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10-22-07, 07:22 AM
This topic fits into several BF.net categories so instead of trying to cross-post it to all the forums where it might be relevent I'm just posting it here in the general forum.
I know many of you have seen the handle bar end plugs with lights built into them. I liked the idea of adding lights to this otherwise unused space but I already have so many lights to turn off and on that adding 2 more toggle switches was not something that interested me. I improved the commercially available designs by automating the triggering mechanism so the lights are on while you are riding and off when you aren't.
The link below contains a video of the lights in action, a parts list, parts descriptions, step-by-step assembly instructions, and lots of pictures of the build process. I'm not selling anything. The information is posted so anyone can use it (non-comercially) to build these lights or modify the design however they want for personal use. Please check it out and let me know what you think.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Automatic-Bicycle-Handlebar-End-Lights/
Thanks in advance for checking it out.
I know many of you have seen the handle bar end plugs with lights built into them. I liked the idea of adding lights to this otherwise unused space but I already have so many lights to turn off and on that adding 2 more toggle switches was not something that interested me. I improved the commercially available designs by automating the triggering mechanism so the lights are on while you are riding and off when you aren't.
The link below contains a video of the lights in action, a parts list, parts descriptions, step-by-step assembly instructions, and lots of pictures of the build process. I'm not selling anything. The information is posted so anyone can use it (non-comercially) to build these lights or modify the design however they want for personal use. Please check it out and let me know what you think.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Automatic-Bicycle-Handlebar-End-Lights/
Thanks in advance for checking it out.