=3w_led_star_base&index=aps&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=xm2&linkId=35a0f343d8f2c9075a6a7b09ecd0eb0a
Amazon UK: amazon.co.uk/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&index=aps&keywords=3w%20led%20star%20chip&linkCode=as2&tag=di05e-21
eBay US: rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575117832&toolid=10001&campid=5337657473&customid=&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Febay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_odkw%3D3w%2Bled%26LH_PrefLoc%3D1%26_ftrt%3D901%26_sop%3D15%26_dmd%3D1%26LH_BIN%3D1%26_osacat%3D0%26_ipg%3D200%26_ftrv%3D1%26_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.X3w%2Bled%2Bsmd%2Bchip%2Blight.TRS0%26_nkw%3D3w%2Bled%2Bsmd%2Bchip%2Blight%26_sacat%3D0
eBay UK: rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575117832&toolid=10001&campid=5337657473&customid=&icep_item=131345637382&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229508&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg
This video is sponsored by Squarespace.
Want to build a website? Visit squarespace.com/perks for a free trial and 10% off.
OFFICIAL LINKS:
Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/DIYPerks
Official Website: diyperks.com
Discord: diyperks.com/discord-server
Forums: diyperks.com/community
Twitter: twitter.com/DIYPerks
