eSkate Lights thread

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Pretty sure none of the voltage regulators on the VESC can supply enough amperage to power all the LEDs. Personally running mine off a 1S separate from my main battery but using a buck converter can drop the voltage down to something reasonable for the LEDs from your main battery

https://www.amazon.com/eBoot-LM2596-Converter-3-0-40V-1-5-35V/dp/B01GJ0SC2C/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1513548979&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=buck+converter&psc=1

If you’re running 10S or higher you’d need ones that can support that voltage but anyhow that’s the gizmo for “efficiently” dropping the voltage. Alternative to the buck booster above there are “linear voltage regulator” ICs as well but believe they bleed off power as heat rather than switching a gate open/closed:

Can easily figure out you LED circuit values by putting in the rated voltage/amperage for the LEDs

http://led.linear1.org/led.wiz

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Pretty handy for under 10s batteries. I found ones that go to 50v or more but the price point gets expensive

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And i spoke too soon… China to the rescue…

https://m.ebay.com/itm/DC-DC-7-50V-to-3-45V-Max-6A-Adjustable-Buck-Regulator-Block-Power-Supply-Module-/181913482926

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Maybe you could get an esc “substitute” and a lights controller at the same time. I don’t know if anyone has tested this, but it looks cool… https://www.ebay.com/itm/DIY-Sigle-Electric-Skateboard-Motor-Controller-Main-Board-ESC-Substitute-Kit-36V/132425330743?_trkparms=aid%3D555018%26algo%3DPL.SIM%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D49564%26meid%3Db7ad3bb930ee4db2bc5c4385d5c8961c%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D302558036328&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

EDIT: Cool concept, but it goes a staggering 11MPH or 18KPH

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There are some great ideas in this thread!

I just finished this bad boy today:

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Running these lights: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01M0OXEND/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

For the tail light, I unscrewed the lens off one of them and put some layers of Tuck tape (red siding tape) on the inside and reassembled.

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running this on 25.9v 24x3w Cree wide angle… it’s pretty bright!

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Why did u sell it?

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Wow that seems like a super strong light. Aren’t you blinding people in front of you ?? But this looks great. I might give it a try.

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I had that same thought when I first powered them up. They are probably overkill :stuck_out_tongue: I find if I just aim them down more they’re not blinding and I can still see plenty in front of me.

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Why did I sell what?

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This is the light I use, https://www.jaycar.com.au/12w-led-rectangular-flood-light-ip68/p/SL3931 I got it on sale at jaycar for 25$, though I’ve seen similar lights on ebay and amazon for less. I use the same battery I use for my aulakiria spot welder which is a bit overkill. https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-battery-5000mah-3s-40c-lipo-pack-xt-90.html

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Hi guys!

Im in the process of figuring out what lights I should put on my new board! :slight_smile:

I had my eyes on something minimalistic like this 10CM 12V LED COB.

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Since I will be running my board at 12s, I chose this DC/DC 55V to 12V 3A Converter Step Down to take power from my main batteries to power the LED bar.
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The effect of the led bar is said to be 2.7W and my step down converter will put put out 36W. Is this a problem or will the LED bar be able to handle the power?

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The LEDs will only draw as much current as they need, so they will draw around 2.7W but the converter is capable of supplying 35w.

You are all good

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Ok, good to know!

Thanks! :slight_smile:

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Well…I’m at it again…making lasers for tails lol

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To add to what DavidBanner said, I have one of those converters on my board running two 10W LEDs (20W total draw) and it works great, no issues what-so-ever. And there are no additional batteries to charge which is super convenient.

Go for it!

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And you connect this straight to your battery with an on/off switch?

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You are correct. Input for the converter connects right to the main power lines.

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Got my lights done where does the time go

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hey @Deckoz I got the LDD-1000H led drivers you’re using

when powering multiple led, is it supposed to be connected parallel or serial?