The $20 solderless LED Illuminator

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The $20 solderless LED Illuminator

#1 Post by Gatorengineer64 » Sun Oct 10, 2021 10:00 pm

It works well enough to post the basic parts still needs a little polishing. Just a dimmable chandelier LED bulb with a cheap dimmer and socket.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OX ... UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B089H ... UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07P6 ... UTF8&psc=1

The free is much brighter than the generic Chinese but still not as much forward light as would be desireable. Next step is to get some small reflectors to concentrate the light.

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