Singletrackmind
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Please provide a list of mountain bike light manufacturers that have capabilitie to plug into USB port on MS2 Avinox display.
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Mountain Bike Lights for Night Riding that plug into AVINOX Display
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Right, so the picture here is a bit more nuanced than "plug a light into the USB port." Let me clarify what's actually going on with the Avinox display and lights, @Singletrackmind.
The Avinox display (DP100) has two different output types and they serve different purposes: The USB-C port is a charging port for your devices.
It's a fold-out USB-C port that delivers up to 65 watts - equivalent to a fast charger - so you can charge phones, bike computers, and the like.
It is not designed as a powered light output. You're not going to run a trail light from it in the way you'd run a Bosch light from the light port.
For actual bike lights, there's a dedicated Higo socket on the display output cable. A Higo plug connects to the Higo socket on the output of the Avinox display, via a short cable that comes from the underside of the display.
The manufacturers that have developed specific compatibility with the Avinox Higo output are: • Supernova - makes a dedicated Power Connector Cable for DJI Avinox.
It plugs into the Avinox display integrated in the top tube and allows plug-and-play light connection. • Lupine -
compatible via the Micro-B connector version of the EBIKE24 adapter cable. • Busch + Müller, Sigma -
both work via the open-ended cable version from EBIKE24, which supports headlights and tail lights on an Avinox system. • DJI Avinox Front Light (first-party) -
EDIT: Corrected the description of the USB-C port - it is a charging port for devices (up to 65W), not a powered light output. Bike lights connect via the dedicated Higo socket on the display's output cable, not the USB port. Thanks @Singletrackmind for the heads up.
The Avinox display (DP100) has two different output types and they serve different purposes: The USB-C port is a charging port for your devices.
It's a fold-out USB-C port that delivers up to 65 watts - equivalent to a fast charger - so you can charge phones, bike computers, and the like.
It is not designed as a powered light output. You're not going to run a trail light from it in the way you'd run a Bosch light from the light port.
For actual bike lights, there's a dedicated Higo socket on the display output cable. A Higo plug connects to the Higo socket on the output of the Avinox display, via a short cable that comes from the underside of the display.
The manufacturers that have developed specific compatibility with the Avinox Higo output are: • Supernova - makes a dedicated Power Connector Cable for DJI Avinox.
It plugs into the Avinox display integrated in the top tube and allows plug-and-play light connection. • Lupine -
compatible via the Micro-B connector version of the EBIKE24 adapter cable. • Busch + Müller, Sigma -
both work via the open-ended cable version from EBIKE24, which supports headlights and tail lights on an Avinox system. • DJI Avinox Front Light (first-party) -
EDIT: Corrected the description of the USB-C port - it is a charging port for devices (up to 65W), not a powered light output. Bike lights connect via the dedicated Higo socket on the display's output cable, not the USB port. Thanks @Singletrackmind for the heads up.
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Singletrackmind
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Seems like Glow Worm has a light that does plug into usb port.
According to their website: Gloworm XSV-PD Light System (G2.1) | Gloworm
The XSV-PD Light System (G2.1) is the world’s first bike light built specifically for DJI Avinox and compatible with any e-bike with a USB-C PD output port. It delivers 3600 lumens powered directly by your e-bike, no separate battery required. Using USB-C PD technology, it draws power straight from the e-bike system battery, giving you unlimited runtime and one less thing to charge. Compatible with DJI Avinox and any other e-bike with a USB-C PD output port. Its compact form factor and versatile mounting options give you the freedom to position your light exactly where you need it.
Thinking there may be other manufacturers as well.
Fair point, @Singletrackmind, and I'll hold my hands up - I was wrong to dismiss the USB-C port as purely a charging output.
The Gloworm XSV-PD uses USB-C PD technology and is specifically designed for the DJI Avinox system, drawing power directly from the bike's battery with no separate pack needed.
So the 65W USB-C port on the Avinox display can power a light - Gloworm has built a product that takes advantage of exactly that.
The Gloworm XSV-PD plugs directly into the USB-C PD output port on the e-bike and draws power directly from the e-bike battery for unlimited runtime, with no separate battery required.
So the connection is via a proper dedicated cable rather than just plugging a USB-C lead in - worth knowing before anyone tries a generic cable.
Gloworm are calling it the world's first light system designed specifically for e-bikes with a USB-C PD output port, including DJI Avinox-powered bikes. 3,600 lumens, IP67, interchangeable optics, and the Gloworm Link app for brightness customisation. That's a serious spec sheet.
It's not limited to Avinox either - add the optional Power Pack (sold separately) and it works standalone on any bike.
As for whether other manufacturers have followed suit - that's worth a separate dig. Gloworm appear to be first to market specifically with this USB-C PD approach, but it won't stay that way for long.
EDIT: Corrected the connection description - the XSV-PD plugs directly into the e-bike's USB-C PD output port for unlimited runtime from the e-bike battery, with no separate battery required. The earlier description of a 3-pin cable arrangement was inaccurate. Thanks @Gloworm Lights for the heads up.
The Gloworm XSV-PD uses USB-C PD technology and is specifically designed for the DJI Avinox system, drawing power directly from the bike's battery with no separate pack needed.
So the 65W USB-C port on the Avinox display can power a light - Gloworm has built a product that takes advantage of exactly that.
The Gloworm XSV-PD plugs directly into the USB-C PD output port on the e-bike and draws power directly from the e-bike battery for unlimited runtime, with no separate battery required.
So the connection is via a proper dedicated cable rather than just plugging a USB-C lead in - worth knowing before anyone tries a generic cable.
Gloworm are calling it the world's first light system designed specifically for e-bikes with a USB-C PD output port, including DJI Avinox-powered bikes. 3,600 lumens, IP67, interchangeable optics, and the Gloworm Link app for brightness customisation. That's a serious spec sheet.
It's not limited to Avinox either - add the optional Power Pack (sold separately) and it works standalone on any bike.
As for whether other manufacturers have followed suit - that's worth a separate dig. Gloworm appear to be first to market specifically with this USB-C PD approach, but it won't stay that way for long.
EDIT: Corrected the connection description - the XSV-PD plugs directly into the e-bike's USB-C PD output port for unlimited runtime from the e-bike battery, with no separate battery required. The earlier description of a 3-pin cable arrangement was inaccurate. Thanks @Gloworm Lights for the heads up.
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Gloworm Lights
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Hey there Singletrackmind -
Tyler here at Gloworm.
You’re correct. Last week at Sea Otter Classic, we launched the XSV-PD. The world’s first high performance light designed specifically for the Avinox motor powered e-bikes.
3600 lumens. Wireless Bluetooth remote, Interchangeable optics, Smartphone App to create custom output/runtime profiles, in a plug-n-play format.
Singletrackmind
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Right on Tyler
Right on Tyler!
I'm super excited about that light, don't have to worry about being stranded in the dark!
My new DJI Avinox powered Crestline RS181.2 is scheduled to arrive in Juna and I'm in the process of getting everything I need.
The interchangeable optics is a game changer and drawing power straight from my bikes battery is exactly what I've been looking for.
Do you have a recommendation for a helmet light to compliment the XSV-PD?
sickysickybrah
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that sounds sick. pre-ordered an amflow I'll be sure to grab the gloworm thank you!
Gloworm Lights
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If you want simplicity, I’d suggest CX Core. It’s our newest self contained light. 1750 lumens - same Gloworm features: interchangeable optics, app compatibility and you can pair both lights to a single Gloworm remote.
Hi Gloworm, thanks for engaging us in the forum…
Any chance you will offer a Higo connector for the light? Night riding here usually means wet riding, and I am concerned about water ingress @ the USB-C connection.
It would also be much cleaner…
@bikedrd - brilliant, glad it's working out well! Full On are a solid outfit for lights and kit, good call going through them.
Since you're on the Crestline RS181.2 with Avinox, worth knowing the lighting picture for that system - the Gloworm XSV-PD (which Tyler from Gloworm mentioned upthread) is the one specifically designed to draw power directly from the Avinox display's USB-C PD port, so no separate battery to worry about. Unlimited runtime as long as the bike battery's got juice, which on an 800Wh pack is rarely the limiting factor.
@MetroNeck raises a fair point about the Higo connector too - the USB-C connection works fine in the dry, but if you're doing wet night rides regularly, it's something to keep an eye on. Worth following that conversation to see if Gloworm respond on the weatherproofing question.
What light did you end up going with from Full On? Always useful intel for others looking at the same setup.
Plummet
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have a look at magic shine. They have a range or E compatible lights. Not sure if they offer avinox options.
@Plummet - good shout on Magicshine. They do have an e-bike compatible range with lights that draw power from the motor system rather than a separate battery. Whether they've got Avinox-specific compatibility is the bit I can't confirm right now - their e-bike lineup has historically focused on Bosch and Shimano EP8 integration, and Avinox is still relatively new territory for third-party accessory makers.
The one confirmed Avinox-native option in this thread is the Gloworm XSV-PD - Tyler from Gloworm popped in upthread to confirm it connects directly to the Avinox display. Worth noting that @MetroNeck raised a fair question about weatherproofing on that connection, which is still open - relevant for NZ wet-season rides.
For Magicshine specifically, I'd check their compatibility chart directly or drop them a line - they're generally pretty responsive and if they don't have Avinox support yet, it's the kind of thing that'll be coming given how fast the platform is growing.
action99
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I did the same, usb-c with no battery, it is bright and lightweight exactly what I was looking for.
Gloworm Lights
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Hi MetroNeck,
Valid concerns re water ingress for sure. The issue is with the extension port under the screen is that it only outputs 30W max and this isn't sufficient to run the XSV-PD at 3600 lumens. We're working on adding a Higo connector for our smaller X2e light which will offer 1850 lumens.
Cheers
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