Clever LED Bike Light Has an Accelerometer to Sense When You Brake
source: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/10/spooklight-accelerometer-brake-light-for-bikes/
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Sure, you could wear a Safe Turn(http://gizmodo.com/347754/safe-turn-keeps-cyclists-from-getting-killed-athough-t...) indicator for night rides, but why lift your arm when the Spooklight has a wireless handlebar touchpad. Its accelerometer also shines your brake light when you slow down—just like a car.
The LEDs are super bright, and a built-in lithium polymer battery keeps them juiced for about 60 hours. At that point the Spooklight comes off the bike and charges via USB. And this is pretty cool: it will also charge your gadgets (like MP3 players and cellphones) while you're on the road.
£55 ($88) is on the pricey side, given you can still just wave your arm to change lanes, but if you ride about at night quite often, it could be a good investment in your own safety. Either way, points for the clever use of the three-axis accelerometer.
The LEDs are super bright, and a built-in lithium polymer battery keeps them juiced for about 60 hours. At that point the Spooklight comes off the bike and charges via USB. And this is pretty cool: it will also charge your gadgets (like MP3 players and cellphones) while you're on the road.
£55 ($88) is on the pricey side, given you can still just wave your arm to change lanes, but if you ride about at night quite often, it could be a good investment in your own safety. Either way, points for the clever use of the three-axis accelerometer.
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sophosthegreat
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Its a nice idea, especially as it can charge stuff on the go.
- 2 years ago
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