Electric Lantern Stick

Most electric lantern sticks available today are made of cheap plastic and feel disposable. This model brings electric lantern sticks into the 21st century. It features a bright 💡 12V LED lamp, a 🔋 18650 battery cell, and a 🔌 USB-C charging port. Designed for children ages 3 and up.

🛠️ Assembly

1. Wire the charging board and the step-up converter. Place the switch before the step-up converter (unlike in the pictures). The switch must remain removable for later assembly. Use wire terminals or solder it afterwards.
2. Glue the charging board and step-up converter to the flat side of the battery holder (see pictures). Cyanoacrylate glue works well.
3. Insert the battery into the holder.
4. Slide the holder into the handle so the USB-C port aligns with the hole.
5. Connect and insert the switch.
6. Pull the cables through the pipe holder and pipe. Leave ~30 cm of extra cable beyond the pipe.
7. Insert threaded inserts into the tube holder and insert it into the handle.
8. Secure the tube into the holder and insert it into the handle.
9. Pull the cables through the hook. The fit is tight; you may need to enlarge the hole and heat the hook to slide it over the pipe.
10. Solder the G4 socket and insert the LED. Make sure the LED sits 20–25 cm below the hook.

ℹ️ The model is designed for the linked parts. Other components may or may not fit.
ℹ️ Tolerances are tight. You may need to warm some parts with a hair dryer to assemble them.

🏮About St. Martin Tradition

In some European countries, children join lantern parades called Martinszug. They carry handmade lanterns and sing traditional songs while walking after dark. The day recalls St. Martin of Tours, the Roman soldier who famously shared his cloak with a beggar —a story teaching charity and sharing. Parades often happen on or near 📅 Nov 11, organized by schools and kindergartens.