= HexBright
Started as a Kickstrater project, the Hexbright is not just a bright flashlight, it's also programmable. The Hexbright packs a USB rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery that in the low mode is good for over 30 hours of run time. Out of the box, there are three brightness settings: 50, 150, or 500 lumens. There is also a strobe mode that blinks that flashlight at the 150 lumens setting. Beside the brightness, and the rugged aluminum construction is the onboard, Arduino compatible board that allows the flashlight to be programmed. Community sourced programs feature different brightness settings, morse code, and my favorite, a program that allows you to use the built in accelerometer to vary the brightness of the flashlight by the angle that the flashlight is being held. While not cheap, they start at $99, it's functional tool that offers plenty of features, is compact in size and built to last. It's the perfect addition to any makers toolbox.