LEDengin 10W questions

**Jedi-Elf** · 02-03-2011, 10:26 PM

First, let me say that I hope it is ok to post this here since Tim doesn't sell LEDengin LEDs in the store. Now to the questions. I am thinking of using a solid color 10W LED in my next build, and possibly replacing the P4 in my current build with one as well. The questions I have are 1)Which particular model(s) would be the best to use for either green or blue, and 2) can these LEDs be used with the 2010 econo soundboards and a buckpuck? I'm just wondering how difficult the wiring will be and what I will have to change in my current setup. I will also be using a FoC board from a source that I won't name here just so I don't get anyone into trouble. Thanks!

**PhoenixReborn** · 02-03-2011, 10:30 PM

It depends how you want to wire these up, how many of the dies you intend to use, as well as series or parallel... But yes, it could work with the 2010 econo and a buckpuck. You'd have to use a voltage regulator most likely though.

**Jedi-Elf** · 02-03-2011, 10:34 PM

Thanks for the quick reply. I was thinking of having 2 or 3 of the dies wired together for the main blade light and the other(s) wouold be used for the FoC effect.

**PhoenixReborn** · 02-03-2011, 10:37 PM

you can do FOC with the 2010 econo?

**Jedi-Elf** · 02-03-2011, 10:42 PM

Yes, with a new add-on board that a member here (I won't say who here because of the rules about discussing other sellers) has developed.

**PhoenixReborn** · 02-03-2011, 10:52 PM

Okay, be aware, if you wire these in parallel, each die will require a 700mA or 1000mA buckpuck. If you wire it in series, you'll require more voltage.

**PhoenixReborn** · 02-03-2011, 10:58 PM

You're gonna need a voltage regulator for the 2010 board for the series method. (Battery life would last longer in series).

**Sunrider** · 02-04-2011, 09:26 AM

You will also need 2 x 18650s to power a 10w.

**Jedi-Elf** · 02-04-2011, 03:30 PM

So, I should wire the dice that are going to be used for the main blade light source in series with the FoC LED(s) in parallel with that? And could I use 4 of the 14500's or does it have to be 2 18650's? And if I wire them in series I won't need more than one Buckpuck?