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They're made in Japan, so anything's possible.

Engineer make great hand tools - their crimp tools are second to none. I normally tackle the problem by cutting a new slot with a dremel, so this just looks like an unnecessary spend. I bet they're well made though.

IMO, it's just the topbox that makes it look so. In the photo with the box removed it just looks like a messy electric bike.

Their beams are quite focused, which is great for throwing down a long road as far as a cyclist is concerned, but for an oncomming driver would be blinding in the dark. I haven't shown you a head-on photo, since all you'd see is lens flare. Temporarilaly aiming them downwards might solve this...

Correct. I haven't needed to commute for around 18 months, so I just use my bike for daytime errands and leisurely rides nowadays. I might need the odd local evening trip once winter is here, but they will be few and far between. The rear light will be fine in the dark without the brake light...

I mostly disagree with trex on this matter. Arduino is an amazing platform for rapid prototyping. The IDE is a bit crap, but once you get the hang of the basics, you are only really limited by your own imagination. Most of what I've made in the past has remained a 'prototype' since it all worked...

As Jonathan said, it's got an integrated DC-DC buck converter. I did run it originally on 12S lipo, but now I'm powering it from the same 12v buck converter as the rear light above - not the most efficient setup, but it simplified my wiring somewhat. I'm also using the 12v converter to power a...

My rear light was recommended to me a while back on ES: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/6-Red-Oval-Oblong-SURFACE-MOUNT-LED-Stop-Turn-Tail-Light-Trailer-Truck-RV-/251461729896?hash=item3a8c497e68 It's a 12v motorcycle rear/brake light that I'm powering from a 12v buck converter. I've got it wired...

Sorry cwah, I've never seen the LED100, so am unable to make a direct comparison.

I wanted to give a long overdue update on this light. I absolutely love it and for the money, I don't think you can beat it. It's effin' bright, but I bought it to use as a daytime running light, so that's not an issue, but anyone looking to use one as a main night light needs a serious...

Yep. The real innovation happens over at www.endless-sphere.com

It wouldn't surprise me if Royal Mail was sold off to help facilitate this sort of arrangement. I am left wondering why we are really surprised by this situation. It is widely known that the 'new money' is coming from China and I have no doubt that the individuals that make up our government are...

Kudos, even if the items do have 'cost', I think my point still stands. Somebody pays for the delivery of those products and I am as sure as hell it's not Royal Mail. I imagine WE end up subsidising the cost with inflated domestic delivery prices. Sorry to get on my 'Red Dan' soapbox, but it...

At the sort of prices you mention, the actual product is almost zero cost. The thing is, in this world, there's no such thing as free - somebody pays. My suspicions tell me that in most cases, it is the workers that pay in the cost of ultra-low levels of financial reward for slave labour.

I like dedicated hardware because it can be designed without any compromises and is always available for the task at hand. IMO, convergence is overrated. I like wired over wireless in all circumstances where freedom of movement is not required - main benefits being reliability and lower power...

Thank you everyone for your kind words, advice and support. What with the birth being my primary concern and almost upon us (being induced today), it has been impossible to reply or comment on the thread, but I have been keeping an eye on it. Having had a bit of time for things to settle in, I...

I've got a big 12-FET controller mounted to the seat post of my latest build and it's currently the only thing stopping me from adding an NCX. I just don't know where I'd relocate it to.

I have been working as a freelance photographer & digital retoucher for the last six years, solely working for one large fashion retailer (I know, all my eggs in one basket). I have just been informed that they will be taking all work away from me and moving all outsourced roles in-house within...

That seemed like a feasible explanation, but looking at the receipt, it doesn't seem to be the case. EDIT: Having looked further into VAT exemptions, it appears that you are correct. Thanks for the explanation as it was driving me mad.

Does anybody know what the column of A's & B's on a printed Lidl till receipt represent?