DIY lite for your shelter

[zelph]

Light up your shelter with a DIY LED(light emitting diode) light.

I'm using a 12 led (12volt) replacement tail light/break light bul. Purchased at a mega truck stop off the tollway. Where the truckers shop.

led's operate on low voltage. Resistors are used to reduce the vehicles 12 v down to whats required for the led's. You cans see the resistors in the photos.

This is a project that is work-in-process. If you like tinkering, you may want to make one of these.

I will wire it so that only six diodes will be working when the battery is connected to the terminals. A small momentary on switch will be incorporated to make all 12 diodes light up for MEGA light requirements. The one photo shows 6 led's lit up.



The entire bulb is waterproof. Little resistors inside. Thing looks cool.










A few years ago I made this LED lite using a large diameter led. Snaps onto a nine volt battery.






I have mini survival kits in my autos and grab and run backpacks. The kits are contained in rectangular altoids tins. When I can get a round toit, I take a photo of one.

[TobyJennings]

Light up your shelter with a DIY LED(light emitting diode) light.

I'm using a 12 led light (12volt) replacement tail light/break light bul. Purchased at a mega truck stop off the tollway. Where the truckers shop.

led's operate on low voltage. Resistors are used to reduce the vehicles 12 v down to whats required for the led's. You cans see the resistors in the photos.

This is a project that is work-in-process. If you like tinkering, you may want to make one of these.

I will wire it so that only six diodes will be working when the battery is connected to the terminals. A small momentary on switch will be incorporated to make all 12 diodes light up for MEGA light requirements. The one photo shows 6 led's lit up.



The entire bulb is waterproof. Little resistors inside. Thing looks cool.










A few years ago I made this LED lite using a large diameter led. Snaps onto a nine volt battery.






I have mini survival kits in my autos and grab and run backpacks. The kits are contained in rectangular altoids tins. When I can get a round toit, I take a photo of one.

Hello man I hope you will reply to my post.. I am searching for similar kits and not able to find in the market.. Can you please help in finding these lights kits.. Waiting for reply thanks in advance:)

[zelph]

The parts are available at Radio Shack stores with the exception of the automotive style multi led bulbs which is available at automotive stores. Have fun building your own. Thanks for your inquiry.