{"id":629,"date":"2014-03-07T07:00:28","date_gmt":"2014-03-07T07:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/192.168.3.4\/?p=629"},"modified":"2018-01-09T06:48:48","modified_gmt":"2018-01-09T14:48:48","slug":"lighting-of-the-sensor-helmet-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cloudacm.com\/?p=629","title":{"rendered":"Lighting of the Sensor Helmet"},"content":{"rendered":"

My current helmet uses a Rayovac <\/a>head lamp purchased at Home Depot for around $12.\u00a0 It’s been a good lamp, much better than the cheap head lamps I have used in the past.\u00a0 It’s tough and weather proof.\u00a0 The focal beam was too narrow, so I added hot glue to the lens for a diffused beam.<\/p>\n

The backing is similar to the head lamps I’ve used in the past.\u00a0 I tacked some velcro between the head lamp and helmet, with the velcro strap, it is solid.\u00a0 The batteries do wear out fairly quick so I would like to modify the power source.\u00a0 I was able to source a decent 3A 5V pack that is rated for 10Ah.\u00a0 This should be beefy enough to handle all the power requirements of the helmet, including lighting.<\/p>\n

The mounting of the headlamp will remain the same, no need to embed it inside the helmet.\u00a0 This would not be practical and would compromise the helmet and head lamp integrity.<\/p>\n

One other light source that I’ve been considering is EL materials.\u00a0 Adafruit Industries offers a selection of these type of lights and they are highly customizable.\u00a0 I’m not too sure about the inverter circuitry size, this might be a determining factor in the use of the EL materials.\u00a0 Here’s a demo from them about this light source.
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