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DIY: High power LED bike light
blog.makezine.com - 11/14/2008
DIY: High power LED bike light
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This looks like a good project for anyone who rides a bicycle at night. I really like the copper housing. Just remember to polyurethane the copper if you don't want it turning green. Personally, I think the aged green/brown patina would look really cool. For those of us traveling by ...

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DIY LED lamp for your bike
CrunchGear — This looks pretty cool, even if it could be mistaken for being steampunk. I like being able to have my light blink, personally, but it would also be nice to be able to mess with the LEDs or put in colored ones. What, it’s the season! Make DIY merry, people! [via MAKE]

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