# 3×AA LED Torch
## Description
Simple handheld torch powered by three AA cells, using a white LED, maintained on/off switch, and an 82 Ω current-limiting resistor for reliable brightness.
## Project Details
- **Owner:** dacre
- **Created:** 8/20/2026
- **Last Updated:** 8/20/2026
- **Visibility:** Public
## Key Components
### D1 — [LED D5.0mm White](https://www.flux.ai/vasyl/led-d5p0mm-white~67p.md)
- Role: Power Conversion
- Forward Voltage: 3.3V
- Functional Group: Torch Power Path
- Role Details: 5 mm through-hole white LED light output; expected current approximately 15–20 mA from 3×AA through 82 Ω R1; anode fed through R1 and cathode returned to GND
- Part Type: LED
**Pins:**
- A [pin 2]
- K [pin 1]
### J1 — [B2B-PH-K-S](https://www.flux.ai/adrian95/b2b-ph-k-s~fx.md)
- License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
- Package or Case Code: JST_B2B-PH-K-S
- Manufacturer Part Number: B2B-PH-K-S
- Role Details: Polarized battery input for external 3×AA series holder; pin 1 BATT+, pin 2 GND; 4.5 V nominal, 4.8 V fresh
- Datasheet URL: https://www.jst-mfg.com/product/pdf/eng/ePH.pdf
- Voltage: 4.5V
- Power Requirements: Battery
- Manufacturer Name: JST
- Role: Power Conversion
- Part Type: Connector
- Functional Group: Torch Power Path
- Symbol Style: parametric-v1
**Pins:**
- 1 [pin 1]
- 2 [pin 2]
### SW1 — [Slide Switch SW_SPDT](https://www.flux.ai/404src/slide-switch-swspdt~nq.md)
- Role: Switching
- Manufacturer Name: Wealth Metal
- Datasheet URL: https://www.taydaelectronics.com/datasheets/A-5111.pdf
- Functional Group: Torch Power Path
- Role Details: Maintained SPDT slide switch used as SPST on/off; C throw intentionally unused
- Purchase Url: https://www.taydaelectronics.com/slide-switch-1p2t-through-hole-0-5a-50vdc.html
- Manufacturer Part Number: SS12F44G5
**Pins:**
- A [pin 1]
- B [pin 2]
- C [pin 3]
*The full schematic, PCB layout, bill of materials, and interactive design are available at [https://www.flux.ai/dacre/3aa-led-torch~mor](https://www.flux.ai/dacre/3aa-led-torch~mor).*
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