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Unread 06-04-2006, 14:58
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Re: How 'bout a solid-state rotating light?

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Originally Posted by ahanktcd
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.
My old team (308) did this in 1999 and it worked very well. We had an array of about 50 LEDs on each side arranged in a ~4" X 8" rectangle. If I find a picture, I'll put one up.
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