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Using Aluminum Strip Heatsink for Hi-watt LEDs instead of PCB

Last Updated on June 1, 2026 by Swagatam 16 Comments

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Whenever we come across using 1 watt LEDs or other higher watt LEDs, we are always advised to use high grade aluminum based heatsinks for safeguarding the LEDs from heat, and for acquiring optimal performance from them. Double Side PCB can be Costly However as we all know such PCBs are highly costly and could […]

Filed Under: Lamps and Lights Tagged With: Aluminum, Heatsink, instead, LEDs, Strip, Watt

How to Connect 5mm LEDs to a 3.7V Li-Ion Cell

Last Updated on June 1, 2026 by Swagatam 64 Comments

connect 5mm leds to 3.7v li ion cell

In this article I have explained regarding how to connect and illuminate a few 5mm LEDs using a 3.7V Li-Ion cell, normally used in cell phones. I keep receiving requests from the readers who seem confused with the connection details of 5mm LEds with a 3.7V Li-ion cell. The requests inspired me to write this […]

Filed Under: Lamps and Lights Tagged With: 5mm, Cell, Connect, LEDs

How to Drive High Watt LEDs with Arduino

Last Updated on June 1, 2026 by Swagatam 1 Comment

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In this post I have explained the method of incorporating high watt LEDs with Arduino through external high voltage supplies. The question was put forth by Mr. Cole. The Circuit Question I stumbled upon your blog and I love it! So much great information and great ideas Right now I am trying to figure out […]

Filed Under: Arduino Projects, Lamps and Lights Tagged With: Arduino, Drive, High, LEDs, Watt

Capacitor Based LED Tubelight Using 1 Watt LEDs

Last Updated on June 1, 2026 by Swagatam 36 Comments

LED TUBE FINAL

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 […]

Filed Under: Lamps and Lights Tagged With: Based, Capacitor, LED, LEDs, Tubelight, Watt

How to Illuminate 1 Watt LEDs with Cell Phone Charger

Last Updated on May 17, 2026 by Swagatam 62 Comments

cell phone emergency lamp circuit

Nowadays probably all of us have a spare cell phone charger lying idle in our cupboards or table drawers……so wouldn’t it be a great idea if we could employ it like a super bright 1 watt LED driver and illuminate our room with white cool moon light. Circuit Concept As we all know that a 1 watt […]

Filed Under: Battery Charger Circuits Tagged With: Cell, Charger, Illuminate, LEDs, Phone, Watt

How to Make Powerful Car Headlights Using LEDs

Last Updated on May 16, 2026 by Swagatam 17 Comments

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In this post we see how to build an enhanced and efficient car headlight lamp using Pirhana LEDs. A car LED headlight is a powerful lamp built using high efficiency LED arrays, which creates extremely powerful headlight lamp for the car, along with a very high efficiency in terms power consumption. Using 4-pin Pirhana LEDs […]

Filed Under: Automobile Electronics Tagged With: Headlights, LEDs, Powerful

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