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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets

02-19-20, 03:49 PM

Replies: 18

Solar bicycle lights

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Posted By mtbtrlrguy

My bike trailer battery is solar-recharged since...

My bike trailer battery is solar-recharged since 2016. A single 3W panel recharges the battery based on length of time, amount of sunlight, and battery quality. A fully-charged battery gives me three...

Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets

02-19-20, 03:46 PM

Replies: 64

Bike headlight matching car headlight wattage

Views: 19,094

Posted By mtbtrlrguy

Won't you need a bike lane to safely do that? An...

Won't you need a bike lane to safely do that? An oncoming slow moving motorbike can cause concerns for motorists and pedestrians. Use the 30W bulbs with a capable gel cell battery to minimize...

Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets

02-19-20, 03:42 PM

Replies: 14

Brake Sensing Taillights - Useful Feature or Gimmick?

Views: 1,589

Posted By mtbtrlrguy

I've seen several designs on patent websites in...

I've seen several designs on patent websites in Canada and USA. Using a logic board limits the choice of materials and functions. I use an analog interface with my bike trailer - four switches on the...

Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets

11-28-19, 08:12 PM

Replies: 34

Looking for AA tail light

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Posted By mtbtrlrguy

Any bicycle retailer should have AA-battery...

Any bicycle retailer should have AA-battery powered lights in their inventory.

Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets

11-28-19, 08:05 PM

Replies: 20

Anyone make a homemade brake light?

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Posted By mtbtrlrguy

My bike brake switch designs

I used a snap action switch in 1987 with the rear brakes when my bike trailer was in the planning stage. I excluded a brake light on my bike.
Center-pull calipers had the brake switch mounted on a...

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