LED Flashing Brake Light

[aniwack]

Would appreciate your experience and input

LIN is a lens that spreads the light out through a magnifier for a wider output. The TIR is localized to the diode itself and is naturally dimmer than the LIN lens.

I think you're right. It's deigned as an emergency-vehicle strobe, not as a brake light.

You should be able to set it for steady on, then trigger it with a brake-light module.

https://www.whelen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/13838.pdf

Ping-Pong and Single Flash 60 are a popular selection.

 

[ST Gui]

maybe they will let me return then.

I think an EMS strobe is superior to Hyper-Lites. Do a bench setup that allows you to conveniently change the flash modes using a momentary NO pushbutton switch. Cycle until you find the 3-flash then steady on mode or similar.

If your strobe doesn't have such a mode a $6 brake light flasher in conjunction with the LIN3 in steady mode would do pretty much what what you want. Hit the brakes and it gives you four quick flashes then four slow flashes then on steady. Either way I think it's a better solution than Hyper-Lites.

 

[Obo]

This video should show you how to change and lock the flash pattern on the LIN3. No extra flasher should be required.

 

[HR Cole]

Plug and play rear taillight for ST1300, brighter taillight and it strobes.

 

[Ken Valkyrie]

The Soundoff EL3PSNR is a hot seller; it fits a lot better as a brake light. I've done a dozen plus.

I’ll check out the EL3PNSR
I did call StrobesNmore yesterday, they confirmed that the LIN3 had either flashing mode or steady on mode but no “flash- stop” mode.

 

[Obo]

I’ll check out the EL3PNSR
I did call StrobesNmore yesterday, they confirmed that the LIN3 had either flashing mode or steady on mode but no “flash- stop” mode.

You could add a simple flasher. I have one of these on my ST, although not attached to a LIN3.

GS-100A flasher. Does 3 quick flashes, 3 slower flashes, then on. You should be able to wire it into the LIN3 set to "steady mode"



Here it is on my ST. Wired only for my 2 extra brake lights.

Prices range from $3-$15 depending on where you buy it (Amazon/Ebay/AliExpress etc) and how long you're willing to wait for shipping.

 

[st11ray]

I have Hyperlites and one of these.

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[Ken Valkyrie]

I have Hyperlites and one of these.

Law Enforcement LED Warning Lighting, Vehicle Equipment, Sirens, Light Bars by Whelen, Soundoff, Code-3 | Propper, Tru-Spec, 511, Blackhawk, Pelican Tactical Gear, Apparel, Uniforms

Protection with Precision for Law Enforcement. Shop Whelen, Soundoff, Code-3 LED Warning Lighting, Sirens, & Light Bars for Law Enforcement Vehicle Equipment. Find Propper, Tru-Spec, 511, Blackhawk, & Pelican Tactical Gear, Apparel, & Uniforms.

www.fleetsafety.com

I was happy with my original Hyperlite also -
I was just looking for something a little brighter that still functioned in a flash-stop mode

 

[Obo]

I was happy with my original Hyperlite also -
I was just looking for something a little brighter that still functioned in a flash-stop mode

The other option then is to just add more Hyperlites. Make up the brightness with more overall lighting?

 

[Ken Valkyrie]

Strobes-N-More very nicely refunded my $$ when I returned their lights.
Since then I bought & installed the HyperLites, (the double 16 led ones), look like two dominoes with a total pf 32 led’s.
When the brakes are applied they blink for 5 seconds then stay on steady until the brake is released. If stopped for a while and someone approaches I just release & reapply brakes to initiate the “flashing “ again.
Not for everyone, but I like that system.