bartman Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 Have any of you had a chance to see my night fly from Wildwood this past weekend, during the Rev Party? It was extremely gusty and turbulant as a nor'easter was approaching. We refer to it as the "Big Smackdown" It was very funny. I was just doing bicycles, mainly, as I liked the way the lights turned into circles. Here's the link: Ouch! I do that during the day! Less now, but still a few bad ones. Bart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauranyyfan Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 Ouch! I do that during the day! Less now, but still a few bad ones.Bart Things happen, especially in gusty winds. I think it was a combination of the lines starting to bind up (lots of spins to the left) and then a big gust of wind. We all found it quite funny at the moment as it was quite a loud impact. I think the one light took most of it; and it still stayed lit! Thankfully, "the rev was not at all injured in the making of this film !" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deebs1596 Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 at least we learned a lesson...less rotations in one direction without unwrapping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inventing_man Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 Has anyone tried this ? Light wire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauranyyfan Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 Interesting. I'm always looking for lights for my SLK's, as well. This has potential...I'm going to call them as I have a few questions... Will keep you posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartman Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 Is there something cheap and simple to use to try out lights? Just thinking of each corner on the ends and the verticals. What is my best option? Bart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomzilla Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 one page back, in this thread...g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartman Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 one page back, in this thread...g Yes, but of the four variations which is the better choice? I looked at all of them and don't really know. Bart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomzilla Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 dynamic sky lights, red is the brightest, has the jb seal of approval, no battery boxes to deal with...g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest QuadQrazy Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 What is my best option?Bart I have used the Glowire, and it worked wonderful. A bright new idea in kite lighting Glowire is a high-tech, electroluminescent wire, with a unique neon-like glow. Driven by a regular 9-volt battery, it attaches to your kite with clear tape, double-back tape, twist ties or zip ties. Includes two 5-foot sections of Orange or Lime Glowire, Driver with switch and 9-volt battery connecter. 3.7-oz. with battery (not included). Specify Orange or Lime color. http://www.intothewind.com/shop/Line_and_A...ies/Kite_Lights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inventing_man Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 Not sure If I would settle for just the 2 colors I T W offers . When you can have a selection like this . Powered by 2 AA batts. with a flash option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauranyyfan Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 I don't think the glow wire from ITW is all that bright. It works, but..... Bart, I purchased the lights from the first link @ Kitesrus; they're fine, although I need (or would like) a better way to mount them. Zip ties or even those little wire things from bread would work. I personally want them to be facing straight back (perpendicular) from the kite; I think that would give the most light back... I'll be playing with it to see what I can do... I'll keep you posted. The light wire sounds great and two double AA's are certainly light enough. Inventing_man... is this your business venture? I have a few questions and plan on calling the co. tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inventing_man Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Negative ..... I have no affiliation with them what so ever . I have seen them used on RC and on costumes in person . Seemed plenty bright . Wondering here too , Maybe dabs of hot glue to hold it on ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deebs1596 Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 if i remember correctly someone around here on the forum(i think Big Bri) had a suit with lights of some kind, not sure what kind of lights they were but that might work. PS if it wasnt big bri im sure to be corrected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauranyyfan Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Negative ..... I have no affiliation with them what so ever . I have seen them used on RC and on costumes in person . Seemed plenty bright . Wondering here too , Maybe dabs of hot glue to hold it on ? I would never want to glue anything onto the Rev. I think zip ties would work well. Like I had said before, I plan on calling them and get a few things answered and if it sounds good, I'll buy it and try it. If it works well, I'll post some photos and give my feedback... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartman Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Just in case someone gets the notion to use hot glue on something. Rubbing Alcohol will cause the dried glue to unstick. I would never glue anything onto the kite. Bart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr skunk Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 http://entertainment.webshots.com/video/30...t=entertainment Here is a video of our night fly I made the two light outfits from the bike lights i got of e-bay.....well fun night with lots of public wanting photos with us..great night the full write up on this night is in the kite den on the latest news page ..enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauranyyfan Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 http://entertainment.webshots.com/video/30...t=entertainmentHere is a video of our night fly I made the two light outfits from the bike lights i got of e-bay.....well fun night with lots of public wanting photos with us..great night the full write up on this night is in the kite den on the latest news page ..enjoy That was very cool, thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrsfincher Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 ok these r the lights i started with http://www.getflashlights.com/energizer_ev..._evlkcbubp.html i got them from dollar general for less than 5 dollars. if u take the rings off and take them apart u can take a battery out and bend the press switch so they will always be on. i did this the first night and it worked great i had them on the back of my rev 1.5. i just used double sided tape to hold them on and i put two on each side facing down from the leading edge. it worked pretty good till i got a good spin goin and watched a light fly off. found it and put it in my pocket and kept flyin. because they were on the back it looked like i had 2 pink and 2 blue lights it was pretty cool. well needless to say with them on forever i rewired them to work off a 2 cell pack i got at radioshack http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.js...oductId=2102737 the one i found looked like that but it had a red and a black wire coming out of it with a screw to hold the cover on. i took it home and took all the the keychains apart and used some old speaker wire to wire the leds inside the keychains to the battery. i put a tiny switch in the battery box there is just enough room if you get a very small switch. i also took all the watch batterys out of the keychains and used my exacto knife to cut a knotch in the plastic so i could have a place for the wire to go out and it still screw together. once i had all 4 wired i laid them out and cut sum small squares of velcro out and placed them on the kite the sticky does just evough stick to hold but when u want to remove it doesnt stick to your kite and leave that gummy crap we all hate. i laid out the wires and spliced them all together so i could get as much weight off as possible. this time i moved the lights around to the front so that there r two on the top pointing down the from the leading edge on the tips. the other two i put on the bottom of the tips pointing up into the kite toward the white center piece. i havent had a chance to fly it with the new set up but i will try to get some picks so you guys can see what im talkin about. and for only about 10 dollars im satisfied Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS Kite Stakes Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 I am giving some thought to a light setup that uses very small batteries and a charging system that works like those shaker flashlights. All custom made with small light weight materials. As the kite turned it would make the charging system work, keeping the very small batteries charged and the 4 LEDs lit. This is all just a thought at the moment, might try to have something to try out at WSIKF this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortflyer Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 I am giving some thought to a light setup that uses very small batteries and a charging system that works like those shaker flashlights. All custom made with small light weight materials. As the kite turned it would make the charging system work, keeping the very small batteries charged and the 4 LEDs lit. This is all just a thought at the moment, might try to have something to try out at WSIKF this summer. LOL that would be cool dive stop to charge the system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobw Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 LOL that would be cool dive stop to charge the system And if they totally ran out of juice and went dark, you could crash stop it and then find your kite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrsfincher Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 ok these r the lights i started with http://www.getflashlights.com/energizer_ev..._evlkcbubp.html i got them from dollar general for less than 5 dollars. if u take the rings off and take them apart u can take a battery out and bend the press switch so they will always be on. i did this the first night and it worked great i had them on the back of my rev 1.5. i just used double sided tape to hold them on and i put two on each side facing down from the leading edge. it worked pretty good till i got a good spin goin and watched a light fly off. found it and put it in my pocket and kept flyin. because they were on the back it looked like i had 2 pink and 2 blue lights it was pretty cool. well needless to say with them on forever i rewired them to work off a 2 cell pack i got at radioshack http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.js...oductId=2102737the one i found looked like that but it had a red and a black wire coming out of it with a screw to hold the cover on. i took it home and took all the the keychains apart and used some old speaker wire to wire the leds inside the keychains to the battery. i put a tiny switch in the battery box there is just enough room if you get a very small switch. i also took all the watch batterys out of the keychains and used my exacto knife to cut a knotch in the plastic so i could have a place for the wire to go out and it still screw together. once i had all 4 wired i laid them out and cut sum small squares of velcro out and placed them on the kite the sticky does just evough stick to hold but when u want to remove it doesnt stick to your kite and leave that gummy crap we all hate. i laid out the wires and spliced them all together so i could get as much weight off as possible. this time i moved the lights around to the front so that there r two on the top pointing down the from the leading edge on the tips. the other two i put on the bottom of the tips pointing up into the kite toward the white center piece. i havent had a chance to fly it with the new set up but i will try to get some picks so you guys can see what im talkin about. and for only about 10 dollars im satisfied ok so i went out and flew the kite with the lights on it i think i am goin to go back to the watch batterys and just put a switch in all the keychains to turn them on and off. the AA pack is just to heavy for me. thought i would let u guys know so u dont make the same mistake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[email protected] Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 I was posting under the Glowing Revs topic, but I noticed this one seemed more comprehensive, so I'll add to this topic instead. I finally went out and flew with some night lights I was out in 6-10 mph variable conditions, Race frame, 1.5 B full-sail. I used the setup Bazzer recommended (from the Glowing Revs topic), here are the specifics: LEDs = 5mm, 7000 mcd (intensity), 30 degree viewing angle. 5 of them. Batteries = CR1632 coin cell. Scotch brand Indoor Mounting Squares. Each square cut into 4 squares. Electrical tape, cut into small squares. Each LED/battery/tape combo weighed 2.1 grams!! X5 for a total of 10.5 grams! That's nothing! Could add many more!! Following are instructions for getting these babies prepped for the field! Better to get this done at your work bench/coffee table than out in the dark..... Step 1: Bend positive lead (the longer wire) at a 90 degree angle, and lay it across a piece of the Scotch double-sided tape with the backing removed. Step2: Attach the LED lead with Scotch tape to the positive (+ or side with writing) side of the battery. Step 3: On the negative side of the battery, attach a piece of electrical tape. You are now ready to travel to your flying spot. Since everything is taped, you shouldn't have any LEDs turning on by accident. Once you're ready to fly: Step 4: Rotate the LED so that the free wire is ready to be bent over the negative side of the battery. Step 5: Peel back the electrical tape, and bend the free LED wire over the exposed negative side of the battery. Touch the wire to the battery, and use the electrical tape you peeled back previously to attach the wire to the battery. The LED will turn on. Now, with the LED on, peel the backing off the Scotch tape square, and attach to the Rev! I attached 3 to the LE (specifically, to the LE material), one in the center and one at each tip, and I attached 1 to the heavy sail material at the bottom of each vertical spar tip. I was nervous that the tape wouldn't hold, but no problems at all, and I flew for a couple hours, doing non-stop tricks!! I really thought the axel would dislodge 'em, but nope! Even better, when I went to remove them, they peeled off exceptionally cleanly and easily!! Oh my, it looked fantastic! ESPECIALLY axels!! Stationary bicycle spins looked awesome! As did the dive....stop! I am now on the hunt for the ultimate setup!! I'm about to buy a sackful of LEDs in different styles to see which work best..... In the meantime, the CR1632 battery is working ok...... It lasted at least 2 hours so far...... It is quite a bit smaller compared to a CR2025 battery, and not as heavy...... I hope its the best choice from a performance/economy standpoint. I'll report back when I hit on the right combination of LED and battery!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowsong Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Love is... dressing up my Zen with blue and purple LEDs and flying on the beach after sunset! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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