Using AC to power DC LEDs

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AC source, Transformer, diode, Two LEDs

published 7 years ago

RichSr40

7 years ago

The analog winding of the tranforme is controling the current , not the most effective current control also, it has issues with surge, and flux, plus a whole host of emi and, other issues

RichSr40

7 years ago

However it is a quick proof and easy half bridge concept

LeButch

7 years ago

What kind of joke is this circuit? You can connect LEDs to AC and they will light up with 0.5 times the illumination.

Gh0sty

7 years ago

Guys there is no need to be salty.

sshsslfun

7 years ago

It is important to remember VPeak for 110VAC is 155V, not 110V.

sshsslfun

7 years ago

Also, I did this expiriment a while ago. I used 120V(US Mains in my area) and a resistor instead of transformer, aswell as a half wave rectifier consisting of one diode. I found it a waste of a transformer. It worked, my LED lit up at 60Hz.

sshsslfun

7 years ago

http://everycircuit.com/circuit/6668344337104896 Thats the schematic of the experiment.

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