Solar Charged LED Running Light with Flashing Brake Light For Bicycles

So after researching the laws to make my motorized bicycle legal in California and sending for the license plate, I have decided to work on the brake light while I wait for the plate.

After a couple days of looking at other peoples' designs for their brake light, I have come up with my own design to have the brake light come on and flash when I apply the brakes. It does not involve putting a push button switch on the handlebars or inside the brake lever, but putting a switch on the brake assembly of the rear tire.

If you want a brake light on your bicycle or motorized bicycle, then all you need to do is follow the instructions in this Instructable.

This design will work on a bicycle or a motorized bicycle because I do not have the battery charging off of the motor. Instead I have a solar panel installed to charge the battery even if I'm not riding it.

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Step 1: Materials and Tools

Parts/ Materials

Mini Snap Action Switch with Long Lever
LED Light Bar ( A Motorcycle LED Light Bar from BACKOFF PRODUCTS or http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/index.cgi?action=DispPage&Page2Disp=%2Ftrailer_lights.htm)
6V 1.3Ah Gel Battery
Flashing LED Modulator Kit (http://www.frys.com/product/5417919?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG)
Small Project Box
Pelican Box (or other waterproof case)
Toggle or Rocker Switch
1/8" Plywood
Heat Shrink Tubing
20 Gauge Wire (Red, Black)
Solder
Primer and Paint
Misc. Nuts, Bolts, and Washers
Lock-tite Thread Locker (Optional but Highly Recommended)
Copper Sheet for Mounting
Solar Panel (http://www.harborfreight.com/15-watt-solar-battery-charger-44768.html)