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LED headlights are cool though (slrpnk.net)
submitted 11 months ago by to c/flashlight@lemmy.world
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But only if they're regulated well

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[–] 1 point 11 months ago (2 children)

Modern LEDs and their housings are designed to point at the road,

Ahh shit what was the key to doubt again?

Ah here it is X

If that's the case why do 90% of them point directly in my eyes? Is "modern" like '24+?

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  • [–] 2 points 11 months ago (1 child)

    @ArcaneSlime @Ulrich They are not pointed directly at your eyes, it would be much worse. But they are significantly brighter than previous headlight technologies, and often have smaller reflectors, or lenses, resulting in a smaller (and even brighter) apparent light source. This concentrated apparent source of light more easily causes glare on windshields, glasses or simply our eyes transparents parts. It is awful and very poor design. Not mentionning blue/cold light scatters MUCH more anyway.

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  • [–] 1 point 11 months ago (1 child)

    @ArcaneSlime @Ulrich (Blue light scattering in everything is why the sky is blue)
    Also, the worst part imho (thankfully less common) is the use of random LED drop-ins in old housings absolutely not made for their light source shape, position or brightness, scattering light in every direction, without even throwing light farther than stock halogen bulbs.

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  • [–] 1 point 11 months ago (1 child)

    @Ulrich

    I'll just reply to both of you at once: Well no matter what it is, the IRL effect is light pointing directly in my eyes.

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  • [–] 0 points 11 months ago*

    They don't point directly at your eyes. A small portion will reach your eyes because your eyes are at the same level as the road ahead so there needs to be some spill.

    The most modern headlights can actually turn off just the portion that's pointed at you, but it's been a legal hellscape trying to get those approved for road use in the US for some reason. I actually have them in my car but they only work in Europe.

    This condition is greatly exacerbated by the soccer Mom Tonka trucks with headlights 6 feet in the fucking air.

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