A DIY smartphone hack that's actually useful!

2016-09-20

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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:

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Sugru (moldable rubber):

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USB OTG Cable:

Amazon US: https://www.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

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Voltage Step Down Board:

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Amazon UK: https://www.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

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