I found a company that sells high powered LED modules (www.leds.de). I ordered 3 SEOUL P5 RGB LED that already was mounted on a PCB. For controlling the LEDs I choose a PIC16F628A and 3 TLE4242G constant current sources. After that I found a remote controlling kit laying around in a box, so I added it to the project. By controlling the current sources with a uP and PWM, I now can blend the lamp to almost any color I want. And it use much less power now and generates almost no heat.
This project was not supposed to be on Instructables.com from the beginning so there is a lack of photos in the instructable.
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3 Seoul P5 RGB on PCB
3 TLE4242G
1 PIC16F628A
1 LM78L05
some SMD resistors and capacitors
a PCB designed by my self and produced with your favorite method
a sheet of copper, 1mm thick
RXF-4303D and TXF-4311R remote control kit ( I had on laying in my box of spare parts :) )
Power supply 12V 1A
Thermal grease
PIC programmer ( PICkit 2 )
Wires, nuts.......
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I should add that I really LOVE the end result of what you did, but sadly I'm definitely not a DIY person, so most of what you are saying is a lot of mumbo jumbo to me (e.g. I have no clue what a PCB is). So if I can reach a similar result without using any tools, that would be great. Otherwise, perhaps you can explain it to me in layman's terms? And then I will have to call a friend... :)
Thank you!
With white colour and no diffuser it's brighter then a 100W light bulb. And I like to create and modify things, so just to change the bulb wasn't fun enough.
...but source code??
i'm a big fan of the "as is" corner of Ikea & are often drawn to their light fittings (missing a base or shade etc) to reuse with other found objects...
i find LED/electronic assemblage abit too confusing... *are they're ready-made LED light fittings available? (like a pendant fitting with bayonet holder that you add your own shade to etc)
thanks : )