USB torch / light

[slowworm]

I'm after a simple, but well made, plug in USB torch or light. I.e. Just the light and not a battery.

I have a power bank with a built in light that is useful and long running, but faulty. I've looked at other powerbanks with lights but the choice isn't great so a plug in light would increase my choice.

I've tried those cheap 50p plug in usb lights and they give a reasonable output but the quality isn't great. I've had a bit of a search and only found what looks like an out of date design but a proper torch attachment.

Does anything like this exist, does anyone know where to look or what to search on?

 

[Herman30]

I have a couple of this one:

Kirkas mini usb led-valo tietokonelamppu hätätilan...

Kirkas mini usb led-valo tietokonelamppu hätätilan pieniin lamppuihin autoon 5 väriä monivalintalamppu

fi.grandado.com

 

[TeeDee]

I'm after a simple, but well made, plug in USB torch or light. I.e. Just the light and not a battery.

I have a power bank with a built in light that is useful and long running, but faulty. I've looked at other powerbanks with lights but the choice isn't great so a plug in light would increase my choice.

I've tried those cheap 50p plug in usb lights and they give a reasonable output but the quality isn't great. I've had a bit of a search and only found what looks like an out of date design but a proper torch attachment.

Does anything like this exist, does anyone know where to look or what to search on?

Are you looking for directional focused lighting or flood type lighting?

 

[stonepark]

￡4.74 | USB Handy Powerful LED Flashlight Portable Mini Zoomable 3 Modes Pocket Torch Lamp Lanterna Lighing For Hunting Camping Riding

USB Handy Powerful LED Flashlight Portable Mini Zoomable 3 Modes Pocket Torch Lamp Lanterna Lighing For Hunting Camping Riding - AliExpress 39

Smarter Shopping, Better Living! Aliexpress.com

a.aliexpress.com

 

[slowworm]

Are you looking for directional focused lighting or flood type lighting?

Neither or both. Just something you'd get with a simple AA LED torch, not a flood or spot but a plain torch.

The AliExpress one is on the right lines but a bit gimmicky. I'd rather have an ali body and no zoom or levels.

 

[Jared]

IKEA Janso if want a lamp on a bendy cable

JANSJÖ black, LED USB lamp, 38cm - IKEA

JANSJÖ black LED USB lamp ultra-flexible, slim, and lightweight. Direct bright light where needed. Energy-saving LED lasts 25,000 hours.

www.ikea.com

XTAR have one too,

XTAR UL1-120 USB Light - XTAR

UL1-120 is suitable to any UsB-A devices such asadapters,laptops,power banks, power strips andso on,very convenient for use.

www.xtar.cc

 

[steve a]

imini 2 Micro Rechargeable LED Torch | Olight UK

www.olightstore.uk

This might be what your looking for

 

[slowworm]

IKEA Janso if want a lamp on a bendy cable

Thanks for the links. I didn't want a light on the end of a cable for my original use but did notice the Ikea light and it's on my list if/when I order from them.

The XTAR was the sort of thing I was after, but a simple single white light. Nice to know there are things out there I've not seen.

One problem I have discovered with those very basic plug in USB 'mood' lights is the battery bank turns off after several seconds as it doesn't think it's supplying anything. OK for a back up but not as a replacement for a bank with a light.

 

[slowworm]

imini 2 Micro Rechargeable LED Torch | Olight UK

www.olightstore.uk

This might be what your looking for

Thanks, but that has an inbuilt battery and I'm just after a plug in light with no battery.

Although cost isn't that important for £20 I could buy a much higher capacity torch.

 

[steve a]

I got one free last week as part of olights sale, it’s quite nice but £20 may be a bit steep for what it is, nice little key ring torch though.

 

[neoaliphant]

I bought one from ali express for soemthing like 70p, its just a plugin usb no battery...if got it plugged in to my arduino ROV with a maglite glowtube attached to make flashing light like the aliens loader....

 

[stevec]

Thanks for the links. I didn't want a light on the end of a cable for my original use but did notice the Ikea light and it's on my list if/when I order from them.

The XTAR was the sort of thing I was after, but a simple single white light. Nice to know there are things out there I've not seen.

One problem I have discovered with those very basic plug in USB 'mood' lights is the battery bank turns off after several seconds as it doesn't think it's supplying anything. OK for a back up but not as a replacement for a bank with a light.

Don't know what battery bank you have, but Anker branded ones have a 'trickle charge' mode which allows a low current to be supplied constantly. Your only other option is to get a 'keep alive board' which adds an extra load to the bank to keep it on

 

[Glow_worm]

@stevec That's what I use- an Anker with a cheapo warm white LED nightlight. Two clicks for trickle charge mode.

 

[slowworm]

Don't know what battery bank you have, but Anker branded ones have a 'trickle charge' mode which allows a low current to be supplied constantly. Your only other option is to get a 'keep alive board' which adds an extra load to the bank to keep it on

Thanks for the tip. Mine are Anker but don't seem to offer a trickle mode. Useful to know for future reference.

 

[stevec]

The other way to get trickle mode is a long press on the button. On mine one of the 4 charge status LEDs turns from blue to green