Any interest in brake light flasher? - Suzuki Volusia Forums : Intruder Volusia and Boulevard Forum

Steve Gray · 05-26-2011, 03:28 PM

So, I've finished designing and costing a flasher unit for brake lights, and was trying to see how much interest there would be in such a unit.
I know for around $20-22 you can get one off of ebay (including shipping and all). The unit I am looking to build will be $28, shipping included (continental US... others will need a quote for extra charge). It will be in a small plastic enclosure (roughly 1-1/2" x 2") with mounting ears. It will have leads to splice into your existing brake line. Connect ground, brake in, and brake out... that's it. The benefit of my implementation of this unit is that it will be adjustable for flash rate (1.2 x up to 9x per second), and flash time (before it goes to a solid brake light- 1.5 seconds to 7 seconds). It will drive LEDs or incandescent (up to 20 watt) bulbs. If desired, I can provide a unit that will only flash continuously and not go solid. Let me know if you would be interested in this. If I go ahead on this, I will looking at producing 100 units for the first run.

sundancer87 · 05-26-2011, 03:33 PM

Sure, I'd be interested in your concept. I'm always for the other guy when it comes to gismos and electronic things that don't come from Japan.

rvcycleguy · 05-26-2011, 03:47 PM

yes

Hi-Vis · 05-26-2011, 03:54 PM

Sure enough I'm interested. I'm all about being seen.
How many hours of testing do you have on the unit?

Steve Gray · 05-26-2011, 03:59 PM

The circuit is only designed and prototyped. If the interest is sufficient, it will be thoroughly torture tested on the bench using the exact components and layout I plan to sell, with a load and voltage that is higher than I will rate it for, over a period of a couple weeks of continous use. That is my next step. The prototype will be driving the 60 LEDs on my V-strom top case. I won't release anything that I'm not sure will last. I'm also very conservative on my designs, using components that are higher rated than necessary, and also suppression and protection on the circuit. The way it is implemented is extremely simple, and should be very durable.

Fedora · 05-26-2011, 04:18 PM

I'm in Steve!

jfk69 · 05-26-2011, 04:31 PM

I would be in for one, maybe even a second one for my wife's 650 Savage.

ridinagain · 05-26-2011, 04:53 PM

I'd eb up for one if it is better than the aftermarket stuff currently out there and it sounds like it will be .

afdept · 05-26-2011, 05:06 PM

ill give it a try.

Steve Gray · 05-27-2011, 08:55 AM

Ttt

05-26-2011, 03:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Steve Gray Senior VR Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 4,797 Thanks: 329 Thanked 403 Times in 297 Posts	Any interest in brake light flasher? So, I've finished designing and costing a flasher unit for brake lights, and was trying to see how much interest there would be in such a unit. I know for around $20-22 you can get one off of ebay (including shipping and all). The unit I am looking to build will be $28, shipping included (continental US... others will need a quote for extra charge). It will be in a small plastic enclosure (roughly 1-1/2" x 2") with mounting ears. It will have leads to splice into your existing brake line. Connect ground, brake in, and brake out... that's it. The benefit of my implementation of this unit is that it will be adjustable for flash rate (1.2 x up to 9x per second), and flash time (before it goes to a solid brake light- 1.5 seconds to 7 seconds). It will drive LEDs or incandescent (up to 20 watt) bulbs. If desired, I can provide a unit that will only flash continuously and not go solid. Let me know if you would be interested in this. If I go ahead on this, I will looking at producing 100 units for the first run. __________________ 2009 battered and broken Speed Triple '73 CB350 cafe project No bikes that run! Last edited by Steve Gray; 05-26-2011 at 03:44 PM.

05-26-2011, 03:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
sundancer87 Senior VR Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Mexico Posts: 542 Thanks: 31 Thanked 122 Times in 80 Posts	Sure, I'd be interested in your concept. I'm always for the other guy when it comes to gismos and electronic things that don't come from Japan. __________________ DO NOT argue with your GPS unit!

05-26-2011, 03:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
rvcycleguy Senior VR Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,064 Thanks: 308 Thanked 288 Times in 223 Posts	yes __________________ 2006 C50c White with ghost flames Pwr commander, K&N, leatherlyke bags, tour backrest, 3 pc mustang, Cobra bars, Cobra boards, OEM light bar w/ driving lights, stk shield, vista cruiser, tank bib, stebel horn, Metzler white walls, dj drive, luggage rack, blue led lights. 2010-Guanajuato, Mexico 3 Sisters- Texas Hill Country 2011-Key West, FL Sedona,Grand Canyon, AZ 2012-Big Bend,Texas Santa Fe, NM and Colorado Rockies PCH- LA to SF rt.

05-26-2011, 03:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
Hi-Vis Senior VR Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Auburn Alabama Posts: 2,164 Thanks: 161 Thanked 296 Times in 267 Posts	Sure enough I'm interested. I'm all about being seen. How many hours of testing do you have on the unit? __________________ Special Edition 2009 C50 Green/White . 13600 miles. Loaded up and then some! 2006 Honda Big-Ruckus 250 scooter. ~Rare~ If an old man is Laughing at you for no reason, you might want to take a mental inventory because you might have lost something. ATGATT Sweat, not blood.

05-26-2011, 03:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
Steve Gray Senior VR Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 4,797 Thanks: 329 Thanked 403 Times in 297 Posts	The circuit is only designed and prototyped. If the interest is sufficient, it will be thoroughly torture tested on the bench using the exact components and layout I plan to sell, with a load and voltage that is higher than I will rate it for, over a period of a couple weeks of continous use. That is my next step. The prototype will be driving the 60 LEDs on my V-strom top case. I won't release anything that I'm not sure will last. I'm also very conservative on my designs, using components that are higher rated than necessary, and also suppression and protection on the circuit. The way it is implemented is extremely simple, and should be very durable. __________________ 2009 battered and broken Speed Triple '73 CB350 cafe project No bikes that run!

05-26-2011, 04:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
jfk69 VR Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 183 Thanks: 5 Thanked 18 Times in 16 Posts	I would be in for one, maybe even a second one for my wife's 650 Savage.

05-26-2011, 04:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
ridinagain VR Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: West Chester, PA Posts: 58 Thanks: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I'd eb up for one if it is better than the aftermarket stuff currently out there and it sounds like it will be . __________________ BLACK CHERRY "Don't tell me it looks purple" 2009 C50

05-26-2011, 05:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
afdept VR Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: hudson new york Posts: 205 Thanks: 21 Thanked 12 Times in 9 Posts	ill give it a try. __________________

05-27-2011, 08:55 AM	#10 (permalink)
Steve Gray Senior VR Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 4,797 Thanks: 329 Thanked 403 Times in 297 Posts	Ttt __________________ 2009 battered and broken Speed Triple '73 CB350 cafe project No bikes that run!

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