Andy Burns wrote:
Clive Arthur wrote:

Instead of LEDs use phosphors which are illuminated by ultra-violet
lasers.Â* The lasers are fixed and only illuminate the phosphors when
they're in gate-closed position. Can't see the problem.

Just coat the gate with radium paint ... simples


What about reflective strip on the gate and a light from a fixed location
that illuminates the strip? What is the primary purpose of illuminating the
gate with leds? Is it to make it visible to people approaching it, or for
the lights on the gate to illuminate the surrounding area?