I originally wanted to create these controllers as a gift for my fellow Warriors so that every HTW participant in any parade or night ride could have a high-quality set of LED lights. On February 5th, 2024 I found out about Terry Sague being hit and killed by a car. Other cyclists he was with were hospitalized. That was yet another reason to get these done sooner rather than later.
Basic Use:
- Plug USB cord into trike battery or USB Powerbank.
- Press the power switch on the side of the USB Powerbank.
- Turn on the controller via the toggle switch. (It will default to 4th of July / Red, White, and Blue)
- Select a preset by pressing preset button – I programmed 5 presets into them:
a) 4th of July – Red, White, & Blue – (Default when the controller is turned on) b) Christmas – Red & Green c) Multicolor – Multicolor cycle – Alternate for Christmas d) Night Ride – Red, White, & Orange e) Maintenance – All White – Use for fixing something on your trike in the dark.
Notes:
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Unfortunately, the power switches I got from China are not as moisture proof as I thought and can get oxidation on the contacts. If after doing steps 1-3 above the controller does not turn on, rapidly turn the power switch on and off about 10-20 times to clean the contacts. (I added 2 silica gel packs to the 3D printed cases and used form-a-gasket to seal the lids on, so hopefully this won’t be an issue.)
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The white USB-A to USB-C cable in the accessory bag is to charge the USB Powerbanks. The USB-C connectors on the USB Powerbanks are VERY delicate – PLEASE BE VERY CAREFUL INSERTING AND REMOVING THOSE CABLES. In case anyone ever needs to make more or needs to troubleshoot, etc..
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3D Printed Case design files
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Circuit board schematics, Pick&Place, Gerber Files, & BOM
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Parts lists
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Extra Pictures
I hope you enjoy using these as much as I enjoyed making them for you – Have fun!!! -Kevin Cook