[Noisebridge-discuss] Bike lights workshop! Shine out into the night! This Friday

Alexandra Glowaski alex.glowaski at gmail.com
Sat Apr 20 01:54:32 UTC 2013


On my way, folks! Picking up some glue sticks on the way. See you in a few!


On Fri, Apr 19, 2013 at 4:48 PM, Alexandra Glowaski <alex.glowaski at gmail.com
> wrote:

> I haven't worked with Rock the Bike, no! They sound awesome. Do you know
> anybody specific I should reach out to? :)
>
> Also, hey everybody, look, Robin has already built her own set from the
> tutorial! They're gorgeous! Yours will be too!
>
> https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-x9whSr9Ra2I/UWyVSYpO6rI/AAAAAAAAJSk/phj8XSalxbQ/s489/13+-+1
>
> I may get there just in the nick of time, as I'm attempting to scrounge a
> mountain bike for this weekend. See you there!
>
> - merlin :D
>
>
> On Tue, Apr 16, 2013 at 11:08 AM, revphil <revphil at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> On Tue, Apr 16, 2013 at 1:58 AM, Alexandra Glowaski
>> <alex.glowaski at gmail.com> wrote:
>> >
>> > • What about powering it with a hub generator?
>> > 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.
>>
>> Ever worked with Rock The Bike? They have been doing lots of pedal
>> powered light setups.
>>
>> thanks for your answers!
>>
>> rev
>>
>>
>> > On Mon, Apr 15, 2013 at 5:32 PM, revphil <revphil at gmail.com> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> YES! please have it again, as I will be in Davis showing BikeSmut at
>> >> that time. [shameless plug] if you know someone in Davis let em know,
>> >> its a really great show.
>> >>
>> >> So many questions
>> >> Does more voltage = shorter lifespan?
>> >> What about powering it with a hub generator?
>> >> What kind of impact can they endure?
>> >> Did having the cockpit illuminated mess up your night vision?
>> >> How hard is it to get off? Is it possible to put it back on?
>> >> Does making an adjustment to your handlebars mean scrapping and
>> replacing?
>> >>
>> >> great write up and great plan! I will totally bring a friend and get
>> >> lit at NB then riding around to test them at 6 discreet parks!
>> >>
>> >> Thanks Alexandra!
>> >>
>> >> rev
>> >>
>> >> https://twitter.com/#!/BikeSmut
>> >> ------------------------------------------------------
>> >> erotic elegance and ergonomic efficiency
>> >> ------------------- Bike Smut --------------------
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> On Mon, Apr 15, 2013 at 4:48 PM, Alexandra Glowaski
>> >> <alex.glowaski at gmail.com> wrote:
>> >> > I'm tired of seeing world-class hackers riding around with no
>> lights, or
>> >> > faint ones, or covered-up ones, like stupids. You guys are so
>> >> > magnificent,
>> >> > and you deserve a set of totally obnoxious lights, and also not to
>> die
>> >> > because of such a silly little thing.
>> >> >
>> >> > Join me this Friday at the space! Bring your bike and build yourself
>> a
>> >> > set
>> >> > of integrated, water-resistant, low-profile, crazy bright, fully
>> custom,
>> >> > simple, durable, cheap bike lights
>> >> > (www.alexglow.com/anti-love-bike-lights/). I give you my personal
>> >> > guarantee
>> >> > that they won't be stolen: my wheels got jacked yesterday, and a set
>> of
>> >> > pedals before, and the lights were totally intact.
>> >> > If you want them to blink, bring your own controller! I'mma try and
>> work
>> >> > up
>> >> > a fun reactive circuit in advance, but the standard-issue kit will
>> >> > include
>> >> > only the materials for a static display. Which will look
>> magnificent. I
>> >> > promise.
>> >> >
>> >> > Friday, April 19 @ 7pm
>> >> > Noisebridge Hackerspace
>> >> > $10-15 suggested donation for materials
>> >> >
>> >> > As proposed by the inimitable Mr. Sean Kolk, we shall perform a test
>> run
>> >> > afterwards: a six-pack ride, wherein you bring a six-pack of whatever
>> >> > you
>> >> > want and we stop at six different parks. Feel free to join only for
>> the
>> >> > beginning, or ride with us in solidarity if you already have lights
>> you
>> >> > love. Let's celebrate!
>> >> >
>> >> > - Merlin
>> >> >
>> >> > p.s.: I plan to make this a recurring event. More live hackers! More
>> >> > hardware! More shiny!
>> >> >
>> >> > --
>> >> > Make your world!
>> >> > www.alexglow.com
>> >> >
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>>
>>
>>
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