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How 'bout a solid-state rotating light?

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Originally Posted by Mike AA
What about a bubble of LEDs say, 20-30 bi-color, red/blue. with a constant on controlled by the controller for which color it has. Simmilar to the LED this year but about 20 times brighter and constant on. I liked the visability of the rotating light but not the size nor weight. A bubble of LEDs would weigh probably around 4 ounces and would be highly visable and still small ( and cheap/inexpensive).

-Mike
I'd agree with this! I've got 192 white LEDs grouped into 16 vertical bars under a clear plasic cover. A solid-state rotating light. I use this on my bicycle at night... low power and VERY, VERY cool. (Also useful at robot demos) With cheap LEDs from ebay, it cost about $30. It may be too expensive for FIRST, but it's low-power, lighter weight, silent, and much more durable. We just need a really good, solid Lexan cover (unbreakable) and we'll be all set.