This is so cool too. I'm going to make some for family and friends. And I love the little screw driver case. I had to chuckle when they came out of the Chap Stick container so proud.
I actually did this. I had to buy the lights off eBay. I made one for me and my daughter. I stuck with the AAA because with the AA it bulged the box out a bit. It is very useful. I love mine. Thanks for sharing.
santiago vindell I'm tempted to buy one of those big Tic Tacs but the store near me has only orange and I prefer normal mint so I have to wait till I see one. Post a link here when you make one.
MeZillch: THANK YOU for this and all your other videos! I SO much enjoy your creativity, inventiveness, curiosity, problem solving, and clear, concise presentation. Always brightens my day when a new video of yours is posted. Cheers!
good idea ive found tons of these abandoned in gardens whilst working people buy em and chuck em away when they stop working, new batt and they work like new
Always enjoy your videos, look forward to the next! Have you done anything yet with the new style altoids can yet? Would be cool to see what you come up with. Thanks for the great videos.
That is VERY cool. I wonder if you could use a pie tin with that heavy aluminum and make a reflector of sorts to help out that LED light or get a brighter LED? I'm just thinking to increase the throw of light to a few feet or so. Man I LOVE your videos.
wjf213 This is more of a glow fob, not a flashlight, but I suppose anything is possible. The concept is it glows in the dark, all night, so you can spot your keys more easily if you misplace them or drop them in the forest. If it drew enough power to act as a real flashlight I doubt the existing battery would work for more than an hour or so. Good idea though. Higher power designs will be discussed in part two...
just a couple of thoughts. Is it possible for you to make a dedicated survival kit? so fitting in as much as possible, but also the contents needs to slide out in some way to gain access to it. Also, over the years you have changed your dec loads of times, and come up with some great systems, but could you do a video to your current and most recommended kit to carry?? Thanks a lot
Thanks, everyone. Lots of good comments, questions, and suggestions. This was just part one. In part 2 I'll talk about switches, more power, size variations, incorporating other gizmos, incorporating a micro survival kit... The next video I post may not be part 2, by the way, but may reference this video.
Stefan Iftemie Other than showing some Tic Tac boxes wrapped with Parafob style whipping I hadn't really planned on it. I wish I could remake/update those old videos [paracord bracelet and parfob] to show more details but I guess all I could do is post new ones. Was there something in particular you were hoping to see? I'm not a knot expert, I kid you not, so if knots are what you seek I'm not your knot guy. [OK, not funny.]
Was that a PS2 knife with screwdrivers? That's pretty cool you can insert the different heads in. Does it come with the screw heads when you purchased it?
i love your channel and would love a tutorial on a tic-tac slor powered battery charger with usb for my phone as i,m a bit thick and need showing step by step, i cant even correct slor to solar on my tab keyboard
This video, part 1 of a 3 part series (actually 4 if you count the Mini Tic Tac Survival Pac For Key Chain Carry video) plus the one on TicTac USB ruclips.net/video/Prlkm4vyAAM/видео.html were sort of experimental designs. I show a fast forward version of the construction in the USB video but I don't really recommend it. They are not the sort of thing I would suggest one use for real emergency or survival situations they are just sort of fun experiments, that's all. Since I don't endorse them for actual real world use I also don't plan on making dedicated start to finish tutorials on them, sorry. The USB design I made without use of a soldering gun. It all fits together pressing against the metal paper clip just by friction and the whole thing can fall apart in a fall to the ground. Buy a REAL charger (USB) if you need one. AAA batteries are also so weak you'd be lucky to get a phone call more than just a few minutes out of them. Even the larger AA batteries won't give a full charge.
Love your ideas! I have one question, when you are moving the finished product around, shouldn't the light go off? just a curious thought, or maybe I am being too picky. Thanks again!
GeeDub Well the concept is this is primarily a glowfob, not a flashlight. A glowfob needs to be on perpetually, at least during the night half of the 24 hour day, so if you misplace your keys or drop them in the grass you can find them. For these to work you would need to leave your key tray, [the thing you drop your keys in when you arrive back home] in a sunny window so whenever sitting there in the sun [or a desk lamp], they recharge. For people who exclusively keep their keys inside a dark pocket, even once they return home, this thing won't work. This video was just part 1. Part 2 will discuss switch options. The simplest one is to insert a [removable] thin strip of plastic between the battery terminal and the battery, accessed by opening the candy dispensing flap.
if you put a very small ziplock bag with water in it..it may illuminate better..aswell i was tols to put clear nail polish over the solar panel and it will make your lighting stronger..hmm i may try that
Add a switch to turn off that light would be the first modification I would do. Great idea, but having that light on all the time isn't something I'd want.
William Todd I talk a bit about that in part two. One option is to simply jam a thin strip of plastic between the battery and the plus side terminal to disconnect the circuit. [This is actually how they come from the store.]Doing that or mounting a real deal switch under the candy dispensing flap means you have easy access and don't have to disassemble the whole thing to get at it.
MeZillch Its definitely something to do, having that light on continuously means the thing would be useless when you really need it most likely as the battery would be dead when you really need it LOL.
My two favorites in the mini size are the Leatherman "Squirt" PS4 and the Micra, which was their original mini keychain tool and so popular that they keep making it despite it being decades old. I mod one here: ruclips.net/video/QlETPnEYoo4/видео.html
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This is so cool too. I'm going to make some for family and friends. And I love the little screw driver case. I had to chuckle when they came out of the Chap Stick container so proud.
It is always a pleasure to see that you've posted a new video. You're one of my RUclips favorites.
I actually did this. I had to buy the lights off eBay. I made one for me and my daughter. I stuck with the AAA because with the AA it bulged the box out a bit. It is very useful. I love mine. Thanks for sharing.
I now have started gathering parts for this project but with the bigger Tic Tac box and 18650 batteries ! Thanks dude you are awesome!
santiago vindell I'm tempted to buy one of those big Tic Tacs but the store near me has only orange and I prefer normal mint so I have to wait till I see one. Post a link here when you make one.
Nice, I enjoy the new TicTac format you're working with and fresh ideas!
MeZillch: THANK YOU for this and all your other videos! I SO much enjoy your creativity, inventiveness, curiosity, problem solving, and clear, concise presentation. Always brightens my day when a new video of yours is posted. Cheers!
That's good. Like how you just really reconfigured it. Good thinking!
I have just bought one at 99c only store. Lol can't wait for the update vídeo... Greetings.
Survival MX The funny thing is the box of Tic Tac candies cost more than the solar flashlight AAA battery charger [battery included]!
MeZillch lol that's right I didn't notice that...
I love your videos. You are the best you tuber on this subject!
good idea ive found tons of these abandoned in gardens whilst working people buy em and chuck em away when they stop working, new batt and they work like new
You, Sir, are MacGyver on steroids!
+tommyzDad Thanks, but I'm usually buzzed on coffee, never steroids, Haha.
this is totally where 3d printing an enclosure of sorts would come in handy.
Great video!!! Can't wait for the next one!!!
Always enjoy your videos, look forward to the next! Have you done anything yet with the new style altoids can yet? Would be cool to see what you come up with. Thanks for the great videos.
Very, very useful video! Thanks for sharing.
That is VERY cool. I wonder if you could use a pie tin with that heavy aluminum and make a reflector of sorts to help out that LED light or get a brighter LED? I'm just thinking to increase the throw of light to a few feet or so. Man I LOVE your videos.
wjf213 This is more of a glow fob, not a flashlight, but I suppose anything is possible. The concept is it glows in the dark, all night, so you can spot your keys more easily if you misplace them or drop them in the forest. If it drew enough power to act as a real flashlight I doubt the existing battery would work for more than an hour or so. Good idea though. Higher power designs will be discussed in part two...
just a couple of thoughts. Is it possible for you to make a dedicated survival kit? so fitting in as much as possible, but also the contents needs to slide out in some way to gain access to it. Also, over the years you have changed your dec loads of times, and come up with some great systems, but could you do a video to your current and most recommended kit to carry??
Thanks a lot
holy hannah, are you good with making the little gadgets for edc, thanks
Great ideas!!
Great vídeos!!
Thanks for sharing
all u need is solar panel battery and a diode,( could use the led) to stop it from discharging into the panel.. very simple circuit..
And I love your videos!😀
Thanks, everyone. Lots of good comments, questions, and suggestions. This was just part one. In part 2 I'll talk about switches, more power, size variations, incorporating other gizmos, incorporating a micro survival kit...
The next video I post may not be part 2, by the way, but may reference this video.
Hi, are you going to make more parafob videos?
Stefan Iftemie Other than showing some Tic Tac boxes wrapped with Parafob style whipping I hadn't really planned on it. I wish I could remake/update those old videos [paracord bracelet and parfob] to show more details but I guess all I could do is post new ones. Was there something in particular you were hoping to see? I'm not a knot expert, I kid you not, so if knots are what you seek I'm not your knot guy. [OK, not funny.]
Great idea, Thank you!
Brilliant!
Love ur videos
Appreciate the diy Md effort but for the light it gives i use a proton light fob. For keyholes etc.
Do see the point of having a solar powered one
I like the Photons and have several videos on them. A solar-recharged one would be cool. . . hmm. . .ruclips.net/video/iwP0GCZKhvE/видео.html
@@MeZillch thats a good video
Thanks for linking
Nicee man
Where's the video with the screw bits inside the chapstick?
thanks
I see from your comment there you seemed to have found it on your own.
Hi from Spain like for you.
Do you have a video of the making of the chapstick drivers? :)
Yes.ruclips.net/video/xCbnId5sdjA/видео.html
Thank you.
Was that a PS2 knife with screwdrivers? That's pretty cool you can insert the different heads in. Does it come with the screw heads when you purchased it?
The bits come from a different screwdriver and this unofficial use of the Leatherman is detailed here:ruclips.net/video/yDsYphq5klg/видео.html
i love your channel and would love a tutorial on a tic-tac slor powered battery charger with usb for my phone as i,m a bit thick and need showing step by step, i cant even correct slor to solar on my tab keyboard
This video, part 1 of a 3 part series (actually 4 if you count the Mini Tic Tac Survival Pac For Key Chain Carry video) plus the one on TicTac USB ruclips.net/video/Prlkm4vyAAM/видео.html were sort of experimental designs. I show a fast forward version of the construction in the USB video but I don't really recommend it. They are not the sort of thing I would suggest one use for real emergency or survival situations they are just sort of fun experiments, that's all. Since I don't endorse them for actual real world use I also don't plan on making dedicated start to finish tutorials on them, sorry. The USB design I made without use of a soldering gun. It all fits together pressing against the metal paper clip just by friction and the whole thing can fall apart in a fall to the ground. Buy a REAL charger (USB) if you need one. AAA batteries are also so weak you'd be lucky to get a phone call more than just a few minutes out of them. Even the larger AA batteries won't give a full charge.
ok,thankyou for your quick responce,keep up the good work,i find it all fascinating
Love your ideas! I have one question, when you are moving the finished product around, shouldn't the light go off? just a curious thought, or maybe I am being too picky. Thanks again!
GeeDub Well the concept is this is primarily a glowfob, not a flashlight. A glowfob needs to be on perpetually, at least during the night half of the 24 hour day, so if you misplace your keys or drop them in the grass you can find them. For these to work you would need to leave your key tray, [the thing you drop your keys in when you arrive back home] in a sunny window so whenever sitting there in the sun [or a desk lamp], they recharge. For people who exclusively keep their keys inside a dark pocket, even once they return home, this thing won't work.
This video was just part 1. Part 2 will discuss switch options. The simplest one is to insert a [removable] thin strip of plastic between the battery terminal and the battery, accessed by opening the candy dispensing flap.
Nice!
Interesting.
if you put a very small ziplock bag with water in it..it may illuminate better..aswell i was tols to put clear nail polish over the solar panel and it will make your lighting stronger..hmm i may try that
+v melo If you try it please feel free to post a link to it here.
Add a switch to turn off that light would be the first modification I would do. Great idea, but having that light on all the time isn't something I'd want.
William Todd I talk a bit about that in part two. One option is to simply jam a thin strip of plastic between the battery and the plus side terminal to disconnect the circuit. [This is actually how they come from the store.]Doing that or mounting a real deal switch under the candy dispensing flap means you have easy access and don't have to disassemble the whole thing to get at it.
MeZillch Its definitely something to do, having that light on continuously means the thing would be useless when you really need it most likely as the battery would be dead when you really need it LOL.
Hello mate ,clever idea cheers ️atb martin
:) Great video!
you are a great life hacker
What type of knife is that, the multitool? It looks pretty small and I've been looking for one like that.
Oh ok you say later so never mind
My two favorites in the mini size are the Leatherman "Squirt" PS4 and the Micra, which was their original mini keychain tool and so popular that they keep making it despite it being decades old. I mod one here: ruclips.net/video/QlETPnEYoo4/видео.html
made one..lol..great it wrks
There's a new, better solar glow fob coming in Part two, everyone, so don't make this till you see the alternate version I'll be showing in part 2.
+MeZillch Part two: ruclips.net/video/n_HsgEkktWg/видео.html
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I'm also gonna make this. I just will desolder the led.
I'm gonna get a usb female and put that there so it will charge my phone and get bigger batteries.