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@Clockwise that is the inherent fault with this units, you are unable to use these handle bars. So again these units are not for everyone. If these used a digital switch maybe you could over come this problem. If there was enough interest I would seriously think about producing a digitally activated model.
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okay so some answers for you guys. It is made using 4 mercury sensors, that require 85 degree angle or more. I believe when I made it you had to hold it for something like 0.8 seconds. This I found worked really well. This is pretty much an analogue solution, in an ideal world you would choose a digital accelerometer and gyroscope.
The second image was the first one I ever made so hence the size, all the units I will hand out are like the first image. Again when I originally tested them the 2 LED's were adequate, if this were to go production, these would be much brighter.
These units are not fully water proof, but if you break them its okay. I do not mind, they are testers. If this was ever to go to production, I need to know things like, should I have different wrist sizes? is this more hassle then they are worth? do they properly activate? Would a jacket with indicators fit in be more effective? also guys remember that all of these units have been hand made.
Also when the arms are completely dropped and resting by your side, because of the analogue method chosen to activate the lights these units will flash. Is this going to be a serious issue?
If I were to choose a digital method of light activation, the cost would be nearer £30 for a set of wrist bands, would you still buy them?
My logic was, make them as cheap as possible so everyone anyone can use them and make it so they can be used in summer and winter and it must not tie you down to a particular style of clothing.
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If this were to ever go into production the aim would be to sell these for less than £5
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Yeah sorry guys I should have launched this in winter it would have been far easier. Also it is just a hand made test sample, so if they break they break. It just to test a theory, if they were to go into production they would be fully water proof. If anyone wants to test the for free than pm or message me on here.
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Hi guys, yes of course all units are free!
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Hi ladies and gentlemen,
My name is Sam and a while ago when I use to cycle I came up with a product. I made about 50 samples of the thing and never ever got round to testing them out. The idea went on the back burner and recently I went rummaging through my cupboards and I found them again and I thought to heck, why don't I hand them out to people and get them tested?
What I designed was a super cheap wristbands that indicates. When you hold your arm to indicate at a certain angle of tolerance and duration of time the indicators flash.
Its not amazing or revolutionary but seeing as they are just sitting there I would love to hear what real cyclists think. And perhaps actually produce the units if they are good enough or get someone off here to launch it with me. It will never make huge amounts of money but at the time, creating the project was a fun so the money was never really a thought.
As they are prototypes they are not massively pretty but as the lean start up model goes they are minimal viable products.
So if anybody would like to test them out or has feedback please be as harsh or as nice as possible. I'm London based so would like to give the units out personally.
the first image is how the 50 units all look. The second image is the first ever unit I designed.
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Also guys, the first image is how the 50 units all look. The second image is the first ever unit I designed.
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Hi ladies and gentlemen,
My name is Sam and a while ago when I use to cycle I came up with a product. I made about 50 samples of the thing and never ever got round to testing them out. The idea went on the back burner and recently I went rummaging through my cupboards and I found them again and I thought to heck, why don't I hand them out to people and get them tested?
What I designed was a super cheap wristbands that indicates. When you hold your arm to indicate at a certain angle of tolerance and duration of time the indicators flash.
Its not amazing or revolutionary but seeing as they are just sitting there I would love to hear what real cyclists think. And perhaps actually produce the units if they are good enough or get someone off here to launch it with me. It will never make huge amounts of money but at the time, creating the project was a fun so the money was never really a thought.
As they are prototypes they are not massively pretty but as the lean start up model goes they are minimal viable products.
So if anybody would like to test them out or has feedback please be as harsh or as nice as possible. I'm London based so would like to give the units out personally.
Im a newbie to the forum, I use to ride in london and while I was bored one summer I designed a product. Nothing really came of it, apart from me producing 50 samples of the damn thing. I have come to this forum to try and find a few people who would be willing to trial the product and tell me there feedback.
thanks
sam