Recumbent Trike Light Project

[Capo_au]

Hey all

I'm not sure if anyone here at CPF rides recumbent trikes, but I thought I would share this none the less.

I recently finished this lighting setup for a friends recumbent trike.



You can find some more pictures here.

Its specs:

• Uses four XR-E Q5's in total.
• Has two Ledil Square optics on the handle bars(5.5degrees spread)
• Has two Ledil Square optics on the derailleur arm at the front (oval 30degree+ spread)
• Uses individual switches for the wide beam and pencil beam lights.
• Infinite variable brightness control vie a pot (100ma to 1A)
• Two hour run time at full brightness or 8 hours at 350mA with all four lights on.
• Separate (quick detachable) charger/driver/battery box at the back of the bike.
• Uses 12 NiMh cells in a pack with self contained 0.1C 'dumb' charger.

This is my first attempt at LED light project so any and all comments welcome.

Cheers,

Capo

 

[Capo_au]

Some video as well.

 

[nisshin]

I'm not sure if anyone here at CPF rides recumbent trikes, but ...

I ride one, and it's a Greenspeed as well. Nice light! Having variable brightness is a plus.

 

[pe2er]

Trying to add lost information to thread....

As Capo_Au said: This page has some Refinements for the trike lights.

These are the most substantial improvements in my eyes:

• Add a battery level meter.
• Use a 4 position knob for brightness adjustment rather than a pot.
• Use low self discharge (LSD) NiMh batters instead of current type.
• Make light assembly and battery box more water resistant.

My interest in this thread? I Need (want) to install some lights to my Summer Recumbent Trike:

 

[pushy]

Can't help with the lights but if you're stuck for cheap mounts you could try this DIY idea, before spending up on proper mounts.