In this post I have explained a simple automatic darkness activated switch for car head lamps and the DRLs, initiated by the ignition triggers. The circuit helps to save battery power and prevents unnecessary wastage of energy. The idea was requested by Mr. Vladnemir. Technical Specifications I would like to build switch for driving car […]
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Making a 10/12 watt LED Lamp with 12 V Adapter
In this post I have explained the construction of a homemade 10 watt LED lamp using ready made 12 V SMPS adapter. The project was successfully built by Mr. Debabrata Mandal. In many of previous posts I have discussed the use of 1 watt white LEDs for making high efficiency LED lamps for implementing in […]
Lamp Outage Detector Circuit for Car Turn Signal
The O.E.M. turn signal flashing units installed in automobiles have two basic functions i.e. Flasher and Lamp outage detection. These flashers are usually built with an 8-pin IC like U2044B, U6432B etc. which are specifically made for automotive flashers. Designed and Written By Abu-Hafss Circuit Operation NORMAL OPERATION: -input = Square wave between 11.89V – […]
Operating Single Rice Bulb Lamp with 220V AC
In this post I have explained a simple 220V mains operated transformerless single rice bulb power supply circuit, which may be used for illuminating electronic rice lamp diyas replacing traditional oil lamp type diyas during festivals or for decorating sacred idols. The idea was requested by Ms. Rashmi. Technical Specifications I want to make a rice […]
Diwali, Christmas 220V Lamp Chaser Circuit
In this post I have explained a simple, compact, 220V, 120V transformerless light chaser circuit which can be used for illuminating 220 V mains operated lamps or bulbs in a sequential chasing manner. Main Technical Features The chasing or running lamp effect can be altered by means of pot controls. The system can be used […]
LED Lamp Circuit for Motorbike Headlamp
In this post I have explained a simple 21 watt LED lamp circuit module which can be used as a direct replacement for a standard halogen lamp used in motorcycles headlamp. LED vs Halogen Lamp The proposed “halogen” LED lamp replacement module image can be seen below: Conventional filament type halogen lamp is shown below: […]