The MonkeyLectric m133s Monkey Light is a revolutionary new bike
light that keeps you visible - and in style.
The Monkey Light provides outstanding visibility at any speed and
creates spectacular full color patterns at 10+ mph (15+ km/h).
It features cutting edge digital light effects custom designed by
electronic artists. The effects are instantly customizable – you can
choose the colors, patterns and mood to fit any situation.
FEATURES
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Unique and powerful graphics synthesizer system:
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Amazing digital light effects by 3 different artists
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Generates thousands of constantly changing patterns and colors
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Instantly customizable colors, patterns and activity to fit any situation
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32 Full color, wide angle, ultra-bright LEDs provide nearly 360-degree visibility
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7 mounting positions fit nearly any Road, Mountain, Cruiser, City, Hybrid or BMX bike wheel
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Rugged construction designed for daily use and wet weather
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Clear hardcoat over all LEDs keep the lights fully waterproof for the deepest puddles
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Vibration-proof 3-point mounting system installs in minutes
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High strength fiber composite construction withstands rough riding
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Hook & loop battery strap keeps batteries secure and easy to replace
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Environment friendly construction: Lead-free & RoHS compliant.
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Only 65 grams without batteries
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Lasts up to 30 hours on 3 x AA batteries, rechargeables provide best performance
WHAT’S INCLUDED
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MonkeyLectric m133s bike wheel light system
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Rubber battery cover
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4 x rubber shock mounts
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6 x black zip-ties for mounting
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Instructions sheet
SAFETY
Bike Safe! We want your biking experience to be as safe and fun as possible. Please note the following:
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The m133s does not replace the need for standard front and rear bike lighting.
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As with any device attached to a bike, the m133s may affect the handling of your bike.
Familiarize yourself with the handling of your bike after installing the m133s.
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The m133s is not designed for use above 30mph (50km/h) – the batteries or unit itself may
become dangerous projectiles if they break free at high speeds.
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The m133s is not designed structurally for use on a motorized vehicle.
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The m133s may be distracting to you or others while in use. Every riding location and situation
is different, only you can judge your own safety.
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Some areas may regulate lights used on public roads, please be aware of your local laws.
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Do not use on racing bike wheels with flat spokes, the flat spokes can cut the zip-tie.
NOTES
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Weather use:
the device is designed for all-weather use and will operate in heavy rain. The lights and
electronics are fully waterproof. The batteries and battery holder may corrode if stored in wet
environments for a long time.
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Cleaning:
use soap and/or spray water as needed, then dry.
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Vibration:
If you hear vibration when riding, check that the rubber spacers are between the m133s and
the spokes, and that no other spokes are touching the m133s. Check that all 3 zip-ties are tight. The 4
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rubber spacer can be used to double the mount height at one of the 3 mount locations by stacking it.
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Hardware Hacking & DIY:
it will void your warranty, but we’ll help. We’re putting the m133s
electrical schematic on our website so you know where to get started.
LOW BATTERY SAFETY WARNING:
A simple flashing double-arc (“XX”) will be displayed in yellow
or red when the wheel is spinning.
ABOUT OUR ARTISTS:
DAN GOLDWATER – Dan is the founder of MonkeyLectric, and he’s also one of our artists! Dan built the
first MonkeyLectric prototype as an artwork long before there was any thought of selling it. Dan is an
engineer by day, but at night he conspires in a variety of artistic media. His Rope & Sound interactive
technology sculpture was featured at the Smithsonian and he has published several DIY art projects on
Instructables.com. Dan was previously a founder of Squid Labs and Instructables.com, and a scientist at the
MIT Media Lab.
XANDER HUDSON – After several years working in engineering and networking, Xander is now pursuing
full time his mission of “making cool stuff”. Xander embodies the hacker artist and we’re glad he’s making
cool stuff with us. His other works have been seen in Make and Instructables.com.
NOAH VAWTER – Noah creates sonic spaces, using his skills in electronic music instrument design. Noah
explores, conceptually and aesthetically, the landscape between acoustic order and disorder. Noah’s work has
been featured in the New York Times, the Sundance Film Festival, Wired magazine, IEEE Spectrum, and
Discovery TV, and shown in Rio de Janeiro, New York City, and Los Angeles. He teaches workshops on
music synthesizer design and audio art around the world. Noah is a Doctoral student at the MIT Media Lab.
