Need to run 50 LED's on 230V AC
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Vy simple way to do it:
All LEDs in series, rectifier bridge, film capacitor to limit the current and fusible resistor just in case. Can put a polarized capacitor across the LED string to minimize 50Hz flicker.
This circuit is found in many inexpensive LED spots and it's simple and fairly efficient.
I actually do have two LED spots here, E27 socket, 90 LEDs. Not sure what circuit these use, but it's in there and it works. I considered parting with these bulbs. PM me if they could be useful.
All LEDs in series, rectifier bridge, film capacitor to limit the current and fusible resistor just in case. Can put a polarized capacitor across the LED string to minimize 50Hz flicker.
This circuit is found in many inexpensive LED spots and it's simple and fairly efficient.
I actually do have two LED spots here, E27 socket, 90 LEDs. Not sure what circuit these use, but it's in there and it works. I considered parting with these bulbs. PM me if they could be useful.
I've recently done a landscape lighting project where I did a similar thing, and I added a page to my website.
Now here's how I powered 18 LEDs from 230V AC:
Now here's how I powered 18 LEDs from 230V AC:
