http://www.instructables.com Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:03:09 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/Almost-too-Bright-Bike-Light/
Almost too Bright Bike Light (blue or what ever color you want) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/4B3R/HGIEV6GN/F6J4B3RHGIEV6GN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/4B3R/HGIEV6GN/F6J4B3RHGIEV6GN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/4B3R/HGIEV6GN/F6J4B3RHGIEV6GN.SMALL.jpg jguthrie3 A friend of a friend of mine asked me to build a rear bike light that would be better than anything he could buy (for a budget of $45). So I set out to build this light and I thought I might as well try to help anyone else out there that want to do a similar project. He rides road but there is no re...
By: jguthrie3

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:38:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Retro-Bike-Taillight-Upgrade-Incandescent-to-LED/
Retro Bike Taillight Upgrade - Incandescent to LED conversion (With Magnetic Switch) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/LZX3/HFD194P8/FFCLZX3HFD194P8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/LZX3/HFD194P8/FFCLZX3HFD194P8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/LZX3/HFD194P8/FFCLZX3HFD194P8.SMALL.jpg Doodyideas I love my retro bikes. I've had about 6 of them over the years and despite their quirks (and sometimes dangers) you learn to love these beautiful steeds. But you know what REALLY annoys me? My Incandescent dynamo taillights and the amount of tiny little bulbs I've been through over the years! If th...
By: Doodyideas

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 23:57:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-Light-Painting-Spirographs/
Making Light Painting Spirographs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/I366/H5IRWA4O/FTKI366H5IRWA4O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/I366/H5IRWA4O/FTKI366H5IRWA4O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/I366/H5IRWA4O/FTKI366H5IRWA4O.SMALL.jpg nkraus1 In this instructable I will show you how to make light painting spirographs, which are one of my favorite techniques in light painting. First of all I do not take credit for this idea, I know it has been done long before my time, but I feel the necessity to spread it further. You will also need to ...
By: nkraus1

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 13 Apr 2013 23:26:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Over-7000-lumen-bike-light/
Over 7000 lumen bike light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE1/54Z7/HEBNHB8M/FE154Z7HEBNHB8M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE1/54Z7/HEBNHB8M/FE154Z7HEBNHB8M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE1/54Z7/HEBNHB8M/FE154Z7HEBNHB8M.SMALL.jpg jguthrie3 OVERVIEW: This hack is for those that like night riding or want to get into it (it's great, never too many people and nice and cool) but think that those 300 lumen lights just don't cut it and don't have the cash for a 1000-2000 lumen lighting system (they can be like $500 - $1,000 dollars, yikes)....
By: jguthrie3

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:27:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bicycle-headlight-shelf-lamp/
Bicycle headlight shelf lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWR/7L5R/HDYZ7W8R/FWR7L5RHDYZ7W8R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWR/7L5R/HDYZ7W8R/FWR7L5RHDYZ7W8R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWR/7L5R/HDYZ7W8R/FWR7L5RHDYZ7W8R.SMALL.jpg zralla Hi everybody , i'm from italy and i love bikes. I ride 'em , fix 'em and create stange object with old parts. You can find some of them here: http://www.2you.it/ilmecca/Page7.html                                                             (it's in italian but the photos are self explanatory) or h...
By: zralla

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Mar 2013 10:50:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/RGB-LED-bike-for-50/
RGB-LED-bike for 50$ - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT9/B7OQ/HAQ3B1IT/FT9B7OQHAQ3B1IT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT9/B7OQ/HAQ3B1IT/FT9B7OQHAQ3B1IT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT9/B7OQ/HAQ3B1IT/FT9B7OQHAQ3B1IT.SMALL.jpg led_freak Hello reader this instructable should show you how to build a really cool RGB-LED-bike for about 50$. I hope you like it, even if my english is not so good. Things you need: -a bike -RGB-LED-Strips+ controller+remote -12V battery -acrylic glass -aluminium tape -duck tape -some cables -switches 1...
By: led_freak

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Jan 2013 13:30:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Car-Reindeer-Hack-Light-it-up-with-LEDs-and-Bike-/
Car Reindeer Hack! Light it up with LEDs and Bike Lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1X/3LJK/HAQ2ZCF3/F1X3LJKHAQ2ZCF3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1X/3LJK/HAQ2ZCF3/F1X3LJKHAQ2ZCF3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1X/3LJK/HAQ2ZCF3/F1X3LJKHAQ2ZCF3.SMALL.jpg Solskinner Turn your car into a two ton reindeer and delight children and adults alike! Click on the video to see it in action! My son wanted a nose and antlers that would glow so here is our hack for a glowing reindeer car. If you like my Instructable, please vote for it. Thanks! Music: Kevin MacLeod (in...
By: Solskinner

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Jan 2013 20:02:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/1000-lumen-MTB-Light-Drill-Miter-Saw/
1000+ lumen MTB Light - Drill / Miter Saw - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/J2I9/HA5M6YTG/F5UJ2I9HA5M6YTG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/J2I9/HA5M6YTG/F5UJ2I9HA5M6YTG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/J2I9/HA5M6YTG/F5UJ2I9HA5M6YTG.SMALL.jpg mtbgrinder FIRST POST!! Last year I set out to create a MTB light (Helmet and Bar) for trail riding without breaking the bank and with reasonable tooling and parts sourcing.  Everything here was sourced from Fastenal, Newark Electronics, Battery Space and LED Supply.com  To say the least, I'm very happy with t...
By: mtbgrinder

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Nov 2012 20:58:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Monovelo-Monowheel-LED-modification/
Monovelo Monowheel LED modification - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOH/8BSZ/H9K2FQFH/FOH8BSZH9K2FQFH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOH/8BSZ/H9K2FQFH/FOH8BSZH9K2FQFH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOH/8BSZ/H9K2FQFH/FOH8BSZH9K2FQFH.SMALL.jpg mohawkpiper I purchased a Monovelo Monowheel a few years back. I believe they were first seen in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The company that made them sold them to the public afterward. They come with or without leds in them already. If you get one with, you have 3 choices. Red, White, or Blue. I didn't like t...
By: mohawkpiper

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 17 Nov 2012 17:48:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Inbedded-Bike-Rim-Lights/
Embedded Bike Rim Lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F68/XXM9/H6MF2R8P/F68XXM9H6MF2R8P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F68/XXM9/H6MF2R8P/F68XXM9H6MF2R8P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F68/XXM9/H6MF2R8P/F68XXM9H6MF2R8P.SMALL.jpg cstewart000 In this instructable I will show how I installed LED lighting in the rim of my bicycle. If you are into bikes and or hacks, you may have seen other bike lighting hacks. If not, check them out. Below is a summary with links and my own comments regarding the designs. Glo bike with phosphoresent pain...
By: cstewart000

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Aug 2012 10:53:12 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/Bike-LED-Turn-Signals/
Bike LED Turn Signals - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/1DPK/H4VQL5X8/FQK1DPKH4VQL5X8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/1DPK/H4VQL5X8/FQK1DPKH4VQL5X8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/1DPK/H4VQL5X8/FQK1DPKH4VQL5X8.SMALL.jpg Adambowker98 I was re-published on TreeHugger!!! http://www.treehugger.com/slideshows/gadgets/how-make-led-turn-signals-your-bike/ I made a schematic using Upverter! This should help a lot of people. Update 8-5-12: Thanks so much guys for the homepage feature AND the newsletter feature! I've always wanted one ...
By: Adambowker98

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 Aug 2012 17:41:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-powered-rear-bycicle-light/
Solar powered vintage rear bycicle light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F40/S2LS/H4AGJY38/F40S2LSH4AGJY38.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F40/S2LS/H4AGJY38/F40S2LSH4AGJY38.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F40/S2LS/H4AGJY38/F40S2LSH4AGJY38.SMALL.jpg eriol I have an old bycicle and I really like its classical design. When I bought it  [from a weird old man..] it was equipped with front and rear bulb lights, powered by a dynamo. As you maybe already know, this is not the best solution to light your way home at night: dynamo and inertia are enemies and...
By: eriol

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Jul 2012 05:43:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bike-Lights-Solar/
Bike Lights Solar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/NS38/H4AGK9XL/FZRNS38H4AGK9XL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/NS38/H4AGK9XL/FZRNS38H4AGK9XL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/NS38/H4AGK9XL/FZRNS38H4AGK9XL.SMALL.jpg fraz75 A small ecological system to power the lights of the bike. With this little wiring I wanted to combine practicality with ecology, the common LED lights of the bikes are powered by 3V batteries that run down easily, and the lighting of the lamps is not entirely practical. Here's what you need: -...
By: fraz75

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Jul 2012 07:01:13 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/Bright-Bike-the-Automated-Alert-System-for-Bikers/
Bright Bike, the Automated Alert System for Bikers and Drivers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/OTWB/H2WESUXN/FUOOTWBH2WESUXN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/OTWB/H2WESUXN/FUOOTWBH2WESUXN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/OTWB/H2WESUXN/FUOOTWBH2WESUXN.SMALL.jpg Hammock Boy Practically everywhere that I need to get to, including school, I bike to. It is a great way to wake up in the morning not to mention the other benefits over driving. Unfortunately, though, there is always that small group of drivers that does not like to share the road and it can get especially dan...
By: Hammock Boy

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Jun 2012 19:18:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/On-Off-Basket-Bike-Lights-Using-Arduino-Uno/
On-Off Basket Bike Lights Using Arduino Uno - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/HFC5/H231Z452/FZ7HFC5H231Z452.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/HFC5/H231Z452/FZ7HFC5H231Z452.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/HFC5/H231Z452/FZ7HFC5H231Z452.SMALL.jpg mxbenjo How it works: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MnkE1xXlKI This is a project done for an introduction to electronics course. [This is my open notebook for the course:  http://mbenitez.iheartanthony.com/] It's a really simple project combining a pushbutton, an arduino uno, and some LEDs. The project I...
By: mxbenjo

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 15:38:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Redneck-but-kinda-geeky-cheap-LED-bike-light/
Redneck but kinda geeky cheap LED bike light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FXN/MCLF/GXMS6AMH/FXNMCLFGXMS6AMH.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FXN/MCLF/GXMS6AMH/FXNMCLFGXMS6AMH.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FXN/MCLF/GXMS6AMH/FXNMCLFGXMS6AMH.SMALL.jpg enovoa Howdy, folks. This here's my very first instructable. Now you guys out there must bear with me on account that I ain't got no decent photo camera and I use my good ol' cell phone's camera, which I think helps me a lot even though the pictures ain't what I'd like to be presenting on this here place....
By: enovoa

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:22:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/700-cd-LED-Bike-Light-from-OSRAM-Spotlight/
700 cd LED Bike Light - from OSRAM Spotlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTR/K3VS/GXK9UZJ9/FTRK3VSGXK9UZJ9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTR/K3VS/GXK9UZJ9/FTRK3VSGXK9UZJ9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTR/K3VS/GXK9UZJ9/FTRK3VSGXK9UZJ9.SMALL.jpg Almondsbury Puffer I have been tracking the development of LED replacement domestic light bulbs.  It seemed to me, a good domestic spot light would make a great cheap bike front light. The perfect OSRAM spotlight just turned-up in my local DIY shop - so I have had a go. I am very pleased with the results. I recon I h...
By: Almondsbury Puffer

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:17:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/PLAE-Portable-Led-Angel-Eyes-1000lm-/
PLAE - Portable Led Angel Eyes [ +1000lm ] - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/PMIX/GWHN3OBW/FAUPMIXGWHN3OBW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/PMIX/GWHN3OBW/FAUPMIXGWHN3OBW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/PMIX/GWHN3OBW/FAUPMIXGWHN3OBW.SMALL.jpg _Tolkien_ Hello everyone! This is the final result seen indoors and outside:                            I apologize for the quality of the video, but it is difficult to make a good quality video at night, even with a good digital camera. In fact it is not evident which is the actual distance the light can r...
By: _Tolkien_

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Dec 2011 05:58:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/1300-Lumen-Bike-Light/
1300 Lumen Bike Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/B5GX/GVHH1EVC/FS9B5GXGVHH1EVC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/B5GX/GVHH1EVC/FS9B5GXGVHH1EVC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/B5GX/GVHH1EVC/FS9B5GXGVHH1EVC.SMALL.jpg brainiac27 Let me start with this: I love biking at night. Everything from the empty streets to the cool air keep me biking into the night. But my quick setup of a LED flashlight pipe-clamped to my stem was not cutting it. I needed more power. I needed a true headlight. And so was born my second LED lighting...
By: brainiac27

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 Nov 2011 22:01:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bicycle-3W-Led-Retro-Headlight/
Bicycle 3W Led Retro Headlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZM/IPWP/GUXKYRUD/FZMIPWPGUXKYRUD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZM/IPWP/GUXKYRUD/FZMIPWPGUXKYRUD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZM/IPWP/GUXKYRUD/FZMIPWPGUXKYRUD.SMALL.jpg Vranov Hello everybody! :) Today I gonna show you an interesting project - retro bicycle self cooling 3W power Led headlight! Last season, my old lamp headlight had bad durability, non-energy saver and bad brightness :( This season I have made a new one - here's an intructuble to my Led headlight You'...
By: Vranov

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 Nov 2011 09:50:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-logo-Rammstein-on-bicycle/
LED logo Rammstein on bicycle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/4ACJ/GTUBZYNJ/FDC4ACJGTUBZYNJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/4ACJ/GTUBZYNJ/FDC4ACJGTUBZYNJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/4ACJ/GTUBZYNJ/FDC4ACJGTUBZYNJ.SMALL.jpg muromec Hello I am from Russia. I like bike and LED. I do LED bicycle wheels: http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-bicycle-wheels/ but i want more... I love rock and I like the rock band Rammstein, so I decided, in addition to lighting on the wheels make the glowing logo on the frame of my bike. Project comp...
By: muromec

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Oct 2011 12:11:32 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/DONT-TIRE-OUT-/
DON'T TIRE OUT ! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAM/HHK7/GPBD4IWP/FAMHHK7GPBD4IWP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAM/HHK7/GPBD4IWP/FAMHHK7GPBD4IWP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAM/HHK7/GPBD4IWP/FAMHHK7GPBD4IWP.SMALL.jpg iceng WITHOUT A SPARE !! Getting my bike  Ready for  Burning Man,  My front tire blew out  and  my spare tire  was dead by neglect   :-( Don't worry about the 9 steps,  They are Quick and Short... Make A Proper HANGER After buying a new spare tire for my bike,  I was going to make sure  this spar...
By: iceng

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Jul 2011 12:30:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Accelerometer-controlled-LED-Bike-Helmet/
Accelerometer-controlled LED Bike Helmet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/20B7/GP7IGHC9/FXM20B7GP7IGHC9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/20B7/GP7IGHC9/FXM20B7GP7IGHC9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/20B7/GP7IGHC9/FXM20B7GP7IGHC9.SMALL.jpg dukode If you cycle for fun, exercise, commuting, or compulsion, it's important to be well-lit and visible at night. Keeping the helmet lit is a good option because it gives your head extra protection. This helmet, the next in our Lumenhattio project series, has accelerometer-controlled turn signals--just ...
By: dukode

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Jul 2011 14:48:36 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/Cheapest-Bike-Light-ever-made/
Cheapest Bike Light ever made - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F2Y/E891/GP2DMHZ9/F2YE891GP2DMHZ9.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F2Y/E891/GP2DMHZ9/F2YE891GP2DMHZ9.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F2Y/E891/GP2DMHZ9/F2YE891GP2DMHZ9.SMALL.jpg Varun R This is most probably the cheapest bike light ever made, aside from those that involve just sticking a torch on your bike. I had most of the parts lying around and I tried to recycle much of the stuff I used to make this. The only significant expenditure in this project was the pseudo Luxeon 1W whic...
By: Varun R

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Jun 2011 10:42:41 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Apr 2011 19:51:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Insulated-Illuminated-Bike-Trunk/
Insulated Illuminated Bike Trunk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIA/6UO7/GMJIDXE6/FIA6UO7GMJIDXE6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIA/6UO7/GMJIDXE6/FIA6UO7GMJIDXE6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIA/6UO7/GMJIDXE6/FIA6UO7GMJIDXE6.SMALL.jpg cesarg77 Just in time for Spring! This Instructable is for a nice lockable bike trunk made from a lightweight plastic ammo box that can be used for a picnic or in my case transporting my lunch. I work swing shift and ride home at night so I wanted to light it up  as well. The insulated insert comes out for ...
By: cesarg77

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Apr 2011 14:50:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-bicycle-wheels/
LED bicycle wheels - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/44EB/GJ65ZHWT/FEA44EBGJ65ZHWT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/44EB/GJ65ZHWT/FEA44EBGJ65ZHWT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/44EB/GJ65ZHWT/FEA44EBGJ65ZHWT.SMALL.jpg muromec Hello I am from Russia. I like bike and LED. I set the wheels of my bike LEDs I want to show you the process of creating. I sorry for my bad English, I use a translator Now my bike is also inset with LED logo Rammstein: http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-logo-Rammstein-on-bicycle/ Step 1 Buy ma...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 20 Jan 2011 16:06:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Helmet-Bike-Light-Front-and-Rear-in-30-Mins/
Helmet Bike Light Front and Rear in 30 Mins. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/J6VP/GIWZM40P/FIIJ6VPGIWZM40P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/J6VP/GIWZM40P/FIIJ6VPGIWZM40P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/J6VP/GIWZM40P/FIIJ6VPGIWZM40P.SMALL.jpg timhodson I wanted some flashing lights on my bike helmet, as anyone who cycles will know that the more lights you are showing the greater the chance of being seen before you are hit.  Hmmm, depressing eh, but there are no garuntees with this instructable :) . What you will have in about 30 minutes (it actua...
By: timhodson

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Jan 2011 11:26:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Multi-Colored-8-LED-Back-Bicycle-Safety-Light-mi/
Multi Colored 8 LED Back Bicycle Safety Light ( mini m&m housing) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFR/7KQH/GITHIT2S/FFR7KQHGITHIT2S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFR/7KQH/GITHIT2S/FFR7KQHGITHIT2S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFR/7KQH/GITHIT2S/FFR7KQHGITHIT2S.SMALL.jpg greenkush Here's my first instructable for a LED safety light. I decided to make it after wanting to make some lights for my bike and after seeing some guides on LED wiring. First I was going to make a 4 LED light but ended up making it 8 for better illumination. Constructive criticism is welcomed.  i. Mate...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Jan 2011 23:21:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/High-Power-3-LED-Bicycle-Light/
High Power 3-LED Bicycle Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTQ/NE5L/GITHD67K/FTQNE5LGITHD67K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTQ/NE5L/GITHD67K/FTQNE5LGITHD67K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTQ/NE5L/GITHD67K/FTQNE5LGITHD67K.SMALL.jpg fryingwoks This instructable is created and provided by the Edmonton Bicycle Commuters' Society (EBC) (http://edmontonbikes.ca , http://www.facebook.com/edmontonbikes , http://twitter.com/edmontonbicycle ), a non-profit organization that supports all cyclists in Edmonton by providing advocacy, education, free ...
By: fryingwoks

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Jan 2011 21:27:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pink-Molly-Lighted-Cruiser-Bike/
Pink Molly Lighted Cruiser Bike - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ8/IDOR/GGPEYG4G/FQ8IDORGGPEYG4G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ8/IDOR/GGPEYG4G/FQ8IDORGGPEYG4G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ8/IDOR/GGPEYG4G/FQ8IDORGGPEYG4G.SMALL.jpg dan Turn your cruiser bike into a night-time flyer!  We put 10 feet of form-fitted LED light strips onto the Pink Molly 3-speed cruiser bike. To do this build you only need basic soldering and wiring skills. Our own beloved Molly (the exact bike shown in the photos) is currently for sale for $750.  Th...
By: dan

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Nov 2010 21:42:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/n00tron-3D-Spherical-Display-Interactive-Exhibit/
n00tron 3D Spherical Volumetric Display - Interactive Exhibit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNZ/58BM/GGMMM01J/FNZ58BMGGMMM01J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNZ/58BM/GGMMM01J/FNZ58BMGGMMM01J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNZ/58BM/GGMMM01J/FNZ58BMGGMMM01J.SMALL.jpg dan n00tron is a unique technology and art exhibit. Generative light art is created in the spherical volumetric display with complete interactivity.  Participants have realtime control of the display drawing algorithms using knobs and switches on the control panel. Great fun for all ages, learn about Pe...
By: dan

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 16 Nov 2010 22:12:10 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Bikers-LED-Light-Flip-flopping/
Make a Bikers LED Light. Flip-flopping. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXO/DYV3/GGAORDAM/FXODYV3GGAORDAM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXO/DYV3/GGAORDAM/FXODYV3GGAORDAM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXO/DYV3/GGAORDAM/FXODYV3GGAORDAM.SMALL.jpg ynze Bikers are vulnerable at night in traffic. Now, being vulnerable is fine, as long as it can be noticed by others. So what does a biker need to get noticed at night? That's right! Blinking starlight! Have a look at the video: If you can't see the video, take a look at it here. But where I live, ...
By: ynze

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Nov 2010 05:38:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bike-Helmet-Lights/
Bike Helmet Lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/66TN/GFRWNCPG/FY866TNGFRWNCPG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/66TN/GFRWNCPG/FY866TNGFRWNCPG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/66TN/GFRWNCPG/FY866TNGFRWNCPG.SMALL.jpg j44 A low profile neat way of adding lights to your bike helmet without damaging the helmet or permanently attaching anything to it. The mod uses a universal phone charger as a compact power supply that uses a single AA battery.  You will need: Helmet  2 x 10mm 0.5W white LEDs 2 x 5mm high brightness...
By: j44

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Nov 2010 06:37:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Reflective-Flashing-Safety-Backpack/
Reflective Flashing Safety Backpack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGQ/X5BI/GF7BBJ6W/FGQX5BIGF7BBJ6W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGQ/X5BI/GF7BBJ6W/FGQX5BIGF7BBJ6W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGQ/X5BI/GF7BBJ6W/FGQX5BIGF7BBJ6W.SMALL.jpg 3leftturns With the changing seasons, and the sun rising later in the morning my commute to work is dark and unsafe when crossing busy streets. Having too many close calls with death, I decided to make a safety backpack. The pack has 6 flashing LED's and reflective tape all over it. If anyone wants to hit me...
By: 3leftturns

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Oct 2010 20:27:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Stretchy-Helmet-Cap/
LED Stretchy Helmet Cap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM2/FDD3/GF070B8N/FM2FDD3GF070B8N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM2/FDD3/GF070B8N/FM2FDD3GF070B8N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM2/FDD3/GF070B8N/FM2FDD3GF070B8N.SMALL.jpg dukode This cap Instructable is a part of our larger Lumenhattio project, in which we're experimenting with ways to make stretchable glowing helmet covers that provides affordable, changeable style by day and safety light by night. We recently presented the Lumenhattio at the World Maker Faire, and a lot o...
By: dukode

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Oct 2010 19:52:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Bike-Light-Gloves/
How to Make a Bike Light Glove - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZH/DC52/GF0709FC/FZHDC52GF0709FC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZH/DC52/GF0709FC/FZHDC52GF0709FC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZH/DC52/GF0709FC/FZHDC52GF0709FC.SMALL.jpg Jacqui 87 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfhvwqRDFkQ I am living in The Netherlands and the most popular means of transportation is by bike! In the evenings when it gets dark each bike needs to have a light. I decided to combine a bike light with a pair...
By: Jacqui 87

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Oct 2010 13:12:27 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/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/Light-up-bike-tires/
Light up bike tires - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FY4/EJRT/GCPZMGK8/FY4EJRTGCPZMGK8.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FY4/EJRT/GCPZMGK8/FY4EJRTGCPZMGK8.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FY4/EJRT/GCPZMGK8/FY4EJRTGCPZMGK8.SMALL.jpg shaggs31 This instructable is going to show you how to put an LED onto a tire to light it up.  I chose to build a circuit that had a switch so that it can be turned off.  This is to conserve battery power because the effect is not as cool in the bright sunlight.  Another feature that is to conserve battery p...
By: shaggs31

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Aug 2010 19:03:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Contactless-dynamo-bike-wheel-lights/
Contactless dynamo bike wheel lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL7/WG3N/GCGNTQWX/FL7WG3NGCGNTQWX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL7/WG3N/GCGNTQWX/FL7WG3NGCGNTQWX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL7/WG3N/GCGNTQWX/FL7WG3NGCGNTQWX.SMALL.jpg vbnicolau On this instructable you will see how to power some LEDs spinning in a bike wheel without any battery. This project is very similar to another one previously presented (http://www.instructables.com/id/Contactless-dynamo-powering-bike-safety-lights/ ), with the difference that now the coils and the L...
By: vbnicolau

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 4 Aug 2010 18:38:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Long-lasting-ultra-small-super-bright-bike-flashli/
Long lasting ultra small super bright bike flashlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8D/4R9F/GC5ZH8LW/F8D4R9FGC5ZH8LW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8D/4R9F/GC5ZH8LW/F8D4R9FGC5ZH8LW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8D/4R9F/GC5ZH8LW/F8D4R9FGC5ZH8LW.SMALL.jpg elufo After trying unsuccessfully several commercial bike flashlights, I decided to make me one that cover my needs: - Lightweight and very small size. - Rechargeable to prevent the continued waste of AA batteries. - Cheap!!! - Powerful and long-term for long night cycling routes. Due to my limited kno...
By: elufo

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:25:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Helmet-mounted-LED-light-having-it-my-way/
Helmet mounted LED light? - having it my way! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHO/8SS4/G8XPMCKF/FHO8SS4G8XPMCKF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHO/8SS4/G8XPMCKF/FHO8SS4G8XPMCKF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHO/8SS4/G8XPMCKF/FHO8SS4G8XPMCKF.SMALL.jpg justPlugIn And then came the enlightment For the full article and others try http://bikeaccessoriesreviews.com/ ). Few months ago I heard about DealExtreme. The word went that they make free shipment, never mind the order amount, and that they have a money back guarantee. So I took my chances and sea...
By: justPlugIn

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