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I'm guessing it's a bit less complex than the Luxos too. Luxos do all kinds of shit like change beam as you slow down and stuff. Quite clever stuff but more to go wrong. The Supernova doesn't have USB out does it, so I'd definitely need a Plug III or other variety of USB out. Does the Supernova light have a cache battery or standlight?
EDIT: Yes "Not so the E3 Triple. The way the lighting is arranged (more on this later) means that a standing light of lower brightness is illuminated even when at a stop. The manufacturer claims that this light stays on for some 12 minutes , but in my experience it was nearer 4. That said, it did provide a decent level of illumination that would keep you safe at junctions."
It seems the Supernova E3 Triple also does the speed-varying light amount:
"The lower level of lighting kicks in straight away, even at slow speeds and while stationary, as mentioned before, but a higher level (the other 2 of the 3 LEDs) only kicks in at speeds of above 8mph." -
Have you used a Maxx-D or Six Pack from Exposure? Any comparison?
"The main problem is the wiring. The lead runs directly from the light unit to the dynamo, where it ‘crimps’ into a connector in a semi-permanent fitting. There is no connector at either end, meaning that to remove the light requires removing the cable, which is ideally zip-tied to the fork to avoid snagging, and un-crimping the dynamo, or removing the wheel. Removing the wheel, for example to fix a puncture, requires the same."
I presume you can add connectors to get around this issue?
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