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Glow Light with Battery
A basic DC lighting circuit — a bulb in a holder, a battery, a rocker switch and a few wires — wired up so the switch completes the loop and lights the bulb.
What this build is
A simple DC lighting circuit made up of a light bulb in a holder, a power source, a rocker switch and connecting wires.
Parts used in the video
A small light bulb, a bulb holder, a rocker switch, connecting wires and a battery power source — flat lithium-ion cells, a 9V battery or AA cells all work.
Why it makes a good first project
It is a clear, hands-on demonstration of basic circuit theory: current flows from the positive terminal, through the switch and bulb, back to the negative terminal to complete the loop.
Want to build this yourself?
The guide covers the wiring in the same order as the video, and the downloads page has reference links.