Automatic Activated Blink Signal

Step 9: Finished product and trouble shooting

Now you're iron man with blink  signals.
BE SAFE OUT THERE!
When removing, make sure you remove the pack or panel before unstrapping the entire band.

TROUBLESHOOTING!
-Flickering and loose connection.
Nothing a little piece of tape securing the ends of the switch to the battery can't help
-Light not turning on. 
Make sure the ends are touching either battery and positive plate and mercury is touching ends
Battery is dead. or could be wire disconnecting.
-The EL panel and wire have disconnected.
Solder it back. Be careful not to melt anything!

Comments

[sconner1]

Good idea except that all hand signals (left turn, right turn and stop) are done by the left hand.

[modestyprevails]

From bikeed.org: The right turn signal has historically been the left arm outstretched and bent upward at the elbow. This action completed by a motorist sitting upright in a car is clearly visible. For a bicyclist in riding position, this signal may be difficult for motorists to see. Some states now allow the right outstretched arm to indicate a right turn. Always use hand signals when turning, changing lanes and even when changing position in a given lane. Motorists will appreciate the courtesy and respond in kind.

[slartifast]

Not in the UK!!!

[CTY1995]

Although your comment is true, there are lots of people in this world who does not know or forgot the hand signals. This way, there would not require any memorization of what direction your arm needs to be.

[baltika]

It also depends on local laws. Where I live (BC, Canada, where we drive on the right) it is legal for cyclists to signal right hand turns with the right hand. However I still use my left hand.

[sconner1]

We all expect people who drive cars to know the rules of the road, and obey them.
We cyclists should too.

[Nemweb]

You could add a transistor oscillator to make it more cool! But anyway, great project!