Aaron Corsi Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 I've been looking for a headlight for my E+ and the main problem that keeps coming up is that there are few good ways to mount one. I have the trolley handle and stand combo coming in the mail next week and I am hesitant to also get the accessory mount for a headlight, with all that stuff bolted on at once it's going to start looking a little goofy. I already have a GoPro mount on one side of my bot so I was considering slapping another GoPro adhesive base plate on the other side and adding this light because it has a GoPro compatible mount available for it. That's also getting into the territory of having a ton of stuff sticking out of my bot but at least it would also be another possible angle for my camera, but that headlight is a little pricey. So what have you guys come up with to light up the pavement at night? Does everybody use the official accessory mount or are most people coming up with DIY solutions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulandjacquelyn Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 I have light on my helmet. Also higher up let's autos see you easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotator Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 I have made my own head light (DIY). I have used a bicycle light (3 cree T6 leds) with a two (or four option) li-ion 18650, which perfect fit into the trolley hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jag_Rip Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 I use a headlamp as well, keeps the bot from cluttering up with all the attachments and I have light if I look around a corner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faipassa Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 1 hour ago, Rotator said: I have made my own head light (DIY). I have used a bicycle light (3 cree T6 leds) with a two (or four option) li-ion 18650, which perfect fit into the trolley hole. Well done. Nice custom mount :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulandjacquelyn Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Even wirh a mounted light on nb, I highly recommend wearing lights on body or helmet. People don't quite register these things yet.....and I think many are confused how fast you come up on crosswalks for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Corsi Posted November 24, 2015 Author Share Posted November 24, 2015 @Rotator cool setup, looks very practical! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxLinux Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 On 11/21/2015 at 10:00 PM, Paulandjacquelyn said: I have light on my helmet. Also higher up let's autos see you easier. I selected this one, and it is very effective in headlamp mode (strapped onto my head). It provides such excellent visibility as a headlamp that I probably will not attach it to my wheel. https://www.amazon.com/Sahara-Sailor-Headlight-Rechargeable-4400mAh/dp/B0188I6YNM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474595283&sr=8-1&keywords=sahara+sailor+bike+light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noisycarlos Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 I tried a bunch of different bike lights and most of them were either too dim to actually light the road, or needed an extra battery pack, which was a pain in the ass to mount. In the end, I found this zebralight. A bit expensive, but I love it. It's actually a headlamp, it's tiny and waterproof. It has a ton of brightness levels, the highest is INSANELY bright, like a car headlight (no exageration, I looked it up). I actually took into exploring some pitch black tunnels and it worked great. To mount it I got an extra rubber mount (the one that holds the lamp to the strap) and slid it around the trolley handle, and it fit really well (see picture below). However, most of the time I use it on my helmet, because it gives me more control over the brightness and aim. On lit streets I go on low levels, and aim it down so I can see the road well without blinding people. In dark places I go on high and it lights the whole thing up putting a giant smile on my face :-D Here's what it looks like mounted, it took 2 minutes: Here's the link to their site (also on Amazon but they currently have a sale on their own site, it just ships slowly): http://www.zebralight.com/H600-Mk-II-18650-XM-L2-Headlamp-Cool-White_p_130.html Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2cTTtr6 And my second choice, which looks similar but is a bit cheaper, I went for the Zebra because a friend of mine had one, so I had already tried it: http://amzn.to/2cYoLLe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gil Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 7 hours ago, noisycarlos said: I did exactly the same with this one, which is an equivalent : https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Skilhunt-H02-Cree-XM-L2-Neutral-Cold-White-Flashlight-Magnetic-Outdoor-Hiking-Headlamp-Headlight-Carving-Torch/32267894100.html This flashlight is incredibly good. I ordered the warm white version. One good feature is that it memorizes the last used power setting and you just have to press once on the button to turn it off. Where did you find the rubber mount ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noisycarlos Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 2 hours ago, Gil said: Nice, it costs half as much! (How's shipping from China though?) I got the Silicon mount off the zebra light site as well for $3: http://www.zebralight.com/Black-silicone-holder-for-H600-H602H603_p_75.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gil Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 I received the light in France within 11 days from my order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxLinux Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 I've been very satisfied with https://www.amazon.com/Nitecore-Rechargeable-Headlamp-included-LumenTac/dp/B01JGYRBA2/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1475548930&sr=8-4&keywords=nitecore%2Bheadlamp&th=1 I tried this after seeing Nitecore mentioned somewhere in the forum. It achieves in a much more compact, lightweight form factor and self-contained battery about the same illumination (maybe slightly more) compared to my Sahara Sailor https://www.amazon.com/Sahara-Sailor-Headlight-Rechargeable-4400mAh/dp/B0188I6YNM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1475549587&sr=8-1&keywords=sahara+sailor If you're looking for the most brightness for lowest cost, Sahara Sailor is the choice. For double the price (but not a bad price) Nitecore gives you light weight, self-contained power, usb charging, and equal or slightly more brightness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radislav Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 http://www.moon-sport.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Westland Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 I bought a small $4 flat LED flashlight with a pocket clip, and hang it onto the front bumper with a loop of plastic ties. I can take it off when I don't need it, and it is lighter and brighter than any built-in light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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