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Old 05-04-2008, 08:27 PM   #1 (permalink)
 
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So, to make a long story short, I built my own mountain bike light, based off the Forums some others have posted on here... Ill just post pics of the processes, and if anyone would like to build one, i can help them or feel free to contact Lamba_Drive..
this rubberband is holding the switch that i epoxied onbefore soldering
after soldering

With shrink tubing
Holding on the handlebar mount i epoxied on...
A finished product


Total cost of the Light. . . . $18 and a few cents.
Thanks to Lamba_Drive for the help..
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Old 05-04-2008, 08:33 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Can we see some more pics.................................of the calendar j/k Good job! What kind of bulb did you use?
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Can we see some more pics.................................of the calendar j/k Good job! What kind of bulb did you use?
MR16 50 watt Flood

i had to file the edges down so it would fit in the housing, though
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Old 05-04-2008, 08:35 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Glad to be of help.

Sweet looking light, and great going on making it for only $18.
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Old 05-04-2008, 08:38 PM   #5 (permalink)
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nice brandon. thats one fat battery...
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Old 05-04-2008, 08:42 PM   #6 (permalink)
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MR16 50 watt Flood
That's the same bulb I use for the Fully Loop, and it lights up the WHOLE trail.
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Old 05-04-2008, 08:55 PM   #7 (permalink)
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brandon you need to tin the wire before you solder, its a crimp connections so it should hold, good solder joints are shiny
otherwise it looks great and cheap!!(the best part)
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Old 05-04-2008, 09:04 PM   #8 (permalink)
 
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brandon you need to tin the wire before you solder, its a crimp connections so it should hold, good solder joints are shiny
otherwise it looks great and cheap!!(the best part)

It was only my first time soldering.
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Old 05-04-2008, 09:10 PM   #9 (permalink)
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If you haven't noticed yet the MR16 halogen bulbs get HOT....they will burn you...
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If you haven't noticed yet the MR16 halogen bulbs get HOT....they will burn you...
This is true... very hot..
But, you just dont touch it...
Similar to a taser. What kind of person would touch it and Tase themself?
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If you haven't noticed yet the MR16 halogen bulbs get HOT....they will burn you...
Yes, they get VERY hot, but when you're riding the air cools it down fairly well.
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Old 05-04-2008, 09:20 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Wasn't really refering to intentionally touching it but accidently bumping it....
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Wasn't really refering to intentionally touching it but accidently bumping it....
True True
I'll have to ride like the wind. Or attach one of those old school plastic things on a straw that spins if you blow in it. maybe itll act like a fan.
Orr try to remember not to bump it
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Old 05-04-2008, 09:30 PM   #14 (permalink)
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I'll have to ride like the wind. Or attach one of those old school plastic things on a straw that spins if you blow in it. maybe itll act like a fan.
Orr try to remember not to bump it
It doesn't get THAT hot. Sure if you touch it it'll feel very hot, but it's not going to give you third degree burns or set nearby objects on fire.
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Old 05-04-2008, 09:36 PM   #15 (permalink)
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You have a cold solder joint on that connection. It will fail. Just a matter of time. Next time, tin the wire. Then crimp the crimp connection on, then solder.
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Old 05-04-2008, 09:37 PM   #16 (permalink)
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same thing I said
you didnt happen to race rc cars also ? lol
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You have a cold solder joint on that connection. It will fail. Just a matter of time. Next time, tin the wire. Then crimp the crimp connection on, then solder.
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You have a cold solder joint on that connection. It will fail. Just a matter of time. Next time, tin the wire. Then crimp the crimp connection on, then solder.
next time ill post asking how to do that
or google it
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Old 05-04-2008, 09:39 PM   #18 (permalink)
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you pretty much just heat up the wire on the top and suck the solder through the bottom until the wire is full of solder and shiny (tinned) dont worry you didnt build a rocket ship no one will die
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you pretty much just heat up the wire on the top and suck the solder through the bottom until the wire is full of solder and shiny (tinned) dont worry you didnt build a rocket ship no one will die
My light could blow a connection, short out and start a fire, and burn a house down or something
jk...
ok i get it... soi heat the top enough so you push the solder through the bottom..
oops i didnt even think of that
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