DIY lights

[THWANG-666]

if i can get some laser time at work i might made a twin holder out of 0.5mm stainless steel same as in the top left corner with a huge heat sink.
thwang

 

[THWANG-666]

well finaly got my led carriers fabed up just need some jack plugs and a switchs one set will have 2x3watt luxeon and the other are soul p4,s

 

[P20]

Thats far too neat, they'll never set fire to the house or short circuit like all good home made sets should
Looks nice though

 

[THWANG-666]

i,ve tried to make the holders as neat as possible as my snobby mtb mates with their £300+HID would take the piss but saying that i will only have £70 max for both sets i think i could make the soul p4 holder about 25% small i will have a go when i can get some more lazer time.
regards thwang

 

[THWANG-666]

lattest update finaly got all the bits together i should have my lights up and running in a week or so.
cheers thwang

 

[THWANG-666]

oh my god they work

wiring and soldering is not my strong point i,ve just finished my commuter light 2x3 watt luxeon,s running at 700 mah. im just waiting for the 8xAA battery holders to arrive just tested them with 2xAAA AND THEY WORK

 

[P20]

Nice effort. Whats the cost so far? Any idea how they compare to other systems?

 

[THWANG-666]

all in £40 per set the 2x luxeon should be about 250 lumins and the soul p4 im building shouldbe around 400 lumins but to be honest i,m not up on lights i think if i up the amps i will get more lumins but less burn time

 

[THWANG-666]

hi all
well i finally got my bike lights built they are mini triple 10 deg and 25 deg optic,s running off 700mah concurrent with 2x 9.6v 2500 mah batterys cateye quick release mounts.i was using them as a pair but one light @ 500 lumens is Sufficient light for now.
regards simon

 

[REKIBorter]

I bet they're gonna run hot, just wrap a bit of bacon round the light for a tasty mid ride snack.