In this post I have explained how to make an illuminated LED cricket stump and bails for helping umpires declare a foolproof OUT, NOT-OUT decisions. The Circuit Concept You might be seeing these amazing cricket stumps in the ongoing 2015 ICC world cup cricket matches, which can be seen dazzle or light up brightly as […]
Lamps and Lights
Single IC Dimmable Ballast Circuit
In this post I have explained a simple 25 to 36 watt ballast circuit which can used for all fluorescent tube applications within the allocated range. The circuit of the proposed electronic fluorescent ballast may be understood through the following discussion: The Preheater Stage The half-bridge stage comprising the two mosfets are triggered by the […]
LED PWM Controlled Tubelight Circuit
In this post I have explained a 555 based PWM circuit which can be implemented as a 150 nos or more LED light intensity controller circuit. The idea was requested by Mr. Anil The Circuit Request I want use 12V/5A DC supply Thanks & early reply is highly appreciated. Thanks & regards Anil Rustagi The […]
Switching OFF Lights in a Periodic Sequence
In this post I have explained a circuit that will switch off a group of lamps in sequence with a predetermined delay rate, as set by the user through a built in pot. The ideas was requested by Mr. Azam Jamal Technical Specifications I want to make a circuit which works like: I have 9nos […]
Capacitor Based LED Tubelight Using 1 Watt LEDs
In this post I have explained the construction of a homemade 100 watt capacitive tubelight circuit using 1 watt LEDs. The idea was requested, constructed, tested and verified by one the avid readers of this blog Mr. Tamam. Let’s go through the entire discussion. Discussing the Proposed The Design I regularly visit your blog, and […]
Greatest Myths about LED Lighting
LED lighting products are relatively new for the commercial market and as with any new product, they have to deal with doubt and negative comments from consumers’ side. There just is a lot of false information about LED lights that creates many misconceptions about them. So here are the greatest myths about LED lamps and […]