Build Your Own Arduino-Powered Bicycle Lights, Turn Signals, and Odometer for Safe Night Riding

Riding a bicycle at night is a bit dangerous, but electronics blogger Jenna DeBoisblanc shows off how to build a system that includes turn signals, a strobe light, speedometer, and brake lights to keep you safe.

The entire system is built on the backbone of an Arduino Uno with a few other parts totaling at about $150. That seems expensive, but DeBoisblanc's build covers a lot of ground. You not only get safety-centric features like turn signals and brake lights, you also get a handy speedometer and odometer so you always know how far you travelled. You can find the full guide, including videos, schematics, and code, over on DeBoisblanc's blog.

PIMPMYBIKE | Jenna Deboissblanc via WonderHowTo

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/lifehacker/full/~3/MZ3x3hLZnIA/build-your-own-arduino+powered-bicycle-lights-turn-signals-and-odometer-for-safe-night-riding

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