LED Camera "Flash"

Automaton · #1 (**permalink**) 09-17-2009, 10:22 PM

I have a Touch Pro 1, and can't imagine not having the LED "flash." I use it for taking pics in low light, but I also use it a LOT as a flashlight.

Has anyone tried to hack an LED onto the Touch Pro 2? It shouldn't be *too* difficult. Just need to tap into the phone's power and drill a couple holes (1 for the LED to shine through, and 1 for a tiny switch to turn on power to the LED when you want it).

Exil3d · #2 (**permalink**) 09-17-2009, 10:54 PM

LOL!... I know. Its the Pro2 had a led light and magnetron Stylus.. I woul;dnt mind getting it just for the screen size. but only if Sprint sold it to me for 12 dollars.

mdphoenix · #3 (**permalink**) 09-17-2009, 10:57 PM

It's so damned disappointing that the TP2 doesn't have a flash LED. I used mine on the TP1 as a flashlight as well.

Protonus · #4 (**permalink**) 09-17-2009, 11:01 PM

Carry one of these:
http://www.streamlight.com/product/class.aspx?cid=13
thetoolwarehouse.net and many other places carry the original stylus cheap. Much brighter then any phone flash... Yes, i miss the super bright led in my Titan, but these are brighter anyways and can go places a phone can't easily.

bluruld · #5 (**permalink**) 09-18-2009, 03:49 AM

RIP hTorch

furrelkt · #6 (**permalink**) 09-18-2009, 09:50 AM

I agree, this stinks, i really used my hTorch!!

**jmorton10** · #7 (**permalink**) 09-18-2009, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Protonus

Carry one of these:
http://www.streamlight.com/product/class.aspx?cid=13
thetoolwarehouse.net and many other places carry the original stylus cheap. Much brighter then any phone flash... Yes, i miss the super bright led in my Titan, but these are brighter anyways and can go places a phone can't easily.

I agree with what you're saying, but I really got used to using htorch in my Titan's & then my TP's.

Carrying another light is not the same really, I ALWAYS have my phone with me. No matter how small/light an extra light is, the first time I need it I will have left it on my kitchen table along with my truck keys.......

~John

**meatgel** · #8 (**permalink**) 09-18-2009, 10:42 AM

I used this FlashLight program on my Diamond and it was good. Works on the TP2 as well.

Check it out here: http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-...lashlight.html

I'm attaching the zip, too. Extract it, put the exe on your storage card and then put a short cut in programs. YEA!

mdjkim · #9 (**permalink**) 09-18-2009, 11:09 AM

I really miss that LED flash as well. It's such a shame that they left it out on the Touch Pro2.

mountainwampus · #10 (**permalink**) 09-18-2009, 12:05 PM

A hack is now available for those that need a flashlite on the TP2.