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knightsbliss12 08-31-14 02:49 PM

lighting help
 
Been looking into lights for my bike and I want something that doesn't need batteries,do you know of a few different means and things I can build myself?

HillRider 08-31-14 03:13 PM

Hub and tire generators are widely available and many riders have assembled their own lights. Try the Electronics forum here for specific help.

AnkleWork 08-31-14 03:21 PM

Wind power, supercaps, inductive coupling with the magnetosphere, zero point energy.

gregjones 08-31-14 03:29 PM

As cheap as very good lights are, it would surprise me if you could make anything to match the performance level/price value of off the shelf items.

Go for it, good luck.

A search in the Commuting Forum will keep you busy for days and leave you thoroughly confused.

fietsbob 08-31-14 03:44 PM

hub dynamo for power + some LED head and tail lights , you can assemble the manufactured parts on your bike ,
but to build your own off a DIY circuit board from scratch in your own workshop,
try the gizmo forum Archives Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets

knightsbliss12 08-31-14 06:19 PM

Well trying car relay and hardrive magnet which tries to light leds gunna look into induction power in hope of less drag


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