Effective gadgets for side visibility?

Okay, now that these are back in stock, I am seriously considering getting one/some. For those who have both sizes, which do you prefer?

Convinced. Will order a pair of maxis soon. Look at me! Look at me!!

MrDrem :)
I'll post couple of live photos too then

Both saved to the Editor

:)

^^ :-d

Id have these if I didn't have to take my bike on the train they'd be broken within days.

MrDrem :)
I'll post couple of live photos too then

Both saved to the Editor

I saw these the otehr night and was excited until I saw it was only for the maxi! Might have to get one for the rear wheel ;-)

Want

@rr4m Have you thought about using magnets so you do not need a battery using Reelights method?

http://www.reelight.com/the-benefits/no-batteries/

@rr4m Have you thought about using magnets so you do not need a battery using Reelights method?

http://www.reelight.com/the-benefits/no-batteries/

Nope, and that's a *weight*ed decision ;)

Software port to Android anyone?

I'd love to be able to upload new libraries with my phone or tablet. On the fly.

Having to drag the bike up to the main computer to flash stuff is such a drag. :-(

That would be ace. I'd need to find a cable for it though...

Yep, that'd be nice.

In theory, Android 4.0+ devices support USB-OTG (USB On-The-Go), and in the end of November we tweaked the usb code to support it - so the hardware layer is ready. At least, sony-ericsson Xperia U (Android 4) recognizes Ledus Wheelus lights via the usb-otg cable.

The guy, who compiled the Ledus Wheelus Win and Mac application (see About page), also develops two more full-time projects at the moment - so it's a bit cruel to ask him making android app right now :)

But in theory it's possible.

Just seen someone with two of these riding past Manchester Univestity on their way into town, looked fantastic, am going to buy one this evening - do any of you people leave them on the bike whilst locked up? I guess the average thief hasn't a clue what they are or they have very little resale value.

^They fix to the spokes with zip ties so would be a pain to remove and reinstall frequently. Haven't bothered taking them off in the few months I've had them. No probs so far.

Take the batteries with me when I lock the bike up is all. Less identifiable that way, I reckon.

^^
My collection of mount straps:

I've tried different – simple, reusable, stainless steel ties, wires, even ropes and knots. And came to a conclusion: if a thief has nothing in his hands any tie works good, it's quite difficult to break any of them - and 3-5 are used to attach a device, not just one.
And if a thief has the pliers/wire cutters – he'll cut the spoke easily, even if you have the stainless steel fasteners :)

Finally switched to the basic zip ties, no probs as well - bike lights don't attract attention when not powered, I think. To be honest I don't always put a lock on my bike and definitely too lazy to re-attach the gadgets every time :D

To be honest I don't always put a lock on my bike

what is this magical place in which you live?!

^Not always doesn't mean never :) But near the local post office/bank I normally don't lock it.

..don't ever do that in london!

whatok: Will do! Oh, I mean will lock!

How's teh weather, all?

Okay, updates. I've just added the "Image Import" feature to the Ledus Wheelus image editor - it allows to draw a picture in Paint/Photoshop/etc. and then import it directly on site - that can be useful for creating texts and gradients.

Supported formats - jpg/gif/png/bmp. Few examples of what's possible to upload:

Sample image sources:

Push them into the Image Editor to get this ("Import" button is in the bottom)

I've tested a bit already - everything is in the editor:

Just a little creativity + attention to details = nice patterns :)

seen these?? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5pbpGwgmcw

to me they look really cool, but i guess at that price they are just for the 1%ers...

^hehe, they're famous, see the very first page of the thread :)

Right, wanna show you few acid animations :D
Added two libraries for the Ledus Wheelus Maxi bike wheel lights - Toad from Super Mario games:

2 versions - grab from here:
Maxi Toad Forwards
Maxi Toad Backwards

Made a complete HypnoToad render on the bike (Maxi devices)
http://leduswheelus.com/images/medium/image_anim/toad_full.gif

Need to make some cartoons for the Mini lights users too..

wow :)

what do you recommend for getting corrosion off the contacts? I left a wet battery in there and it went a bit manky. wire wool?

Any chance of getting animated previews in the editor?