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Pretty cool helmet LED setup......

Started by lewismug, May 20, 2008, 11:59:09 AM

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lewismug

May 20, 2008, 11:59:09 AM
It attaches to the top rear of your helmet and wind blows through it while you are riding.  As the wind blows through, it turns a little "fan" type thing and powers 8 LED lights which flash improving visibility.  I'm gonna get one and try it soon.


http://www.newenough.com/closeouts/helmets/hjc/windlight_led_helmet_light.html

astroaru

#1
May 20, 2008, 12:18:34 PM
The concept is very interesting. Using renewable sources of energy is a great idea  :cheers: I am not sure how well that might attach to the other makes?

scottpA_GS

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May 20, 2008, 03:27:05 PM

Cheap enough  :thumb: But any blinking lights in most states are illegal for on road use :thumb:

Flashing/Blinking lights esp. Red and Blue are reserved in most areas for emergency use only  :cheers:


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ohgood

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May 21, 2008, 03:54:11 AM
Nice find. Thing could be modified to be always on, two stage like riding/braking light, or just left as is. The only thing I don't like is the not working at less than 25 mph.

Suppose you could just wire it up (ya, that means a wire to the helmet) so it comes on with your brake light and skip the fan part.

So.... we'll await your full report on the items quality, brightness, etc ;)

It's GOOD to be the guinea pig ;)


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Oklahoma_Mike

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May 21, 2008, 08:37:49 PM
Quote from: scottpA_GS on May 20, 2008, 03:27:05 PM

Cheap enough  :thumb: But any blinking lights in most states are illegal for on road use :thumb:

Flashing/Blinking lights esp. Red and Blue are reserved in most areas for emergency use only  :cheers:

EXACTLY! That is the dumbest made smart device I have ever seen. I mean damn why the fu(% do they have to flash. (Rhetorical question). Stupid Stupid Stupid, but I love the idea!
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ohgood

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May 22, 2008, 03:16:58 AM
Quote from: Oklahoma_Mike on May 21, 2008, 08:37:49 PM
Quote from: scottpA_GS on May 20, 2008, 03:27:05 PM

Cheap enough  :thumb: But any blinking lights in most states are illegal for on road use :thumb:

Flashing/Blinking lights esp. Red and Blue are reserved in most areas for emergency use only  :cheers:

EXACTLY! That is the dumbest made smart device I have ever seen. I mean damn why the fu(% do they have to flash. (Rhetorical question). Stupid Stupid Stupid, but I love the idea!

anyone with access to opposable thumbs, the internet, and a soldering iron can change the flashing part.


tt_four: "and believe me, BMW motorcycles are 50% metal, rubber and plastic, and 50% useless

spc

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May 22, 2008, 07:51:18 AM
opposable thumbs, allowing cops to write tickets for decades now.
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