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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-09-06, 11:05 AM
Replies: 1,865
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Posted By jz19

Don't apologize, evolving light projects is what...

Don't apologize, evolving light projects is what this thread is all about. Today was my first ride with the Phillips power saver spot bulb (20W). With this bulb I will have tried absolutely every...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-03-06, 08:01 PM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 587,587
Posted By jz19

Go here: http://nordicgroup.us/s78/ I put my...

Go here: http://nordicgroup.us/s78/
I put my system together following these guidelines. If you want you can see some pics by doing a search of this thread. Btw, with that battery and that wattage...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-26-06, 04:47 PM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 587,587
Posted By jz19

Besides the Phillips you can also try Solux but...

Besides the Phillips you can also try Solux but those come only in 35w. Very nice blue light but a bit too much draw for the 5ah battery I am currently running.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-10-05, 09:57 PM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 587,587
Posted By jz19

[QUOTE=TheDL]Well...they're a week or two late...

[QUOTE=TheDL]Well...they're a week or two late but here they are! Pics of my "Geekiness" headlight in final form. You can click on the pics to see a larger version.

On the rack, that's the 10ah...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-05-05, 01:50 PM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 587,587
Posted By jz19

I would not try it. Just go and buy one with the...

I would not try it. Just go and buy one with the lense. The Optronics housings work fine under the rain. I tested the black plastic one by leaving them under the rain for 90 minutes without problems....
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-05-05, 01:46 PM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 587,587
Posted By jz19

Unless you have a commute well over an hour...

Unless you have a commute well over an hour replace I would suggest that you make that second bulb a 35W Solux. I like my Solux bulb, very nice white light.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-29-05, 02:00 PM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 587,587
Posted By jz19

I do. It only costs $3 to add one and you only...

I do. It only costs $3 to add one and you only need to solder one additional connection so it is really not a big deal to add one. I have run a 10amp one with anything between 10W and 70W without...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-18-05, 01:14 PM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 587,587
Posted By jz19

DCCommuter, how do they compare to halogen bulbs?

DCCommuter, how do they compare to halogen bulbs?
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-17-05, 10:20 AM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 587,587
Posted By jz19

Btw, forgot to mention that I transformed a...

Btw, forgot to mention that I transformed a Minoura bottle cage clamp into a helmet mount. What you need to do is replace the metal ring that travels inside the clamp with a Velkro strip and use a...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-17-05, 10:17 AM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 587,587
Posted By jz19

Question for MR16s users. What bulbs and beam...

Question for MR16s users. What bulbs and beam angles are you using?

I am currently running a 20W 12 degree spot and a 10W narrow flood (I guess a 24 degree). I find the 10W narrow flood useless...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-27-05, 06:20 PM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 587,587
Posted By jz19

Very nice setup. The Vector battery pack looks...

Very nice setup. The Vector battery pack looks great and would have cost less that what I spent in a battery, case, fuse, and two chargers but I somehow managed to miss that one. It is easy to miss...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-27-05, 05:57 PM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 587,587
Posted By jz19

I bought an amber strobe as recommended in this...

I bought an amber strobe as recommended in this thread but will not be installing it unless I start riding on the streets more. If you look at my switch box you will see that I have three switches...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-27-05, 05:40 PM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 587,587
Posted By jz19

Well, my commute is mainly bike trail so...

Well, my commute is mainly bike trail so interaction with cars is limited but the lights are very visible even with surrounding light. While I have turned on both at the same time the combined 55W...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-27-05, 10:38 AM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 587,587
Posted By jz19

Thanks. I am pleased with the results and have...

Thanks. I am pleased with the results and have used one of those black cable spirals ties to wrap the two cables together and it look even neater now. I tried putting the light under the bar but that...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-25-05, 07:51 PM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 587,587
Posted By jz19

Ok, here are some pics of my set up. This is far...

Ok, here are some pics of my set up. This is far from original as everything is pretty much already posted here but it may be useful for others to get an idea of how all looks together. First pic...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-24-05, 12:11 PM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 587,587
Posted By jz19

Having just finished my lights I would actually...

Having just finished my lights I would actually recommed you to take the Malibu back to Home Depot for a refund and order the Optronics' housings. They will look much nicer and the small price...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-11-05, 01:28 PM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 587,587
Posted By jz19

Well, I finished my homemade light system based...

Well, I finished my homemade light system based on the Optronics MR16 fog lights and everything is working fine but wanted to share some information that may be useful to others.
1) System designs,...
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