eSkate Lights thread

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neopixels are pretty simple. my new lights use them.

this libary and examples are the best place to start. I would use a 5v trinket because you only need 1 pwm pin for lights. you can use the others for buttons. or the builtin button i think.

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Noice. Well I made a new thread to chronicle the simplicity of the arduino led controller for eboards.

http://www.electric-skateboard.builders/t/arduino-controlled-led-strips-for-underglow-fastled/13689/1

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Anybody got a 3D file for a truck holder for those COB LEDs?

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I’ve tried the Flux Risers and I think that the light is too low

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Hardly used. As new.

Have this light with original box and mounting bracket thatt can be screwred to riser. Comes with remote. Regargeable battery. Aus buyer preferred.

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Made a 3D printed mount for them for under the deck: https://grabcad.com/library/holder-for-electric-skateboard-lighting-1

Not yet perfect as I might want to adjust the angle a bit and the mechanism is almost useless - on my print however the tolerances were so good that it fits perfectly and sits tight.

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Anyone know where I can find some decent purple or pink LEDs?

Preferably something like these: https://hobbyking.com/en_us/3w-green-led-alloy-strip-120mm-x-12mm-3s-compatible.html

I have some blue ones going right now. Super bright, but no purple or pink.

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Just got these off ebay, but they’re very dim.

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If you are crafty and willing to build / get a led driver… try to search for 3w led chips or such… I think i’ve seen them in purple color.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3W-420nm-UV-Ultra-Violet-Purple-LED-diode-High-Power-bead-chip-with-20mm-pcb-/261616949664?hash=item3ce995d9a0:g:HhwAAOxy4fBTlL3w

U can also try these nobrand ones… will be cheaper but also possibly less light for the same watts…

Check color spectrum / look also, have not used / tested/ seen much of these uv/purple leds in real life

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@Okami

Thanks for the feedback. I’m not all that crafty, but I’ll definitely look into it.

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you could use rgb leds and set them to any color. I usually ride with purple or green underglow.

you could probably find a better price, but get this style mini rf remote. not ir! http://www.ebay.com/itm/5M-RGB-5050-Waterproof-Strip-17Key-RF-Mini-Remote-12V-5A-Power-SMD-300-LED-Light-/302025084634?hash=item4652190eda:g:5XUAAOSwaB5XmDMU

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@saul

Thanks, I like the idea of being able to change the colors.

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They look like this

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot8-Purple-15-LED-30CM-Car-Grill-Flexible-Waterproof-Light-Strip-SMD-12V-/201335120869?hash=item2ee08223e5:g:ARAAAOSwNSxVNfU6&vxp=mtr

from china might be a bit cheaper than the multiple color one’s.

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@Michaelinvegas @Okami

Thanks guys, I didn’t realize the strip type LEDs were so bright. The color changing looks really badass :grinning:

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They also have rgb addressable lights :wink:

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I’ve been keeping an eye out for bike lights that would work well for use on a skateboard. I ran up on this :slight_smile: …

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Powerfull-7x-XM-L2-15000lm-LED-Front-Bicycle-Head-Lamp-MTB-Bike-Light-Battery/152301171311?_trksid=p2045573.c100506.m3226&_trkparms=aid%3D555014%26algo%3DPL.DEFAULT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D38530%26meid%3Dac1096e175994f9e85ed12aa5c831bb4%26pid%3D100506%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26

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Oh. My. God.

I’ve used the dual led set from this company and it’s bright as balls.

This is just overkill

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Yeah, I though it was pretty ridiculous :slight_smile:

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nice find… definately an overkill… unless you want to make an impression, there’s a 8 wheeler driving on the road :smiley:

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