Cheap DIY headlight
- From: "Jim, N2VX" <ZZZ_jim_cronin@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2005 02:16:15 GMT
When I commuted to work I picked up some "lawn lights" and made mounts
to put on the bike. I used the really cheap ones, put in a 10 or 20
watt halogen bulb and ran it off a 12 volt gel cell. The one on the
back got a red lens. Worked great. It's about 4" in diameter. This
was early 1990's.
The current crop is much smaller. Some take bulbs with integral
reflector, some have a reflector and you just provide the bulb.
Typical prices are $10-20. I saw one recently for $8.00 (20% off $10
price.) Use your choice of bulb+battery for the desired brightness
and runtime.
I also have one for use during night walks with the dog. They are
bright enough that cars see you and dim their lights.
Now - can you beat that for cheap?
Jim
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