DON'T make an LED flashlight like this

I found a video supposedly showing how to make a bright LED flashlight, but it was full of things you shouldn't do. Since it has somehow gotten over 4M views, I decided to explain what should have been done better in that video. I also show an alternative circuit for a powerful LED flashlight using an LED driver.

🛒 Shopping links, parts and tools*:

🟢Battery Charging Module (TP4056):
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🟢 LED Driver (CN5711):
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🟢 1W LEDs:
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🟢 Mini Breadboards:
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🟢 Slide switch (breadboard friendly):
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🟢 PIN Headers:
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🟢 Wire Kit:
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🟢 Resistors pack
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🟢 FLIR Thermal Camera: https://amzn.to/3IM5la8
🟢 The Soldering Station I use: https://amzn.to/3PHuoiy
🟢 Simple Multimeter: https://amzn.to/43Cjnom
🟢 The Wireless Mic I use: https://amzn.to/4bGMnPh

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