any 2 cheap USB cache batterys will also work, good for back up. charge one, while using one...I now use a Zoleo trackerthat has SMS and SOS, its a new kid on the block, spots are good for basic stuff, but having SMS like on the new range of units is very handy...

Can i ask if you have installed the ziptie, that LOCKS in the cable in place?? They come fitted to and supplied w each usb charger...

in this case, what ever is robost enought for you....as its such low current, any gauge can be used...

if your in AU, you can get the same type of wire, but I expect your in the USA???

Hey Rob, good news is its low current, so really any wire that is robust can be used, in this case, WHITE is NEG and RED is POS, you will need to match up the colours, you could use XT30 plugs, or just hardwire it so its longer. let me know if you have questions, K

Hello, the Bikepacker ULTRA v2 is made to run off a dynamo hub, it has a rather different way of expressing its power band, the light is tuned to this and as such, this light will only work from a dynamo hub, all the best with your inventions K

the DUAL USE system of using lights and charge at the same time is actually done by the kLite main light, it tunes the hub voltage to a higher voltage of 10v so you can use USB recharge at the same time. This is a handy function as it offers GPS recharge and or rear lights via USB at the same time. STD dynamo front and rear lights run from a lower hub voltage, normally 4-6v so they work OK at same time, but the USB module needs 7-10v to correctly regulate to 5v output, meaning a STD dynamo front light will not make the correct system voltage of 7-10v needed to run the USB charger at the same time, this is why the USB charger and QUBE will work when the Edelux is OFF, but not on, the hub will output 1v per 1km/hr when a load or LED light is OFF, but will lock to light voltage when ON. the Edelux thus locks the hub voltage to 4-6v which is not enought to also run the USB charger at the same time and in turn the QUBE rear light. The kLite system works together well, the QUBES can also run from a USB cache battery if it has low power mode, a work around is to charge a USB cache battery in the day with main light OFF and run the QUBE from it, when STD dynamo main light is ON. hope this helps

Basicly yes, with no load on usb charger, or not connected, or usb device almost full, you then hace full power going to the light and it would function like the 'lights or charge' wire loom

OK, set pins at a position that you KNOW, add ziptie ABOVE that connector, look for PINs that may MOVE in one direction...its hard for the plug connector to come off, once the pins are fully seated and w ziptie.....ONLY if it moves will it disconnect...please check for this.

then lets test please, if you can fully seat the connetor on the pins, please show pic

do you think the fork PINS are rotating around, this can be a issue on some hubs??? are you able to full seat the connector on the pins, I see it not seated, and pins are rotated a bit....as a test, gently PUSH on the base of the pins, see if they can rotate when axle is done up. lets test for this axle rotating issue first please....

hey would you have a PIC, I use a ziptie around the Fork leg, just above the plug....is its a SP plug, work it in a little and use ziptie, just above the plug.....and a pic please...;)

I would go with some BENT metal, kinda a L bracket, using the M5 fitting on the very front of the light....quite do able for a handy person ;)

wow great write up, good to see pics of old mate Simon!!! thx for sharing!! K

sure this is common to do, IF you can find a USB cache that is happy to be charged as its USED. if needed you can use 2 basic small 3000mAh units, charge one, use one... both ways work ;)

road light is LOW drag, so less light, less power used. SON deluxe rolls out power later...this is ONLY for aero road bikes, that get to speed FAST>.. in all cases, more power can be gained from the SON 28, SP hub and the new shimano hub, that is the highest USB power at low speed gravel light is LOW speed power boosted, making it the best overall option IMO so SON 28 and gravel lamp is the go!!! K

We upped the cable size to match hard use, its too wide to fit inside a fork, so best to make your own wire loom from SON coaxial parts.

send LENGTH of said cable and postal address to: Kerry@klite.com.au don't show address on this fourm

get me a close up....pretty sure I can see it, face on M5 elelet, we will make extension cable