In this post I have explained through two examples how to build a simple110 V or 220 V AC light dimmer circuit for controlling light intensity with pot, using the principle of triac phase chopping. A 220V dimmer switch circuit is basically a triac/diac based AC mains voltage regulator circuit which can be used for […]
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How to Make a Cheap LED Name Plate with Illuminated Back Light
In this post I have explained a simple method for making an inexpensive LED name plate with illuminated back light, which can be made by incorporating only 4 LEDs and yet acquire a dazzling back light illumination for the name plate. Introduction LEDs are no doubt gaining popularity by leaps and bounds and probably most […]
How to Make a Simple 12 Volt LED Lantern Circuit
In this post I have explained how to build a simple 12V LED lantern circuit which may be used at night while travelling and outings such as in picnics, trekking, or camping etc. Introduction So far we have discussed white LEDs comprehensively through many of my earlier articles and have learned how efficient these lights […]
Make this LED Driver Circuit for Backlighting Small LCD Screens
In this post we study a LED driver circuit specially designed for backlighting LCD screens applications, Introductionlet’ learn more about this interesting device. Introduction Today LCD products have become very common and a part of our everyday life. Whether it’s your cell phone, DVD player, TV set, car, all incorporate LCD screens for indicating or […]
Simple PIR LED Lamp Circuit
The following PIR LED lamp circuit was designed by me for one of the followers of this blog Mr.Deepak upon his request. The circuit is a LED driver which responds to ambient light as well as to the presence of a human, person or intruder, and varies its illumination accordingly, let’s know more. Technical Specifications “I was looking to […]
3 Watt, 5 Watt LED DC to DC Constant Current Driver Circuit
The following article provides a simple yet very decent solution for driving powerful LEDs rated at 3 watt or 5 watt. Circuit Objective These 3 watt 5 watt and similar high watt LEDs are able to produce highly intense and powerful light outputs, however these are extremely vulnerable too with their operating parameter. I have […]