LED dimming challenges?
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LED dimming challenges?
Hey guys,
I've been thinking about installing some custom ambient lighting in my truck. I planned out how I wanted it to function and set out to research (Dimming was a feature I was interested in implementing).
From what I can gather so far dimming LEDs can be a challenge. I found a couple sites immediately that outlined the difficulties (Drop out, pop-on and flicker).
http://www.ledlighting-eetimes.com/en/flicker-and-dimmer-challenges-in-led-lamp-design.html?cmp_id=71&news_id=222908103
http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/ssl/dimming_webcast_12-10-2012.pdf
Has anyone installed dimmable LEDs in their truck and care to share their experience? Any electrical engineers here care to explain the challenges of dimmable LEDs?
I've been thinking about installing some custom ambient lighting in my truck. I planned out how I wanted it to function and set out to research (Dimming was a feature I was interested in implementing).
From what I can gather so far dimming LEDs can be a challenge. I found a couple sites immediately that outlined the difficulties (Drop out, pop-on and flicker).
http://www.ledlighting-eetimes.com/en/flicker-and-dimmer-challenges-in-led-lamp-design.html?cmp_id=71&news_id=222908103
http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/ssl/dimming_webcast_12-10-2012.pdf
Has anyone installed dimmable LEDs in their truck and care to share their experience? Any electrical engineers here care to explain the challenges of dimmable LEDs?
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From what I understand, most LEDs themselves are not dimmable. Autometer makes a device that pulses the voltage on and off very rapidly. This results in "dimming" to our eyes.
You should research Cree. They mainly do house/industrial lighting fixtures, but they are a huge player in the LED game.
You should research Cree. They mainly do house/industrial lighting fixtures, but they are a huge player in the LED game.
Last edited by cptbimes; 08-29-2013 at 01:25 PM.
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My Ambient Lighting in my 12' is on a Dimmer, works fine no Flickering! All purchased from SuperBrightLeds!
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Thanks danbart, I recall seeing that acronym in one of the articles I was reading but I admit I haven't read about it in depth. I will now.
Thanks.
Thanks.
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You can find cheap ones on e-bay that work well.
Example:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DC12V-LED-wholesalers-PWM-Dimming-Controller-For-LED-Lights-Strips-High-Quality-/251257623888?pt=US_Lighting_Parts_and_Accessories&hash=item3a801f1550
Example:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DC12V-LED-wholesalers-PWM-Dimming-Controller-For-LED-Lights-Strips-High-Quality-/251257623888?pt=US_Lighting_Parts_and_Accessories&hash=item3a801f1550
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I know there isn't much precision and control needed for ambient lighting in a truck but did you happen to do any programming with your microcontroller to gain more control over the duty-cycle of the PWM?
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these work great for led.. I see some new smaller ones available now as well
http://www.oznium.com/rotary-led-dimmer
http://www.oznium.com/touch-led-dimmer
http://www.oznium.com/rotary-led-dimmer
http://www.oznium.com/touch-led-dimmer