and now… vibration tests =) keep us posted on how long it holds up…or if it can win the war on road vibes!
Here is my $25 DIY solution. The purpose of these lights is to make me more visible, not to light up the road in front of me. The lighting is on it’s own circuit and can be turned off/on with a switch. Powered by a 2200mAh Lipo, I can get about 5 hours of run time (LEDs have 400mA working current) before needing to recharge the battery.
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This just might be my favorite mod 
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Anyone see this?
https://www.backfireboards.com/product/034117549206/BACKFIRE-Cannon-LED-Light
It looks like it is pointed up… not aure hou useful it is.
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Looks like a Cyclops ahaha
How did you mount your tail lights on the board?
I want to attatch a light to the front of my board so I can ride home after class when it gets dark. I found this https://www.amazon.com/Auxbeam-1800lm-Driving-Offroad-Harness/dp/B01LXRULA4/ref=zg_bs_15736511_9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=01VD4HHM4VPJPKN0DV9Y but have no idea how to power it. I’m sure I can find a simple way to mount it but the electrical side of things has me hesitant. Best scenario it would be powered from my 12s4p.
According to the description on Amazon, those lights can take an input voltage ranging from 9-32V, but your pack can go as high as 50+ volts. So you would need a step down converter of some sort to reduce the voltage.
Something like this should do the job: https://www.amazon.com/DZS-Elec-Synchronous-Rectification-Adjustable/dp/B07BMVX9MS/ref=sr_1_8?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1536706668&sr=1-8&keywords=voltage+buck+converter+48v
Are u US based? I was looking at a similar pair but were more a flood pattern than spot… Regardless … I have the buck converter u need =) if youre interested, and based on your current board setup I’ll trade you the buck converter pre wired and soldered with what youd need for easy plug n play… (With in reason) ? Pm if interested!
3d printed mount and Meilan x5 light.
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Thanks a lot! Any close up picture of it on your actual board from the side? I can’t really tell the from back of the mount.
Edit: Never mind, I opened the file and know what’s going on now.
I use this on the front of my eMTB.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00G620ZVU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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U have any pics or.video of how it.looks on the road?
This is a screen shot of a video from my phone. It’s the best I can do under the circumstances. As you can see it’s insanely bright.
Nice… well if u get a chance or find an outdoor shot thats the best so we can see what its like in da real life conditions =)
I don’t have any outdoor shots. I’m away from home for work and I don’t know when I’ll be home. It could be another day or two or a month.
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Hi everyone. So many cool lights!
I want to fit some lights onto my board which use an on/off switch on it’s own circuit that’s powered by the main battery. I’ve noticed some people go on about their remote and receiver units.
Question:
- How can I set up a brake light that shines brighter when I put my brakes on?
- Is there a way to use the remote to switch on the lights (this receiver 2 thingy). I’ve got the Enertion Nano-X.
I want to set up a front and rear light but want easy control of those lights. A brake light feature would be ace.
If anyone has any guides/wiring diagrams I’d really appreciate it!
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I thought I had posted these here…but maybe not… Just upgraded the headlight per the previous posts to a legit one… Rear light doesnt shine on braking but works good none the less…
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It’s not the most beautiful thing… But I DIYed it and it’s working.
Cree whatever cheap Chinese flashlights that break from all the vibrations… So they’re useless unless you mod them.
Removed the battery part /switch and soldered on a usb cable so that the two lights are connected in series.
Runs off your everyday powerbank!
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Would you mind sharing the stl? Got the exact same flashlights!