DIY computer illuminator?

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09-23-15 | 10:33 PM

Reynolds

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DIY computer illuminator?

My Strada computer doesn't have illumination. I'll probably do a long night ride soon, and it would be nice to be able to see the screen every few kms. A simple red LED+button cell in a housing+push button maybe. Any ideas?

09-23-15 | 10:48 PM

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Attach a clip-on led light to your helmet visor.

https://www.google.com/search?q=clip...utf-8&oe=utf-8

09-24-15 | 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by randomgear

Attach a clip-on led light to your helmet visor.

https://www.google.com/search?q=clip...utf-8&oe=utf-8

Yup. I have a head-mounted lamp, and I don't normally use it, but I used it briefly running only the red LED and pointed it towards my handlebars. It worked great.

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