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Forum: Commuting
09-18-11, 04:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,165
Posted By varuscelli

Hey, Zero_Enigma. It's been a LONG time since...

Hey, Zero_Enigma. It's been a LONG time since I've posted, too. I've graduated up to a much brighter set of lights than the old Fenix L2D's that I used to use all the time. Sorry for off topic --...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-18-11, 03:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,872
Posted By varuscelli

Ha! I wish I could afford a second one to test...

Ha! I wish I could afford a second one to test the quad-spot theory.

In any case, two of these would light the heck out of whatever road or path i was traveling.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-18-11, 12:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,872
Posted By varuscelli

I'm experimenting with lowering the XT20 light...

I'm experimenting with lowering the XT20 light setup by making the spacebars parallel to, but slightly lower than, the handlebar. I'm using a lockblock on the handlebar now to secure one end of the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-06-11, 10:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,872
Posted By varuscelli

Coupling the XT20 with a ZebraLight SC600 made...

Coupling the XT20 with a ZebraLight SC600 made for an interesting combo. I had half a spacebar available and thought it would make a good spot for a backup light...or one to use simultaneously with...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-04-11, 01:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,872
Posted By varuscelli

Here's another oddity about the design/build of...

Here's another oddity about the design/build of the Klarus XT20 in that Klarus seems to have made the decision to sell a mixed reflector version (smooth on one side and orange peel on the other). I...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-04-11, 01:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,872
Posted By varuscelli

Klarus XT20 Dual Head Flashlight Mounted as Bike Light

I haven't posted in a while, but playing with this new Klarus XT20 that I got from GoingGear to use as a bike light has me wanting to share a bit. This is supposedly a 1200 lumen light (as stated by...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-08-08, 09:05 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,559
Posted By varuscelli

Are you sure you're locking the lever in the...

Are you sure you're locking the lever in the correct position? This pump locks with the lever up instead of lever down. If you're pressing the lever down, you're not locking it in place. That...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-20-08, 09:37 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 23,627
Posted By varuscelli

Can't you just yodel them out of the way? :p

Can't you just yodel them out of the way? :p
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-20-08, 09:08 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 23,627
Posted By varuscelli

Nice photo, Nick. But...you should consider not...

Nice photo, Nick. But...you should consider not posting images quite so large (1500 pixels is way wider than needed). It fouls up the viewing of the rest of the thread for those of us using smaller...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-13-08, 07:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 626
Posted By varuscelli

Fenix Tactical also sells them, but they...

Fenix Tactical also sells them, but they erroneously call them Bikeblocks. That, or they really are selling Bikeblocks but showing photos of Lockblocks.

I should know...they borrowed a half...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-13-08, 07:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 626
Posted By varuscelli

You can also likely order them (and other TwoFish...

You can also likely order them (and other TwoFish products) from Boomer Direct (http://www.boomerdirect.shoppingcartsplus.com/page/page/1719053.htm).

They're more expensive there than from...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-11-08, 10:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 703
Posted By varuscelli

I've never used this myself, but know of many...

I've never used this myself, but know of many others who have. If you have a camera that does not have certain functions that CHDK can provide, I don't think it would hurt at all to give it a try.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-11-08, 10:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 703
Posted By varuscelli

I'm not very fond of digital zoom, either. But,...

I'm not very fond of digital zoom, either. But, in many digital point and shoot cameras you can turn off the digital zoom via the menu settings so that you're left with only the real optical zoom. ...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-10-08, 11:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 703
Posted By varuscelli

There are certain sites like NewEgg.com where you...

There are certain sites like NewEgg.com where you can narrow your camera search results based on battery type if you use their advanced search options.

Here's a list of current NewEgg-offered...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-10-08, 11:15 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,013
Posted By varuscelli

It looks like you're probably going to need to...

It looks like you're probably going to need to visit one of the other threads on different styles of helmet mounts. There are several in this forum . . . and there are also threads on the same topic...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-09-08, 09:11 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,013
Posted By varuscelli

This one would be a good candidate for a TwoFish...

This one would be a good candidate for a TwoFish Lockblock toward the front on the middle (gray) bridge. You'd be able to tilt the lockblock back however far you need it (before cinching it down...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-09-08, 08:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,529
Posted By varuscelli

cyccommute, you often have well-though-out and...

cyccommute, you often have well-though-out and solid things to say. In this case, you're speaking in ignorance.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-08-08, 10:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 685
Posted By varuscelli

Nonsense...I can fit another eight to ten lights...

Nonsense...I can fit another eight to ten lights up there before I start feeling the pinch... :p

I'm not sure if you've seen this page before, but if not, you can pick up some interesting ideas...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-08-08, 08:03 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,529
Posted By varuscelli

Here's one way to get 600 lumens...but you need...

Here's one way to get 600 lumens...but you need some pretty strong neck muscles to keep your head from slumping to one side. :p

http://www.ruscelli.com/images/Flashlights/080930-003a.jpg
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-08-08, 12:08 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,013
Posted By varuscelli

Well, that's a good question. I haven't tried...

Well, that's a good question. I haven't tried that myself on a bike with the brake cable beneath the top tube, so I don't know if it would interfere with the cable or not. On my bike, the cables...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-08-08, 11:18 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,013
Posted By varuscelli

This thread is more about using these kinds of...

This thread is more about using these kinds of mounts for helmet lights, but I'm sure someone can try to answer your question if you can phrase it a bit more clearly. I'm just not quite sure I'm...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-07-08, 03:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,667
Posted By varuscelli

Depending on how much extra space you need, and...

Depending on how much extra space you need, and what your desired budget range is, here's another option using two Viewpoint Spacebars side by side. Two of these give you about the same extra...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-07-08, 10:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,667
Posted By varuscelli

The only thing I don't like about the Nitto Lamp...

The only thing I don't like about the Nitto Lamp Holders is the price at close to $50 (not exactly cheap when compared to other similar devices, but one of the best looking in its class).

Take a...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-06-08, 09:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,667
Posted By varuscelli

I don't know if this would work for you in the...

I don't know if this would work for you in the configuration you are describing (or close to it), but I've always liked the looks of the Nitto Lamp Holder. I don't own one...but I'd like to. ;)
...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-06-08, 11:20 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 23,627
Posted By varuscelli

Yeah, you certainly wouldn't want the dog to leap...

Yeah, you certainly wouldn't want the dog to leap up and snatch it off the bike before you had a chance to unsheathe it... :p

That kind of thing can be sooooo annoying. :D
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-05-08, 10:50 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 23,627
Posted By varuscelli

I think that for these kinds of potential...

I think that for these kinds of potential situations, there's nothing wrong with being prepared with several options. Yelling, getting the bike between you and the dog, etc., are great first...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-04-08, 08:18 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 23,627
Posted By varuscelli

Here's a way to rig a pepper spray style...

Here's a way to rig a pepper spray style cannister for quick release with a TwoFish Bikeblock. I have mixed feelings about carrying it that way, but I have done so on occasion.
...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-30-08, 05:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 811
Posted By varuscelli

Just to make that I'm clear, I don't want to come...

Just to make that I'm clear, I don't want to come across as saying the L2Ds are not good lights (in a relative sense). I typically run two of them on my handlebar and one on my helmet, and I'm happy...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-30-08, 03:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 811
Posted By varuscelli

I think that given what you're accustomed to, a...

I think that given what you're accustomed to, a single L2D will be not much more than a way to limp back on home on crutches, if needed. I'd have to guess that any comparison between the two as far...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-30-08, 08:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,711
Posted By varuscelli

Or, if I needed something with a bit more spill,...

Or, if I needed something with a bit more spill, I could go for a Milky modded one of these:

http://www.ruscelli.com/images/Flashlights/080930-001a.jpg

:eek: :twitchy: :eek: :twitchy:
...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-30-08, 12:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,711
Posted By varuscelli

Wow, I just did the same thing tonight. I...

Wow, I just did the same thing tonight. I recently got the M20 Warrior Premium from Battery Junction as part of their promotion of the newly released flashlight. I did the thing with four L2Ds on...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-26-08, 02:11 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,013
Posted By varuscelli

Our web server is up and down right now with...

Our web server is up and down right now with problems lingering from the Hurricane Ike disaster here on the Texas Gulf Coast. It will be back up soon and all photos will be visible again. We've...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-26-08, 12:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,462
Posted By varuscelli

I didn't pick up on whether or not you were...

I didn't pick up on whether or not you were already using some kind of bike light or had past experience with bike lights, but the Fenix L2Ds do a pretty darn good job as a flashlight used for...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-26-08, 11:57 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,462
Posted By varuscelli

Our server has been up and down as partially...

Our server has been up and down as partially related to our recent Hurricane Ike difficulties. It's down again (as of this morning), but hopefully only briefly.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-25-08, 09:25 PM
Replies: 704
Views: 57,241
Posted By varuscelli

I've got one of those on the way, too. My first...

I've got one of those on the way, too. My first from elektrolumens, and I'm really looking forward to it.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-25-08, 01:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,462
Posted By varuscelli

Those are the TwoFish Lockblocks as availabe also...

Those are the TwoFish Lockblocks as availabe also from 4sevens.com.

Here's the little girly-man bike I like to ride now. I catch a lot of flack for the bike, but not for the lights and...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-25-08, 01:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,462
Posted By varuscelli

Sometimes the 4sevens site can be confusing. I...

Sometimes the 4sevens site can be confusing. I think (unless I'm misinterpreting what you'd like) you want to make sure you're looking at their "Premium" lights, like on their page:
...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-25-08, 12:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,462
Posted By varuscelli

If you end up wanting a Fenix or two from...

If you end up wanting a Fenix or two from www.4sevens.com (http://www.4sevens.com), my experience has been receipt of ordered items in just a handful of days in almost every case. The only exception...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-25-08, 11:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,100
Posted By varuscelli

As a typical guy, I can't help but admire many...

As a typical guy, I can't help but admire many elements of that photo -- from the Hellfire light to everything it sadly obscures. :rolleyes:

:beer:
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-25-08, 10:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,100
Posted By varuscelli

If you want a shortcut to the ridiculous...

If you want a shortcut to the ridiculous brightness thing, here's one option. :love:

I see a lightly used Hellfire listed for about $3500 . . . but I'm not sure if the price is for the light or...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-08-08, 06:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 801
Posted By varuscelli

No one around here is THAT crazy.... :twitchy: ...

No one around here is THAT crazy.... :twitchy:

:P :D
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-08-08, 04:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 801
Posted By varuscelli

Looks like a pretty neat setup. :thumb: The...

Looks like a pretty neat setup. :thumb:

The only slight disadvantage I see if I compare this setup to using lockblocks is that the lockblocks let me adjust the angle of the lights on the fly...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-08-08, 03:31 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,421
Posted By varuscelli

Good for you, Adam. I hope you enjoy the Fenix...

Good for you, Adam. I hope you enjoy the Fenix setup. Sounds like you've got everything you need lined up, too.

Are you planning on using one of the lights on helmet on both on the handlebar?...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-07-08, 04:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,842
Posted By varuscelli

Did you ever watch that movie, The Electric...

Did you ever watch that movie, The Electric Horseman?

I think that's the way to go for wearable lights. You've got to be pretty good looking to pull it off, though. ;)
...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-06-08, 08:14 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,559
Posted By varuscelli

I see the Joe Blow Sport Pump at JensenUSA.com...

I see the Joe Blow Sport Pump at JensenUSA.com (http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/PU707A02-Topeak+Joe+Blow+Sport+Pump.aspx) for about $30 shipped, for what it's worth.

I"m currently using...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-04-08, 09:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 943
Posted By varuscelli

Yeah, I remember NOW. ;) (As soon as you said...

Yeah, I remember NOW. ;) (As soon as you said "monster").

There's just been so much talk of chargers and batteries in so many different threads lately that I'm having a hard time remembering...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-04-08, 08:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 943
Posted By varuscelli

Wow, that seems odd. I mean, it seems obvious...

Wow, that seems odd. I mean, it seems obvious that the batteries are venting for some reason, but the question becomes "why?"

What about your charging habits with these? Quick charge, slow...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-04-08, 05:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 943
Posted By varuscelli

Go to post number 156 (and beyond) in this thread...

Go to post number 156 (and beyond) in this thread and check out the similar situation and related comments (clicking on the link will get you close to that series of posts):

Dual Fenix L2D 100...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-02-08, 11:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,421
Posted By varuscelli

Cool! Pretty great looking. I wonder if...

Cool! Pretty great looking.

I wonder if they're actually sold or just a one-time custom thing? Looks custom made for someone on request...(???)
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-02-08, 04:13 PM
Replies: 928
Views: 359,557
Posted By varuscelli

This probably won't apply to this thread because...

This probably won't apply to this thread because the price exceeds the original question, but since I got one of these at a pretty good discount and am getting the flashlight either way, I'm probably...
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