<div dir="ltr">Awesome questions! Thanks!<div><br></div><div><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px"> Does more voltage = shorter lifespan?</span></div><div>I'm assuming yes, but nonetheless, one 9V per color stays plenty bright for at least a month.</div>
<div><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px"> What about powering it with a hub generator?</span></div><div>That'd be awesome. I'm definitely working to keep the model simple, so anybody can build a set in an hour or so. But I would love it if you or anyone else would like to teach more advanced hacks - ideally, we could get one per class.</div>
<div><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px"> What kind of impact can they endure?</span></div><div>They generally don't get much direct impact, but the LEDs themselves are coated in very tough (but flexible) epoxy, and the joints are shielded/insulated/anchored with hot glue. They mainly get muddy, and handle it well. The main issue I've seen is with weak solder joints near the switches, so I'll be bringing heat-shrink this time.</div>
<div><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px"> Did having the cockpit illuminated mess up your night vision?</span></div>
<div>Not noticeably; I tried to point them mostly down at the road, and while a bit of light does leak up, I watched out for this kind of degradation and didn't find much. However, those concerned might consider using just the red channel all over and/or doing something else for the front light.</div>
<div><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px"> How hard is it to get off? Is it possible to put it back on?</span></div>
<div>While I've never tried to take them off, I imagine it wouldn't be that bad. The adhesive backing on the LEDs won't take off paint, and the batteries are zip-tied on. The hot glue miiiiiight leave some spots - but you could heat-gun them off.</div>
<div><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px"> Does making an adjustment to your handlebars mean scrapping and replacing?</span><br>
</div><div style><span style="font-size:12.727272033691406px;font-family:arial,sans-serif">Depends on the adjustment! Mine are cabled loosely enough that when the handlebars came loose (I think somebody tried to gank them), they could rotate about 100Ί with no problem.</span></div>
<div style><span style="font-size:12.727272033691406px;font-family:arial,sans-serif">I should add that </span><span style="font-size:12.727272033691406px;font-family:arial,sans-serif">if you remove your seat or use a folding bike, </span><span style="font-size:12.727272033691406px;font-family:arial,sans-serif">this project probably isn't for you. Wheel removal is (sob) fine.</span></div>
</div><div class="gmail_extra"><br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Mon, Apr 15, 2013 at 5:32 PM, revphil <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:revphil@gmail.com" target="_blank">revphil@gmail.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
YES! please have it again, as I will be in Davis showing BikeSmut at<br>
that time. [shameless plug] if you know someone in Davis let em know,<br>
its a really great show.<br>
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So many questions<br>
Does more voltage = shorter lifespan?<br>
What about powering it with a hub generator?<br>
What kind of impact can they endure?<br>
Did having the cockpit illuminated mess up your night vision?<br>
How hard is it to get off? Is it possible to put it back on?<br>
Does making an adjustment to your handlebars mean scrapping and replacing?<br>
<br>
great write up and great plan! I will totally bring a friend and get<br>
lit at NB then riding around to test them at 6 discreet parks!<br>
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Thanks Alexandra!<br>
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rev<br>
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On Mon, Apr 15, 2013 at 4:48 PM, Alexandra Glowaski<br>
<<a href="mailto:alex.glowaski@gmail.com">alex.glowaski@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br>
</div><div class="HOEnZb"><div class="h5">> I'm tired of seeing world-class hackers riding around with no lights, or<br>
> faint ones, or covered-up ones, like stupids. You guys are so magnificent,<br>
> and you deserve a set of totally obnoxious lights, and also not to die<br>
> because of such a silly little thing.<br>
><br>
> Join me this Friday at the space! Bring your bike and build yourself a set<br>
> of integrated, water-resistant, low-profile, crazy bright, fully custom,<br>
> simple, durable, cheap bike lights<br>
> (<a href="http://www.alexglow.com/anti-love-bike-lights/" target="_blank">www.alexglow.com/anti-love-bike-lights/</a>). I give you my personal guarantee<br>
> that they won't be stolen: my wheels got jacked yesterday, and a set of<br>
> pedals before, and the lights were totally intact.<br>
> If you want them to blink, bring your own controller! I'mma try and work up<br>
> a fun reactive circuit in advance, but the standard-issue kit will include<br>
> only the materials for a static display. Which will look magnificent. I<br>
> promise.<br>
><br>
> Friday, April 19 @ 7pm<br>
> Noisebridge Hackerspace<br>
> $10-15 suggested donation for materials<br>
><br>
> As proposed by the inimitable Mr. Sean Kolk, we shall perform a test run<br>
> afterwards: a six-pack ride, wherein you bring a six-pack of whatever you<br>
> want and we stop at six different parks. Feel free to join only for the<br>
> beginning, or ride with us in solidarity if you already have lights you<br>
> love. Let's celebrate!<br>
><br>
> - Merlin<br>
><br>
> p.s.: I plan to make this a recurring event. More live hackers! More<br>
> hardware! More shiny!<br>
><br>
> --<br>
> Make your world!<br>
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