Torch or Flashlight Circuit Improvements

I fixed a China Torch with New LEDs and a Diode, it failed probably on a drop shock, the battery wire cut … then when put on charge Few LEDs went bad, as battery was absent in ckt.

design review – 1.5uF voltage rating can increase like 440V AC. A current source with low dropout voltage would be great but it builds the cost. The wiring has to be robust. A diode added to keep LED current within some limits on batt overcharge.

From Schoodles

These type of Torches and Lanterns should not be Turned on when charging. This may blow the LED Array.