automotive headlight question

metroplex · #1 04-16-2007, 07:18 PM

Are there any standards for testing how far a headlight/assembly can throw the light at objects on the road?

Gryloc · #2 04-17-2007, 09:54 PM

Metroplex,

Can you keep us posted with your findings? I have a LED headlight system (almost finished making it), but it would be nice to know some good ways to ensure it is 100% safe as well as check the beam so it appears to be legal. I did some research already and found how much brightness the typical headlight has and how the beam should be shaped and a little about horizontal cutoff for safety, but I still need some more good information. There are others with similar project ideas, and this would be very helpful to them. Any info at all would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

-Tony

gromit · #3 04-19-2007, 10:29 AM

Interesting video on youtube about headlights. Its from the UK but on subject. I guess you would need a headlight alignment tool.

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