Yoda

 Yeah it is, in effect, just two batteries in one package. So double the run time, but also double the charge time. (the hope ones gave a run time of 1hour 45 on full power in reality so you'd get at least 3hrs 30min out of a double pack).

Badger

Yoda which bit went over your head and I'll explain.

Badger

Badger the lot of it!!

 Electronics are really not my thing.....I'm much happier with a sledge hammer than a screwdriver!

I will not be out tonight, as I can't leave my estate with the van and I have just cycled 2hours to work and will be doing the same to get home.

Exercise done!

Same here Darren! Mind you it was generally fun going via back roads and alleyways instead of cycling Canal Road & Wakefield Rd. Without the need to get to work on time I used the off road bits where possible.

Like this near Birstall

Anyone else for batteries or light upgrades before I do the ordering?

Batteries:

I can do Hope LED and HID batteries (the HID ones are slightly different but I can sort that as well!)

LED battery packs can be:

• Single (7.4v 2400mAh)  £25 (optional fuel guage at +£4)
• Double (7.4v 4800mAh)  £43
• Triple (7.4v 7200mAh)  £63

(note the increased capacity due to me finding a better cell suplier).
I can't do fuel guages on doubles or triples due to the way they have to be configured.

HID battery packs are:

• 14.8v 2400mAh £46
• optional fuel guage on the battery at +£4

These are all including the standard push on connector I haven't had chance to work out the 3 pin connector (most common on the HID).

All the above come shrink wrapped in Red (although I can do a choice of colours if needed - but why would you?) or clear if you order a fuel guage (otherwise you can't see the thing!)

They are not in the little neoprene bags - although I'm in the process of making a prototype of these for the larger battery to see if it works. In a few weeks I should have those as an optional extra.

Hope LED Light Upgrade:

The light upgrade includes: 2 new Seoul LEDs, Lenses and a new circuit board.

The upgrade:

• allows you to run any battery from 7.4v to 25v (so old Lumi ones as well!) 
• extends run time over the old hope system
• increases the brightness from 300 lumens of light (when new) to 480 lumens.
• will last longer as they aren't over-powered to get brighter lights
• optional indicator LED to warn of low battery.
• Customisable 5 levels of light - (if you only want high and low I can do that).

Cost: £50.00 

Paulc and Mac Attack have their orders in - anyone else?

I need to know asap so I can order the parts all together and save the postage (and therefore keep the cost down for you guys)

 Badger

Oh and I've now updated my email in my profile so you can contact me easily.

 Badger

badger,I have a pair of neoprene chest waders that are of no use...any good for chopping up for light bags?

They're dark green....but who cares...it'll be dark when you use the lights anyway.

Yoda

Might take you up on that - I've got some neoprene dive tank covers on their way (same idea - cheapest large neoprene thing I could find to chop up on ebay!

 I'll let you know

  Badger

By the way Yoda - you asked about run times - were you interested in a battery or just curious?

 Cheers

Badger

Hi Guys

Just incase anyone would like to buy a MTB Light I have one for sale on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=110321777291

Its brand new, It's the one I use and I am very happy with it.

Regards

Dean