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Old 03-01-12 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by seeker333
All the high-power LEDs used in bike headlights are designed around Lithium cells as a power source, consequently the LEDs require ~3.7 V for operation.

You should look into these for building lights. Better yet, just buy one ready to use and quit wasting your time with all these novelty 12 V automotive aftermarket LED devices.
The high powered LEDs I'm using are also designed around lithium cells. So is the electric bike I'm driving. Interestly enough - neither one is 3.7V. The lights aren't considered novelty items as they were in use by NASA before there were LED bike lights. But thanks for your opinion.

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