http://www.instructables.com Sun, 26 May 2013 00:12:04 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Cycle-Programmable-RGB-LED-Strips-on-Bike-F/
Light Cycle: Programmable RGB LED Strips on Bike Frame - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/BWL5/HGH71UAL/FW5BWL5HGH71UAL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/BWL5/HGH71UAL/FW5BWL5HGH71UAL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/BWL5/HGH71UAL/FW5BWL5HGH71UAL.SMALL.jpg cstewart000 I have already been working on similar projects, this one really is the next step of an earlier project. See: http://www.instructables.com/id/Inbedded-Bike-Rim-Lights/ And before we get started, we should have a demonstration of the finished effect (the video is when the bike wasn't yet covered). ...
By: cstewart000

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 01:34:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Intro-60/
Bicycle LED Lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/213U/HFWSTW6H/FDP213UHFWSTW6H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/213U/HFWSTW6H/FDP213UHFWSTW6H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/213U/HFWSTW6H/FDP213UHFWSTW6H.SMALL.jpg Tater Zoid This Instructable will guide you through the process of lighting your bike with LED lights. I get these lights pretty cheap on eBay and the biggest cost is batteries. I use a 12 volt rechargeable battery, but you can use other configurations. The video posted above is a quick guide to lighting yo...
By: Tater Zoid

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 16:21:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/super-cool-bicycle-LED-tail-light-Fiber-Flair-glow/
super cool bicycle LED tail light Fiber Flair glowing glue stick - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYL/MA5T/GRFMVM97/FYLMA5TGRFMVM97.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYL/MA5T/GRFMVM97/FYLMA5TGRFMVM97.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYL/MA5T/GRFMVM97/FYLMA5TGRFMVM97.SMALL.jpg jim_2000 The inspiration for this Instructable came from a product a friend purchased for his recumbent bicycle, the Fiber Flare. The Fiber Flare shines two LEDs down a solid tube of plastic and provides a nice glowing indicator. I wanted to see if I could make one from items around the house. I was successf...
By: jim_2000

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:58:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Helmet-mounted-bike-light-on-the-quick-and-cheap/
Helmet mounted bicycle light on the quick and cheap! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOM/E4XE/FN84QZLA/FOME4XEFN84QZLA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOM/E4XE/FN84QZLA/FOME4XEFN84QZLA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOM/E4XE/FN84QZLA/FOME4XEFN84QZLA.SMALL.jpg goodgnus This is a quick and easy one. A front bike light for your helmet, it goes where you go and shines where you look! No more multiple handlebar mounts on different bikes, broken handlebar mounts, cumbersome external batteries, etc. After breaking several cheap plastic mounts I'd had enough of bike mo...
By: goodgnus

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Nov 2008 10:10:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Glowing-bicycle-tire/
Glowing bicycle tire - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBP/4OT7/GE7L4L86/FBP4OT7GE7L4L86.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBP/4OT7/GE7L4L86/FBP4OT7GE7L4L86.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBP/4OT7/GE7L4L86/FBP4OT7GE7L4L86.SMALL.jpg jim_2000 Riding a bicycle at night requires extra caution. For safety, it is recommended that a headlight be used to illuminate the path in front of you. Spoke mounted reflectors and reflective sidewalls are often used to make the sides of the bicycle visible to traffic. This instructable gives a modern twis...
By: jim_2000

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 Sep 2010 18:11:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Lights-on-Bicyle-Wheels-for-night-visibility/
LED Lights on Bicyle Wheels for night visibility - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLU/Q7LJ/H5Y9W7CL/FLUQ7LJH5Y9W7CL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLU/Q7LJ/H5Y9W7CL/FLUQ7LJH5Y9W7CL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLU/Q7LJ/H5Y9W7CL/FLUQ7LJH5Y9W7CL.SMALL.jpg Aik68 The purpose is to install a LED lightening  system composed by a CR2032 Battery holder with switch unit and two LED Light Holder from Plastic Tie Wrap on a race bicycle wheel. This system will introduce an additional weight of 7 grams (about 6 grams for the battery with the switch and 1 gram for the...
By: Aik68

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:43:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bicycle-Rim-Lights/
Bicycle Rim Lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F38/OF48/H5JCLMOO/F38OF48H5JCLMOO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F38/OF48/H5JCLMOO/F38OF48H5JCLMOO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F38/OF48/H5JCLMOO/F38OF48H5JCLMOO.SMALL.jpg LongToe The idea was simple. Buy a LED rope light, cut it up, power it with batteries, weave it in the spokes, and you've got some sweet rim lights for your bicycle. But it was too easy. The reality was a lot more complicated and it took a while. But the result is a really easy way to add and remove the lig...
By: LongToe

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Aug 2012 12:56:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-Bike-Headlight-On-The-Cheap/
Altoids Bike Headlight On The Cheap! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/OV8K/H3QETLQW/FJ3OV8KH3QETLQW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/OV8K/H3QETLQW/FJ3OV8KH3QETLQW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/OV8K/H3QETLQW/FJ3OV8KH3QETLQW.SMALL.jpg Adambowker98 This instructable is an entry in the Bicycle Contest, so please vote! This instructable is an entry in the Hurricane Laser Contest, so please vote! This instructable is an entry in the Green Tech Contest, so please vote! This is an entry in the Wheels Contest, so please vote! Everyone riding a bik...
By: Adambowker98

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Jun 2012 18:41:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Voltage-Regulated-5-V-Bicycle-Dynamo-Light-USB/
Voltage Regulated [5v] Bicycle Dynamo Light & USB Charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/TCHO/GSEEJZIP/FKRTCHOGSEEJZIP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/TCHO/GSEEJZIP/FKRTCHOGSEEJZIP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/TCHO/GSEEJZIP/FKRTCHOGSEEJZIP.SMALL.jpg sgomes3 Even though, there are plenty of "Dynamo Bike Light" instructions on this site, I thought I would share mines.   The great news, there are NO resistors in my circuit.    It has a fixed 5 volt output, so you can ride as fast as you want without worrying about burning out the LEDs.  Also, since this h...
By: sgomes3

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 9 Sep 2011 10:50:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Charged-LED-Running-Light-with-Flashing-Brak/
Solar Charged LED Running Light with Flashing Brake Light For Bicycles - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMK/SJ5T/GP3T204F/FMKSJ5TGP3T204F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMK/SJ5T/GP3T204F/FMKSJ5TGP3T204F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMK/SJ5T/GP3T204F/FMKSJ5TGP3T204F.SMALL.jpg hackmattr 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 t...
By: hackmattr

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Jun 2011 15:01:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mountain-Bike-Chopper/
Mountain Bicycle Chopper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFF/9FK1/GNXX1DL5/FFF9FK1GNXX1DL5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFF/9FK1/GNXX1DL5/FFF9FK1GNXX1DL5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFF/9FK1/GNXX1DL5/FFF9FK1GNXX1DL5.SMALL.jpg husamwadi Hey, ever wanted the power to see peoples heads turn?, get that hot girl of your dreams (the validity of this statement is unknown :P ), or just want to look freakin cool? Then you should invest in building your own chopper bicycle! Its fun, not so easy, but still fun! lets get started. This ...
By: husamwadi

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 15:28:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Bamboo-Bicycle-And-Light-it-up/
Build a Bamboo Bicycle (And Light it up!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/E9VJ/GN4CZU1Q/FKFE9VJGN4CZU1Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/E9VJ/GN4CZU1Q/FKFE9VJGN4CZU1Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/E9VJ/GN4CZU1Q/FKFE9VJGN4CZU1Q.SMALL.jpg ben_k If you have ever wanted to build your own bicycle frame, but can't afford a framebuilding class or the materials to braze a frame, building one out of bamboo and carbon fiber is a great and relatively inexpensive way to get started.  In this Instructable, I will explain in detail how to build a grea...
By: ben_k

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Apr 2011 19:51:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Waterproof-nighttime-LED-running-lights-for-your-b/
Waterproof nighttime LED running lights for your bicycle. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/Y8ST/GEG4GYLI/FOBY8STGEG4GYLI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/Y8ST/GEG4GYLI/FOBY8STGEG4GYLI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/Y8ST/GEG4GYLI/FOBY8STGEG4GYLI.SMALL.gif Orum Ever wanted to be seen at night while biking?  Ever wanted to know what's below your feet before you step on--or in--it?  Or just want some side visibility so you don't get run over by cars/trucks/other bicycles at crossings? This is a simple solution to get better lighting on your bicycle, in ord...
By: Orum

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 Sep 2010 00:37:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/RGBike-POV-Open-project/
RGBike POV - Open project - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4H/8CE1/FVUJHTDY/F4H8CE1FVUJHTDY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4H/8CE1/FVUJHTDY/F4H8CE1FVUJHTDY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4H/8CE1/FVUJHTDY/F4H8CE1FVUJHTDY.SMALL.jpg Hazard RGBike POV also known as RGB POV for beginners to make at home This i'ble is in constant update. If you're planning on doing something don't be afraid to drop a question. I've always wanted a POV for my bicycle, specially a full colour POV capable of displaying text, images and small animations! ...
By: Hazard

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:59:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Air-pumped-up-patio-fire-place/
PUMP ME UP AIR patio fire place - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/WPRS/FY5WRJZE/FTXWPRSFY5WRJZE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/WPRS/FY5WRJZE/FTXWPRSFY5WRJZE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/WPRS/FY5WRJZE/FTXWPRSFY5WRJZE.SMALL.jpg coolbeansbaby68 These patio fire places are a great idea to have a nice quick relaxing camp fire outside on your patio or deck. I have found that if there is no breeze outside and the air is still its hard to keep a fire going. I spent many nights fanning a newspaper trying to keep it going which kinda took the fun...
By: coolbeansbaby68

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2009 05:15:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Contactless-dynamo-powering-bike-safety-lights/
Contactless dynamo powering bike safety lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9G/9G4N/FUI0U7IL/F9G9G4NFUI0U7IL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9G/9G4N/FUI0U7IL/F9G9G4NFUI0U7IL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9G/9G4N/FUI0U7IL/F9G9G4NFUI0U7IL.SMALL.jpg vbnicolau Hello everyone!! On this instructable you will see how to build a simple contactless dynamo for powering a bike safety light from a relay coil and some hard drive magnets. As you will see, the electric circuit is really simple and contains only 3 bright red leds and a 4700uF capacitor. The capacito...
By: vbnicolau

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:30:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Adrian-Monk-Disneytopian-Blinking-Hand-of-Righteou/
Adrian monk Disneytopian Blinking Hand of Righteousness (Turn Signal Glove) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM5/8JN7/FNI43QT6/FM58JN7FNI43QT6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM5/8JN7/FNI43QT6/FM58JN7FNI43QT6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM5/8JN7/FNI43QT6/FM58JN7FNI43QT6.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad Really a left-handed glove but something to show direction or give that needed backhand for those who get out of line. This is really a lighted LED glove to highlight visibility of your hand when you give proper hand turn signals when riding in the dark or near-dark.This was inspired by the turn s...
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:39:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/High-power-LED-bike-head-light-with-integrated-hea/
High power LED bike head light with integrated heat sink - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/MEXY/FN82TDSE/FHTMEXYFN82TDSE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/MEXY/FN82TDSE/FHTMEXYFN82TDSE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/MEXY/FN82TDSE/FHTMEXYFN82TDSE.SMALL.jpg jmengel For those of us traveling by non-motorized conveyance (bicycle e.g.), visibility is important in both forenoon and post-twilight conditions. The best way to ensure such visibility is through the use of excessively bright lights, of which the latest light emitting diodes (LEDs) are the acme. The foll...
By: jmengel

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Nov 2008 09:40:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-headlight-for-Velomobile/
LED headlight for Velomobile - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSR/IPRZ/FCA43IHC/FSRIPRZFCA43IHC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSR/IPRZ/FCA43IHC/FSRIPRZFCA43IHC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSR/IPRZ/FCA43IHC/FSRIPRZFCA43IHC.SMALL.jpg soldeerridder This instructable will show you how to construct a LED based headlight for a Velomobile.I replaced the standard headlight on my home made 'Alleweder' Velomobile with two Luxeon power leds with two different lenses, one for a small bundel for long distance illumination, the other with a broader bundl...
By: soldeerridder

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Feb 2008 04:53:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Automatic-Bicycle-Handlebar-End-Lights/
Automatic Bicycle Handlebar End Lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F31/H6VM/F7YPXJWE/F31H6VMF7YPXJWE.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F31/H6VM/F7YPXJWE/F31H6VMF7YPXJWE.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F31/H6VM/F7YPXJWE/F31H6VMF7YPXJWE.SMALL.jpg Handsome-Ryan Welcome,This Instructable will teach you step-by-step how to integrate automatically illuminating LED's into the ends of your bicycle's handlebars. The lights operate using a reed switch and magnet so very little permanent modification of the stock handlebars is required. The only irreversible alter...
By: Handsome-Ryan

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 21 Oct 2007 17:36:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Green-Helmet/
The Green Helmet (Solar powered, safety lit, weatherproof bike helmet.) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS1/6H5D/F8QFG3E4/FS16H5DF8QFG3E4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS1/6H5D/F8QFG3E4/FS16H5DF8QFG3E4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS1/6H5D/F8QFG3E4/FS16H5DF8QFG3E4.SMALL.jpg calebjc A solar powered, trickle-charged, weatherproof, safety bike helmet with changeable parts. See 45 second video of helmet 2-minute video of construction and use Charge time: 5-8 hours in full sunlight to charge 4 AA batteries. I used 3 AAA batteries, so it charges in more like 4 hours. It will charg...
By: calebjc

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Nov 2007 21:48:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/SpokePOV%3a-LED-Bike-Wheel-Images/
SpokePOV: LED Bike Wheel Images - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FNN/URDO/XT9EP27UC6Z/FNNURDOXT9EP27UC6Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FNN/URDO/XT9EP27UC6Z/FNNURDOXT9EP27UC6Z.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FNN/URDO/XT9EP27UC6Z/FNNURDOXT9EP27UC6Z.SMALL.gif ladyada Spoke POV is an easy-to-make electronic kit toy that turns your bicycle wheel into a customized display! The project includes a free schematic design, open source software for uploading and editing stored bitmap images, and a high-quality kit with all the parts necessary to build your own. Tired: A...
By: ladyada

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Mar 2006 12:15:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/2-Adjustable-Fork-mounted-Supplementary-Bike-Ligh/
$2 Adjustable Fork-mounted Supplementary Bike Lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F3X/0WWL/F7DWQS69/F3X0WWLF7DWQS69.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F3X/0WWL/F7DWQS69/F3X0WWLF7DWQS69.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F3X/0WWL/F7DWQS69/F3X0WWLF7DWQS69.SMALL.jpg Handsome-Ryan I was looking for an inexpensive way to add supplementary lighting to the dynamo powered headlight on my new bike. After a very dark ride down the local Multi-use Path I knew I needed to add some more lights but I didn't want to clutter the handlebars with heavy and often expensive bicycle specific ...
By: Handsome-Ryan

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 5 Oct 2007 10:20:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-ICycle%3a-clear-plastic-bike-with-LED-edge-light/
Tron bike: clear plastic bike with LED edge lighting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FR0/EWUY/F68BFXWT/FR0EWUYF68BFXWT.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FR0/EWUY/F68BFXWT/FR0EWUYF68BFXWT.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FR0/EWUY/F68BFXWT/FR0EWUYF68BFXWT.SMALL.jpg dan Tron bike: it's a 100% clear plastic bike frame with LED edge lighting. The entire frame starts from a single flat sheet of clear polycarbonate (lexan) plastic which is cut into pieces and assembled. LED edge lighting is added to provide great night-time special effects. The bike falls a bit more on...
By: dan

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