The Magic Flip Lamp 2.0 — No Switch, Just Flip

This is Magic Flip Lamp 2.0, an upgraded version of my original build. No buttons. No switches. Just flip it… and the light turns on. In this version, I added a rechargeable battery and built-in charging, making the lamp completely portable and cleaner to use. The magnetic flip mechanism is smoother, the electronics are more reliable, and the overall design feels more finished. This project combines magnets, simple electronics, and smart design — perfect for makers, students, or anyone who enjoys creative DIY builds.

Link to build Video

The basic materials you'll need are an LED strip, magnets, battery, charger, glue, a mercury switch, and a glass bottle.

1. Plastic or Glass bottle→ Amazon.ca | Amazon.com
2. 3v LED strip x 1 → Amazon.ca | Amazon.com | Taobao
3. Mercury Switch x 1 → Amazon.ca | Amazon.com | Taobao
4. N52 Magnets → Amazon.ca | Amazon.com | Taobao
5. 3.7V 200ma Battery→ Amazon.ca | Amazon.com | Taobao
6. TP4056 Charger→ Amazon.ca | Amazon.com | Taobao

Carefully drill a hole in the top of the lamp lid to fit the charging cable. Make the hole slightly larger than the plug so it slides in easily, but still snug enough to stay secure. Take your time to keep the edges smooth and avoid damaging the lid.

Secure the rechargeable battery and charger module in place using a small amount of strong adhesive or hot glue.

Solder the black (negative) wire to the B− terminal and the red (positive) wire to the B+ terminal on the battery module.

Solder one terminal of the mercury tilt switch to the B+ (positive) terminal of the battery module. Then connect the positive (red) wire of the LED strip to the same B+ terminal, and connect the negative (black) wire of the LED strip to the B− (negative) terminal.

arefully glue one magnet to the bottom of the glass bottle and the other magnet to the end of the LED strip. Make sure the magnets are aligned so they attract correctly and hold the LED strip in place.

Make sure the LED strip is trimmed or adjusted to the correct length so it fits neatly inside the bottle. Once everything is in place, flip the lamp and watch your LED strip light up, creating a bright, floating line of light! Let your light shine! Matthew 5:16