Safety Measure...

[Andrew 4CE]

This type of lighting is going LED now. The problem is finding the right LEDs/lens cover to offset direct sunlight. We have a new LED starting clock that works great in overcast weather, but direct sunlight wipes it out. However, there are a number of vehicle and road signage setups using LED technology that don't suffer from direct sunlight. And LEDs work on 12 volt power. We're continuing to work the problem.

Mike,

where did you get the clock from? how tall are the digits and how far away can you see them? what did it cost?

thanks,
Bill

Yes please email or post any info you can provide... going to a starting clock designers home tomorrow.

We're aiming for 36" 7 segment digits using red automotive LEDs... how does this compare with what you've built out west? good pics apprecitated! riverrat04@hotmail.com

[Andrew 4CE]

I just found this in my local Princess Auto store flyer (similar store to Harbor Frieght in the USA)... I though it was kinda neat and that it might lead to ideas for the guys working on this project... I bet there are other brands of this kind of thing... I bet with minor wiring, the judges stand could simply hit a button and it would send the brake signal 100' in each direction... likely further on the water.