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Solar-powered phone charger

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Solar-powered phone charger 

💡 DIY Zero Watt Bulb with Neon Bulbs or LEDs – Simple Night Light

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  💡 DIY Zero Watt Bulb with Neon Bulbs or LEDs – Simple Night Light If you’re looking for a low-power night bulb that consumes almost zero electricity , you can build one easily using two neon sign bulbs or two bright LEDs . This type of "zero watt" bulb is perfect for indicator lights or night lamps. 🧾 What Is a Zero Watt Bulb? Traditionally, "zero watt" refers to a very low-power bulb , usually 0.5W to 1W, often used as a night lamp. By using neon indicator bulbs or LEDs with a capacitor dropper , you can build your own for use directly on 220V AC . 🔧 Components (Option 1: Using Neon Bulbs) Component Value Neon Bulbs 2 pieces (orange/yellow glow) Resistor 100kΩ – 220kΩ, 1W Fuse (optional) 0.5A Holder or Casing For protection 🛠️ Wiring: scss Copy Edit AC Live ──── [ Resistor ] ────┬──── Neon Bulb 1 ──┐ │ │ (AC Neutral) ───── Neon Bulb 2 ──┘ Resistor limits the cur...