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💡 DIY 12 Volt Light Using a 3.7 Volt Battery – Simple Conversion Guide

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  💡 DIY 12 Volt Light Using a 3.7 Volt Battery – Simple Conversion Guide If you're working with 3.7V Li-ion or LiPo batteries and want to power a 12V LED light , you can create a simple DC-DC boost converter circuit to step up the 3.7V from the battery to 12V. This project is perfect for powering 12V LEDs or creating a portable light source for your projects. 📦 Materials Needed: 3.7V Li-ion or LiPo Battery (18650 battery is a good option) DC-DC Boost Converter Module (to step up the voltage from 3.7V to 12V) 12V LED Light (you can use a high-power LED or a 12V strip) Battery Holder (for the Li-ion or LiPo battery) Switch (to turn the light on/off) Wires (for connections) Soldering Kit (for permanent connections) Heat Shrink Tubing (optional, for safety) ⚙️ Steps to Build: Step 1: Prepare the DC-DC Boost Converter Choose a DC-DC Boost Converter Module that can take 3.7V as input and step it up to 12V. Modules like MT3608 or XL6009 ar...