From: jasen@xnet.co.nz   
      
   On 2010-08-12, Harry  wrote:   
   > I would like to be able to turn a flashlight on and off with a   
   > wireless remote from about 20' away (or so). I figured if I get one of   
   > those big plastic flashlights  with the 6 volt battery there should be   
   > room for whatever electronics are needed, but I don't know how to do   
   > it.   
      
   yeah, there shouldbe plenty of room, you can replace ther large 6v battery   
   with 4 AA cells and the remote control receiver circuit.   
      
   > I realize this sounds like a bit of a strange request, but it's for a   
   > theatrical production in which we'd like to be able to turn a   
   > flashlight on and off without anyone near it.   
   > Any thoughts on either where I could find something like this, or how   
   > to make something? It has to be pretty simple for me to able to do it   
   > (limited electronics ability and knowledge).   
      
   start with a cheap remote-controlled toy car and replace the motor with a relay   
   (wired in series with a diode if necessary)   
      
      
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