08-11-2019, 05:44 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: PA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by particlewave
Pre-made LED bulbs will. However, Dwight and I were talking about making our own.
Manufacturers often will use as few LEDs as, possible running at maximum output with minimal resistance. They do this for maximum light output with minimal cost. This means their bulbs won’t last nearly as long as they should.
I use oversized resistors so that the LEDs will last for their rated life.
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Gotcha. Thanks.
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