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Danz409
10-23-2008, 09:36 AM
as the title reads. luxeon driver/dimmer schematic. yea i could buy one. but what is the fun in that (besides i can't afford it :p) i plan on origanly putting in a hasbro soundboard and i belve it already has a dimmer function. but if they don't i wouldn't mind makeing one from scratch. i was wondering if anyone has a pre built schematic for the grand creation we all konw as the luxeon LED
thanks.
Malaki Skywalker
10-23-2008, 09:40 AM
You want to build a Driver from scratch??? :confused:
Danz409
10-23-2008, 09:47 AM
yea i plan to, it would be cheaper. i have a BUNCH of electronics i can sacrifice for components and it would make the overall project funner, and be more personal, knowing i built it from scratch would allow more pride in the product :D
Lord Dottore Matto
10-23-2008, 09:59 AM
Dude, you do know that you can buy a good driver for under $10 right?
MoonDragn
10-23-2008, 10:12 AM
Here is a very simple driver circuit:

http://linear1.org/i/currentreg.gif

http://led.linear1.org/a-cheap-current-regulated-luxeon-star-driver-design/1/

If you replace that resistor with a potentiometer, then you'll have a dimmer.
Malaki Skywalker
10-23-2008, 10:12 AM
yea i plan to, it would be cheaper. i have a BUNCH of electronics i can sacrifice for components and it would make the overall project funner, and be more personal, knowing i built it from scratch would allow more pride in the product :D

Do you have any electronic experience? If not your going to find that project pretty hard.
Lord Dottore Matto
10-23-2008, 01:34 PM
You know, If you are just looking to do it for fun, then I say why not!:)
Jedi-Loreen
10-23-2008, 02:43 PM
I can't figure out why he posted this thread in the Costuming Forum. http://www.rebellegion.com/forum/images/smiles/dunno.gif
eastern57
10-23-2008, 05:07 PM
I can't figure out why he posted this thread in the Costuming Forum. http://www.rebellegion.com/forum/images/smiles/dunno.gif

Right! WTF?!

Homes, if you came here thinking "customizing"... then, schematics are going to be of little to no use to you.
Lord Dottore Matto
10-23-2008, 05:52 PM
I can't figure out why he posted this thread in the Costuming Forum. http://www.rebellegion.com/forum/images/smiles/dunno.gif


OMG! I totally missed that! That's what I get for using the "today's posts" link. :lol::rolleyes:
Novastar
10-23-2008, 08:23 PM
Wow, this is rich I tell ya.

And... COSTume, not CUSTom.
Master Dru-Er
10-23-2008, 08:25 PM
I missed my chance I just read this!
Jedi-Loreen
10-23-2008, 10:36 PM
He thought this was a Customing forum? :roll:

Lesdixsia strikes again! :rolleyes:


A better place for this would have been in the "LED hilts and wiring discussion" forum.
Danz409
10-23-2008, 10:59 PM
He thought this was a Customing forum? :roll:

Lesdixsia strikes again! :rolleyes:


A better place for this would have been in the "LED hilts and wiring discussion" forum.

yea... lol... woops.. srry guys XD i thought it was COSTUMING not... costume... look extremely simuler
Jedi-Loreen
10-23-2008, 11:15 PM
Spell Check is your friend.......:rolleyes:


And so is a dictionary. Or thesaurus. ;)
Danz409
10-23-2008, 11:20 PM
Spell Check is your friend.......:rolleyes:


And so is a dictionary. Or thesaurus. ;)

Bull s**t i was almost killed by a thesaurus in 4th grade... those things are EVIL!
then agan. stacking books to the ceiling was my falt