USB Powered Bicycle Frontal Lighting System
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USB Powered Bicycle Frontal Lighting System
Hello,
in this simple Instructable, I will show you how to make your own USB powered frontal lighting system for your bicycle,thus eliminating the use of non-rechargeable batteries, and saving yourself around 80€ by not purchasing a factory-made one.
Components List
Tools List
- Cable cutter.
- Cable stripper.
- Cutter.
- Flat Screwdriver.
- Multi-meter.
- A vice.
- A drill.
- 8mm drill bit (wood).
- Soldering station.
- Protective headphones.
- Protective glasses.
Cut and Strip the USB Cable
Test USB Cable Polarity, and the Power Supply Output.
Open Up the LED Lamps and Remove Unused Battery Connections
Drill Holes for the Power Cables.
Cut the Power Cables to the Right Length, and Solder Them Onto the Battery Inputs in the Lamps, RED on Positive, BLACK on Negative.
TEST System Performance Before Assembly..
Solder the Connections to the USB Cable, and Assemble the System.
Mount on Your Bike, Strap the Battery Pack, and Adjust the Focus!
that is my Chopper by the way :D,with a DYI double battery pack. Very proud to have it.