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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-09-12, 06:05 PM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 587,472
Posted By genel

FWIW, I replaced my 4W LED for another 6 W...

FWIW, I replaced my 4W LED for another 6 W 15degree bulb. That makes a grand total of 1000 lm that are aimed along my route. I aimed them at about 15, 20 and 40 ft out. Very bright! Easily as...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-20-11, 08:50 PM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 587,472
Posted By genel

Reworked the headlights on my setup this year. ...

Reworked the headlights on my setup this year. Two 6 watt narrow beam LEDS, and a 4 watt bulb. Each LED has it's own switch on the top of the switch box. I'm using a 14 V NiMH battery pack for...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-19-10, 08:18 AM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 587,472
Posted By genel

Actually I am an EE which is probably why I'm...

Actually I am an EE which is probably why I'm having so much fun with this project.

The 12V AC spec implies (at least to me) that there is definitely some type of bridge and voltage regulator...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-18-10, 07:54 PM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 587,472
Posted By genel

Success! Lights on solid all the way. Finally,...

Success! Lights on solid all the way. Finally, enough light to ride comfortably.

Front: Three MR16 LED's 6 5 and 3 Watts. XP8000 battery pack, mounted on a Rivendell "Dave's Rack" LED's...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-17-10, 08:13 PM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 587,472
Posted By genel

Tor, the XP8000 is a seelf contained li-po...

Tor, the XP8000 is a seelf contained li-po battery pac with 12v 18v and 5v usb connectors. It uses a simple 18v charger, so I figure all the LI Po charging circuitry is build into the pac. I used...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-17-10, 07:58 PM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 587,472
Posted By genel

After another frustrating commute I decided to...

After another frustrating commute I decided to study the XP8000 a bit more. A magnifying glass and bright light showed that the 12 volt connector I was using appears damaged (this was a Woot...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-17-10, 08:45 AM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 587,472
Posted By genel

I picked up an everready XP8000, external laptop...

I picked up an everready XP8000, external laptop battery/charger on Woot. More then enough power to drive my three MR16 LEDS, but it has crappy connectors. THe 12V and 18V outputs use those crappy...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-10-10, 10:08 AM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 587,472
Posted By genel

I've been using some mr16 fog lights to mount my...

I've been using some mr16 fog lights to mount my LED's this year. Just hit a pothole last night and the plastic mount cracked off at the base. Bummer, will have to go buy something to see me...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-03-09, 07:46 AM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 587,472
Posted By genel

Just gor my new LED bulbs and batteries. ...

Just gor my new LED bulbs and batteries. Replaced a pair of 20 watt halogens with a 5 watt 10 degree beam and a 3x1watt 24degree beam from 1000bulbs.com. Replaced the SLA with a 4 ah nimh 13.2...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-22-08, 03:02 PM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 587,472
Posted By genel

Whelen TIR3 tail lights

Finally got around to taking some pics of my dual whelen TIR3 setup. I've hooked them up in alternating flashing mode as you can see in the video. They're mounted on aluminum stock, and I used...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-13-07, 08:56 AM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 587,472
Posted By genel

I've had to add a resister into the rear light...

I've had to add a resister into the rear light circuit. The TIR III's are just too bright at 14.4 for regular use. I'll run them full bright in precip. But otherwise, at about half brightness,...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-07-07, 11:03 AM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 587,472
Posted By genel

I've had great results with the Light Brain...

I've had great results with the Light Brain Controller http://www.lasertagparts.com/lightbrain/index.htm to control dual Halogens.

My dual Whelen TIR III flashers at about $45 a piece, are very...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-07-07, 10:45 AM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 587,472
Posted By genel

Installed the '07 version of my light system this...

Installed the '07 version of my light system this weekend. Added a second Whelen TIR III in back. The pair of them are so bright I'm wondering if I may be breaking some regulation. The gory...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-18-06, 11:05 AM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 587,472
Posted By genel

If anyone is looking for good MR16 housings,...

If anyone is looking for good MR16 housings, there is an ebay listing for five of the optronics fog light units. Too bad he isn't listing these one at a time. But so far the bidding is low enough...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-20-06, 10:40 AM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 587,472
Posted By genel

In general you must be very careful when...

In general you must be very careful when connecting packs in parallel. A failed cell can easily overheat as the good cells will discharge through the failed one. Only connect matched cells, or...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-20-06, 09:09 AM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 587,472
Posted By genel

If you use the radio shack battery cases,...

If you use the radio shack battery cases, particularly the multi cell ones, the batteries will pop out at inconveniant times. I finally used some sheet styrene on each side of the case, held in...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-20-06, 08:58 AM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 587,472
Posted By genel

Just added a Light Brain Twin to my dual 20 Watt...

Just added a Light Brain Twin to my dual 20 Watt system. http://www.trailheadlights.com/

Neat little circuit, now I won't have to run 20 watts on the bike path.

Installation was easy, and...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-02-06, 08:59 AM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 587,472
Posted By genel

Well, when I went into the Battery store last...

Well, when I went into the Battery store last summer my intention was to get a 7ah SLA. I guess when I had all the candidates lined up I bought a 5ah battery instead. I guess the smaller size and...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-09-06, 08:21 AM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 587,472
Posted By genel

I used 4 tie wraps. I'm really looking for some...

I used 4 tie wraps. I'm really looking for some other more removable method, but I had these in the parts box. I lined the box with 1/2" closed cell foam, I'm hoping that this will reduce the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-09-06, 07:11 AM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 587,472
Posted By genel

Just wanted to post some pics of my new light. ...

Just wanted to post some pics of my new light. Does this qualify me for "bike geek"?

Notes: Optronics driving lights, 20W spot, 20W flood, 7AH gel cell, Target box, misc parts from junk box. ...
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