... that I realised how amazing my wheel lights were!
Monday, December 17, 2012
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Friday, November 30, 2012
TRON-ESQUE
Many Many moons ago, I came across a bike wheel lighting system called monkeylectric and I thought to myself- I should get me one of those...
but I couldn't afford it.
I had this toy which would throw light on a coloured strip of paper and would make colour rings when spun.
That inspired me to buy some LEDs and batteries and created a spoke light which looked really good on my old bike.
It wasn't a very a very practical design, so I gave up soon.
Then after two long years, I came across another DIY lighting system. I liked it and headed off to my local electrical shop where I discovered this: A self adhesive strip of tiny LEDs which are cut according to requirement.
Just a matter of soldering the contacts with that battery connector thingy.
The self adhesive LED strip should then be fitted on the inside surface of the wheel. Valve to valve.
The LED strip cost me a hundred bucks a metre. I bought two 2 m long strips, two 9 v batteries, two battery contacts and some black electrical tape.
I spent Rs 480 for the whole contraption.
but I couldn't afford it.
I had this toy which would throw light on a coloured strip of paper and would make colour rings when spun.
That inspired me to buy some LEDs and batteries and created a spoke light which looked really good on my old bike.
It wasn't a very a very practical design, so I gave up soon.
Then after two long years, I came across another DIY lighting system. I liked it and headed off to my local electrical shop where I discovered this: A self adhesive strip of tiny LEDs which are cut according to requirement.
Just a matter of soldering the contacts with that battery connector thingy.
The self adhesive LED strip should then be fitted on the inside surface of the wheel. Valve to valve.
The 9 v battery should be taped to the spokes such that the battery wire connector can be attached to it.
The battery connector acts like a switch.
The LED strip cost me a hundred bucks a metre. I bought two 2 m long strips, two 9 v batteries, two battery contacts and some black electrical tape.
I spent Rs 480 for the whole contraption.
Switch on the lights and take the bike out for a spin in the dark!
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Shoe shots
I love clicking pictures of my feet and shoes. But lately, shooting the same kind of photos became monotonous. So this morning when I was cycling to yoga, I decided to click photos of my shoes while riding!
And a few of them came out well. I did have a couple of heart in mouth moments when I almost lost my balance while I was taking those pictures, but overall it was quite amusing :D
Sunday, July 15, 2012
two glasses of wine
Two glasses of wine, a wonderful lunch, great company and a cup of coffee later, I enjoyed riding back home more than usual!
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