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   PeterD to Harry   
   Re: Remote controlled flashlight?   
   12 Aug 10 07:41:25   
   
   From: peter2@hipson.net   
      
   On Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:03:18 -0700, 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.   
   >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).   
      
   Wireless or wired?   
      
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