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Building LED rear light?
Has anybody built their own rear light? It's currently semi-dark during my morning commute, and I'm afraid my little rear LED (PlanetBike) is getting lost in the "noise" of streetlights, car lights, etc. I'm thinking a Dinotte-style rear light would make a good project, but I haven't seen much about what optics to use, and how to get the red color (lens, or with the LED itself)?
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Here is my home job 1 watt red LED upgrade mini mag. The LED is white but shines red when lit.
http://home.earthlink.net/~shellenba...ures/light.jpg http://home.earthlink.net/~shellenba...res/light2.jpg http://home.earthlink.net/~shellenba...res/light3.jpg I should get a picture in the dark on the road like Dinotte has. I think mine is as bright, I use it in daylight and people tell my my light is bright even in the day time. |
I'd like a less expensive alternative to a dinotte as well. My superflash is great, but more never hurts, eh? :D
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Originally Posted by paulwwalters
(Post 5228039)
I'd like a less expensive alternative to a dinotte as well. My superflash is great, but more never hurts, eh? :D
http://www.theledlight.com/img-dcbulbs/tle-5.jpg http://www.theledlight.com/terralux_bulbs.html I also modified the mini mag so that I didn't have to un-screw the head to turn it on. I added the tail switch. http://www.theledlight.com/img-TL/tcs-1-main.jpg Then I used a refloctor mount. http://www.nordicgroup.us/s78/images/rf1009.jpg And then an old light mount from an old cateye to strap the light to the bracket. |
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