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RJSV:
   I'm noticing lots of cases where I've initially picked up my flashlight; it's one that hasn't much for visual clues, as to which end is which, business end being the lamp output.  Very similar issue, where smartphone package lacks much in 'cues' as to which end is top, which is bottom.
   Statistically, either way (when picking up), should present at about 50% / 50% but it always seems like 90% of the time, the act of picking the thing up...it goes to the wrong 50% !
OK, I never studied statistics, but.., is that really a science ? lol

   And so, having the flashlight newly in hand, I've learned literally been doing quick hand swipes, to feel for the 'front' lens, and, like I said, 90 % of the time...it's wrong and there I am, distracted and annoyed.
(Don't try this while driving).  I need a DOUBLE HEAD action flashlight, where the feature orientation doesn't matter as your on-off button is right there, every time.  No fuss or timid glances to distract from present focus, just a well thought out package design that really does a good job!

   Of course the 'prototype' model only required a few pieces of DUCT TAPE, and I'm good to go, hyper-efficient.


lol

coppercone2:
have you considered a small lantern? one with a magnetic base

ebastler:

--- Quote from: RJHayward on May 31, 2023, 04:35:48 am ---   I'm noticing lots of cases where I've initially picked up my flashlight; it's one that hasn't much for visual clues, as to which end is which, business end being the lamp output. 

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Have you noticed that there is a wrist strap, attached to the "handling" end where the button is?  ::)

If you want additional tactile feedback, you could also add an O-ring to one end, or a turn of brightly colored adhesive tape for a visual clue. The Janus-headed double flashlight seems rather impractical to me: unnecessarily bulky, especially when you want to illuminate small gaps; and doesn't the other wrist strap always dangle in the way?

sokoloff:
Related, I think the TiVo remote control is a master-class in design in terms of helping the user reliably and easily orient the remote control into their hand in a dark room.

It's just more expensive to build tooling for that, so for a flashlight competing in the "under $5 for an LED flashlight" market, it would likely fail.

Stray Electron:


 Double-Head Flashlight can be effective time saver !

   It sounds like a solution to a non-existent problem to me.

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