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Re: Separate Powered Flashlights?

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Originally Posted by evanperryg View Post
If you use a normal flashlight, it has to be wired up to the robot somehow. In the past, we've used dowel rods as dummy batteries that press wires up against the battery terminals.
Not a bad idea. Here's a video on how to build that setup. If you go that route, make sure the voltage to the flashlight is adjusted as necessary.
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