Work Light

[mitchell.bird]

I have designed a work light as part of my A level Product Design coursework designed for classic cars and need some feedback for my evaluation of the light. If you could reply with what you like about the car and what could be further developed I would be very grateful. Thanks.

[Oldandslow]

Is that a magnetic mount? How strong is it?
Does it swivel? All directions? Gimbal? Lockable or friction?
Why is it for classic cars? Why not all cars?
Battery? Rechargeable? Swappable?

[SlimJim16v]

I like the engine, as that's the only part of the car you've shown us. Straight six?

[rxe]

Need more detail on the mount - that's the important bit with these. Magnetic + clamp is good.

Yes, I like the engine.

[TooMany2cvs]

SlimJim16v said:

I like the engine, as that's the only part of the car you've shown us. Straight six?

Jag XK, isn't it?

[richs2891]

How long does the power supply last ?
Any indicators to display how long charge (if batteries) left ?

Option of other mounts if magnetic not suitable ?

[Peanut Gallery]

Spot light or flood light?
As above, how hard to change the battery when they do die?
How long does the battery last?
How long does the battery last when not in use?

Apart from that it does look rather large for keeping around waiting to be used, and not really stackable.

[mitchell.bird]

It joins to the car using magnets in the bottom of the stand, there is another block with magnets in the bottom to connect the light to things that aren't magnetic. The stand pivots through the centre bolt which allows the light to be aimed up and down and the actual light rotates around 360 about a bolt.

The frame can be pulled out to change the batteries (runs on 9V) and the switch to turn it on is on the back of the grey casing.

The car it was designed for was a mk2 Jag so I tried to use materials and design it so it matched the car's design.

[S6PNJ]

mitchell.bird said:

....runs on 9V.....

Most cars are 12v or some classics are 2 x 6v - can you not change it to run on 12v so it can always be fed/charged from the vehicle battery if the internal battery runs out?