Lumenzilla’s Old Lumen BLF Contest Entry

I think it’s a game over.

As I really want to find a solution for the host, I need to take a rest because it’s midnight already and I have to work tomorrow :smiley:

Well, I still have a few hours to finish it. I’ll close my eyes and I hope tomorrow I get fresh idea to finish the build.

Nice to see you in the contest lumenzilla :wink:
About the host…how about…hot glue?
You have some coloured glue you can use (in case you have it at your disposal)!

In any case, good luck and good work :+1:

:frowning:

REMEMBER - you only have to make a working light……… worst case scenario, wrap insulating tape round it. Even in it’s most basic form, it will be a light, it will be hand made and it will still likely win a prize. :+1:
Don’t give up now. Lesson learned for next year.

Welcome to the competition! Too bad about that host. Building can be frustrating. Just take a moment to breath and then start looking around. I’m sure there is something sitting around from which a host, even if a humble one, can be fashioned.

This.
Hacksaw a something hollow up :smiling_imp: disposable mop handle maybe? Chair leg and drill it out lol, if you saw all 4 off it won’t show :stuck_out_tongue:

Can you get Fimo or Sculpey in time?
Though it seems both require an oven. :weary:
RockLight!… what a good idea.

I am truly amazed by all of y’alls skill set. Impressive :bows:

This idea came into my mind this morning. I have black and clear/translucent hot glue sticks, I think I can mix them to give it a pattern.

@All
Thanks for the supports!

Out of nowhere, I found this permanent marker and it fits nicely with my “engine”.

Chop chop chop

Another chop

Drill a hole for the switch. I’m using Peak Eiger’s momentary switch.

and ready to assemble!

Tadaaaa…

And final testing:

It works! :slight_smile::slight_smile: :slight_smile::slight_smile: :partying_face:

I know I shouldn’t point the torch into eyes but it’s into camera :stuck_out_tongue:

I’m done and thank you!

There ’ya go! Cool!

Atta boy!!! Now that’s what I’m talking about. If you’re creative enough, anything can be a flashlight host :smiley:

@MtnDon & Gchart
Thank you, Sirs!
I can feel the adrenaline is pumping :nerd_face:

Stole the words from my mouth lol!
Don’t be ashamed Lumenzilla - why on earth would you feel like that?
Yes, things could have worked out better - but that’s the beauty of your entry - you adapted, and made good as best you could, and didn’t just bin it/give up and that is the main thing - you have a working hand made light.
Well done!

Great build lumenzilla! I especially like that it says “twist”, must be a kind of child safety feature :party:

You did it :wink:
Great! Well thought about the marker host :wink:
I may copy some ideas later on :innocent:

Sorry I missed your entry lumenzilla. Nicely finished thru your troubles :beer:

Pretty neat idea ! I know it wasn’t funny for you when the first host “ burned “ , but I got a chuckle out of it from your description and pics . Glad to see you overcame that minor setback.

Congratulations, mas (it’s ‘bro’ in Javanesse) lumenzilla. That DIY flashlight is amazing!