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    Triple Cree XR-E Bike Light

    I usually buy packs from batteryspace.com or all-battery.com, which ever has the best deal at the time... look for sales. Li-Ion packs seem to be more expensive now than a couple of years ago :( http://www.batteryspace.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=3600 Above is the pack I've used...
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    Triple SSC vs L&M HID Comparison Beamshots

    The L&M is a great light. However, I would not want to trade in my LED lights for one :) As far as the LED being cost-effective, that's probably only the case if you build your own... the manufactured ones that have output in the 600+ lumen range are about as expensive as the L&M ARC. Hopefully...
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    Triple SSC vs L&M HID Comparison Beamshots

    I've been promising some comparison beamshots for a while. In this case the comparison is a couple of my Triple SSC P4 (U-bin) LED lights against a Light & Motion ARC HID system. My friend Gina was nice enough to loan me her HID system for the shots. All shots are at F2.8, 1/4 sec, ISO 200. The...
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    optics question

    I guess it depends on the reflector, but most of the available reflectors seem to be designed for a flashlight type of beam. I.e, lot's of throw with a hotspot in the middle and, ideally, smoothly falling off to some flood fill. I've used the IMS 20mm reflectors and get a pretty good beam, but...
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    Modified Achesalot design

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    Modified Achesalot design

    I'm sure the welding makes for a stronger light, but it does increase the complexity of the build a good deal. Still, an interesting twist on the construction of the light. One day I hope to get a MIG or TIG welding machine, that would be fun!
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    Soldering Connections to Bflex

    Hey. I wonder if George has ever considered offering a pre-wired version with say, 8" leads already soldered in place, for $5 more? This would surely take some of the apprehension out of installing a bFlex, and probably result in fewer unhappy customers who damage their bFlex/maxFlex/nFlex.
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    need helmet light

    Yes, you should be able to build a triple LED for under $75 which only leaves you $75 for a battery & charger. Might be close but you, should be able to make the budget... if you already have the tools as Zero_Enigma said above. Of course you could save a little by building a double. less...
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    Dyno powered triple cutter R2

    Nice work! Those long exposure beamshots are cool. I never really thought about the difficulties of getting beamshots with a dynamo-powered light.
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    My latest light

    It does look nice... my biggest concern would be lack of exposed heatsink area, and having the heatsink fins on the back is not the greatest cooling scenario for a bike light. The case is plastic? But then again, if you ride where it's cold enough to snow, cooling might not be much of an issue :)
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    Copperhead Triple Seoul

    Thanks Mark. The lens and holder are held in place by the plexiglass lens cover that is glued in place with clear silicone caulking. -Allen
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    Buckpuck with seoul led

    Honestly, AAA is the best way, but you will probably damage your old emitter removing it... I've knocked AAA'd stars off without damaging them. If you are really interested in the later removal and upgrade of your LEDs, you should use a MCPCB (Metal Core Printed Circuit Board) mounted emitter...
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    Buckpuck with seoul led

    If you are talking about using a bare P4 emitter, the slug is connected to the anode, thus not electically neutral and must be isolated from the case. If it's on a MCPCB (star etc) it is probably isolated neutral. You might check to be sure.
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    Raven - Triple R2, custom CNC, bikelight - Willma beater :)

    Re: Raven - Triple R2, custom CNC, bikelight. Very nice!
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    Copperhead Triple Seoul

    Yeah, probably put it on the bar, but I'll give it a test run on the helmet next week...
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