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Discussion in 'LEDs and Optoelectronics' started by NeilMac, Aug 28, 2018.

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  1. Nov 23, 2018 #41
    BobK

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    Red LEDs are not 3.2 to 3.4V. The are typically 2.5V.

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  2. Nov 23, 2018 #42
    NeilMac

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    Their not red, UV-a / Royal blue / Full spectrum. (1W)
     
  3. Nov 23, 2018 #43
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    Your picture shows red. If you post a picture and something is clearly rendered incorrectly it would help a great deal if you say so.

    My advice about reading the forward voltage still stands. (Also about how you should calculate the string voltage and match it to the driver)
     
  4. Nov 24, 2018 #44
    NeilMac

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    I got my 10W leds (IR850nm) working no problem.

    The 1W leds are still being a pain in the ass, tried three different drivers and incorporating 3-15 leds, best was four seconds of light before flashing. Even tried using just one type in a string.

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    This amount produced the longest activation.
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  5. Nov 25, 2018 #45
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    We can do no more until you spend $5 on a cheap multimeter.
     
  6. Nov 26, 2018 #46
    NeilMac

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    Got a meter..
    33v (bouncing)(analog meter) with 12leds, 4x3 in parallel so the current is max of 1.05-1.14A.
    Still flashing and only the first three rows light up, fourth nothing.

    High Power LED Chip 1W.png
     
  7. Nov 26, 2018 #47
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    Great, you have a meter

    Now measure the forward voltage of each different type of LED.

    Also, don't put the LEDs in parallel. Odd things can happen.
     
  8. Nov 26, 2018 #48
    NeilMac

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    So the led current and the driver current out put difference does not matter?
     
  9. Nov 26, 2018 #49
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    Yes it matters a great deal. If you need multiple strings in parallel then you'll need to ensure the current is equally shared. A resistor in each string will help.

    Something that drops a couple of volts should be sufficient. 2W 6.8Ω resistors should work fine (they will drop 2.4V at 350mA).

    So, what is the MEASURED forward voltage of your LEDs?
     
  10. Nov 26, 2018 #50
    NeilMac

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    Haven't gotten back to it, a frustrating several hours this morning mix and matching, roasted Coffee Beans to relax for a bit before I get back to it :)
     
  11. Jun 28, 2019 #51
    NeilMac

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    So I sorted out the system, after trials and errors and lots of profanity. I found the DC-DC converts work without a problem. SO non of the ACDC drivers worked, except with the 10w LEDs.

    12W as in 12x 1W led's powered by 12V in this case and running at 280ma aprox. Three in parallel. Full Spectrum Versions.
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