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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-27-15, 06:02 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 9,973
Posted By zacster

I had my rear light attached to the v-brake boss...

I had my rear light attached to the v-brake boss on my bike along with the brake itself. In that position I think it is blocked too much by the wheel and very low down, and entirely blocked by my...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-07-15, 12:51 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 9,973
Posted By zacster

I've had mine since the first shipments started a...

I've had mine since the first shipments started a while ago. After all the waiting once I put it on the bike I forgot about it as it just does its job. I haven't set the mode yet either, but maybe...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-17-14, 05:35 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 9,973
Posted By zacster

So far, no. He's been having trouble getting the...

So far, no. He's been having trouble getting the magnets that he spec'ed out. He sent out an update yesterday. Late June/early July is his new target. At least he communicated that out. I won't...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-31-14, 01:58 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 9,973
Posted By zacster

His Kickstarter campaign is now around $225,000...

His Kickstarter campaign is now around $225,000 with just a few hours to go. I guess it's pretty successful. I hope he can deliver. That's going to be a lot of lights, 1100+ by my count of just...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-24-14, 06:09 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 9,973
Posted By zacster

There was an email update from the kickstarter...

There was an email update from the kickstarter campaign with a poll asking if we wanted a flashing version of the rear light. I would want that as that is pretty standard here in the US. The...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-17-14, 05:47 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 9,973
Posted By zacster

Trust me, you won't see any difference. This...

Trust me, you won't see any difference. This test would prove nothing. The margin of error in this test is far greater than the drag.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-10-14, 12:20 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 9,973
Posted By zacster

While bottle generators are another thing...

While bottle generators are another thing entirely, and have lots of drag due to friction, hub dynamos may or may not perform better than the Magnic. I don't really know myself yet. I don't have...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-10-14, 07:01 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 9,973
Posted By zacster

Not even like very gentle braking. Maybe if you...

Not even like very gentle braking. Maybe if you are coasting you'll stop about a foot short.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-09-14, 09:00 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 9,973
Posted By zacster

I'll say it again, there is no discernable drag...

I'll say it again, there is no discernable drag from this light. You out it on and you forget that it's there.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-09-14, 12:02 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 9,973
Posted By zacster

There is no noticeable drag when using a single...

There is no noticeable drag when using a single rear light. In fact, when I lost the light I didn't notice that it was no longer operating. Before I lost it when I lifted the bike off the ground...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-09-14, 07:22 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 9,973
Posted By zacster

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dynamodirk/mag...

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dynamodirk/magnic-light-ic-intelligent-contactless-bicycle-dy

Just watch the video. It shows how it is assembled, plus the critical part of how the magnets...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-08-14, 08:58 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 9,973
Posted By zacster

So I just put more of my money into this. I...

So I just put more of my money into this. I signed up for another rear light on Kickstarter. It really was a really cool light. Maybe I'll again be the only BF'er that has one, unless someone else...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-08-14, 08:39 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 9,973
Posted By zacster

No, you have it completely wrong. The spokes...

No, you have it completely wrong. The spokes have nothing to do with it, there is no complete circuit through the spokes or frame. The rim does NOT hold a current generated by magnets. It is...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-03-14, 02:29 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 9,973
Posted By zacster

And that's what I'm going to do, compare. It'll...

And that's what I'm going to do, compare. It'll be a real world test, with my new SJ1000 video camera to record it.

When I'm out at night I'm only riding in Manhattan or Brooklyn. What I...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-03-14, 12:47 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 9,973
Posted By zacster

For a tail light, this thing is more than enough....

For a tail light, this thing is more than enough. It was clearly visible during the day.

(And another disclaimer: I have nothing to do with Magnic Light. I just seem to be the only BF member...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-03-14, 12:46 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 9,973
Posted By zacster

That's what I'm testing with a dynamo setup. I'm...

That's what I'm testing with a dynamo setup. I'm happy enough with my battery lights (I only use one at a time). I get complaints though that they are blinding. So is 450 lumens of light that goes...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-03-14, 12:36 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 9,973
Posted By zacster

Why only as a backup? If it works it easily...

Why only as a backup? If it works it easily replaces a battery system. The battery would be the backup since this is always on.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-03-14, 12:34 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 9,973
Posted By zacster

There is no difficulty in positioning the light...

There is no difficulty in positioning the light once you have the mount on. The magnets in the light don't just clamp onto the nearest ferrous material. I only had problems getting the mount onto...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-02-14, 03:06 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 9,973
Posted By zacster

As a onetime owner of a Magnic Light, I can...

As a onetime owner of a Magnic Light, I can assure everyone that it is real, it works, and works pretty well. (I also wrote the review linked above.) It isn't magic as the name implies, but it does...
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