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TECHNICAL MOTOBRICK WRENCHING In Remembrance of Inge K. => Project Custom Motobricks => Topic started by: Shoganai on January 17, 2014, 09:01:36 PM
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I've been chatting with Scott Underscore about this but I thought I'd throw it out there anyway.
I need help to re-create this, more or less.
http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet/police-helmet/police-motorcycle-helmet.htm (http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet/police-helmet/police-motorcycle-helmet.htm)
(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Helmet-LED/i-XDk3CW7/0/XL/Police%20Helmet%20light-XL.jpg)
(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Helmet-LED/i-NWRDrpC/0/XL/Police%20Helmet%20light-2-XL.jpg)
My intended use is to read Iron Butt bonus paperwork in the dark hands free and whatever else might come up like maps.
It needs to be as bright as a high quality LED flash light because I'll most likely also use it to work on my bike at night if stranded somewhere.
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THE LAMP
I bought these that I may or may not use because they are huge. 23 mm may not fit there but the price was good and I always have uses for LED's.
4X 10W white LED eagle eye Car Motor Daytime running DRL Tail Backup light bulb
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4X-10W-white...-/161105292363 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/4X-10W-white...-/161105292363)
(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Helmet-LED/i-JQ3gtpr/0/O/LED%20Eagle%20Eye.jpg)
I would LOVE to use this
12mm CREE XM-L T6-5C 10W 900LM 3000mA 6000-6500K Neutral White LED Chip Bead - White + Silver(3.0-4.2V)
http://wallbuys.com/ (http://wallbuys.com/)
(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Helmet-LED/i-ps3qrSb/0/O/CREE%20Chip%20Bead.jpg)
Do I need a heat sink with that?
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THE SWITCH
See this remote pressure switch, I like it's compact form but couldn't find any that wasn't prewired for flashlights.
If I got one, how hard would it be to modify for this project?
Mini Night Evolution Airsoft Tactical Flashlight LED 180 Lumens QD Mount
(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Helmet-LED/i-tKK8Dmk/0/XL/Remote%20LED%20switch-XL.jpg)
In order of preference, I would like the switch to do this ...
1. on - high - medium - low - off
2. on - high - low - off
3. on - off
I bought 10 of these from China already, just because they looked cool and might work.
Mini In-Line LED Strip Light Dimmer Controller with On/Off Switch
(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Helmet-LED/i-sbZsXH5/0/O/LED%20Switch.jpg)
I don't like the Dynamic mode on this and will have neuter it or cover it.
Variations of the switch type can include pressure / tactile / trigger / bite as long as it's attached to the helmet and is waterproof.
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THE POWER
I want to power it with cr123a batteries. (NON-rechargeable)
It would be sweet if I can slip them under the rear padding of the helmet. If not, they'll have to be mounted on the shell.
If mounting on the shell, I need something VERY much like this.
Waterproof with a thumb screw easy to open and close cover.
(Look at the battery pack)
(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Helmet-LED/i-pTJtHwB/0/O/Battery%20Pack.jpg)
http://www.batteryjunction.com/fenix...FYNi7Aod63wA9A (http://www.batteryjunction.com/fenix...FYNi7Aod63wA9A)
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I need your thoughts on how to wire the LED's, a switch and some 123 batteries together so that it ALL inside the helmet or at worst the batteries are mounting on the shell.
I need to understand how much heat is created and how to manage it. I figured it would most liked need to be housed in a plastic sleeve within the closed cell foam of the helmet core and to direct the light away from my peripheral vision.
Also, I need a working model by March first.
Yeah, no pressure at all.
Ride with joy,
Gwen
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All fixed.
(If that wasn't proof enough I suck at herding electrons, I don't know what would.)