Draailampje (Flip Light)

This self-contained lamp works like a charm — set it right side up to turn the light on, flip it upside down to turn it off again. It’s called the draailampje — that’s Dutch for “flip light.” Making a flip light is easy and fun — great for nontechnical people or first-time solderers, it makes for a perfect workshop or classroom activity. The project introduces a clever way to use a tilt sensor.

Reference: Make Magazine Best Toys for Makers, Volume 41, October/November 2014 - pg 98. For step-by-step photos, making instructions, parts lists, schematic and wiring diagrams, go to Makezine Web Site - Draailampje Flip Lights . Follow the instructions and make a flip light. Be sure to get a safety briefing before using the soldering gun!. We have all the materials in the fab lab including coin cell batteries and holders, wire, tilt sensors, hexagonal jars, and 10 mm LEDS.

Web Post - photos and video showing your flip light. Scoring: 30 points total

• Video showing interactive feature (light turns on when you turn it upside down) - 0, 5 or 10 points
• Glam shots and making photos with captions - 0, 5 or 10 points
• Web Reflection - what was easy, what was difficult, was this your first soldering experience, and how long did it take to make? - 0, 5 or 10 points