riding light

[leet22]

Have u got a diagram etc and parts list, i can get my old man to bulid it he has time and its right up his ally

Will be used for both if possible

leet222009-05-26 12:50:59

[WillemT]

does he have a "draai bank" maybe? think it's a lathe??

[leet22]

Nope but enginering works right around the corner:)

[WillemT]

ok so here is what you need for a 700 lumen light

 

3 x cree Q5 LEDs                                  cutter

2 x 8 deg lenses                                  cutter

1x 25 deg lense                                    cutter

1 x buckpuck 3021 DE 1000 mA            rabtron

1 x aluminium midas flashlight              midas

12 - 16volt batt pack (can use 12 NiMH AA's)              clicks

dc connectors                                        yebo electronics

some wire                                             yebo electronics

plug for buckpuck                                  yebo electronics

ryder rear light for mounting                 lbs

m3 or m4 screw                                   hardware store

m3 or m4 wingnut                                hardware store

alu heatsink                                         engineering workshop

some battery holders and clips           yebo electronics

 

 

most of the stuff you can get really quickly, as in with in a week, but the LEDs and lenses might take a little longer.

night tider2009-05-26 13:19:43

[TYGA]

You can also do a very budget and basic one using a halogen downlighter and 12V sealed lead acid battery. We used to MTB with those things and although the battery was heavy and a pain in the butt to mount to your  bike we had legend times nightriding. Bright as can be (20W) and dirt cheap. You'll find plenty of "how to" on the web.

[TCRCARBON]

How long is your extension cord and how long are your rides?