The Genie's Day Brightens

RE: The Genie's Day Brightens

ipv1 — Sat, 23 May 2015 09:33:25 GMT

I think there might be something wrong in the code. The link to my library is https://github.com/inderpreet/infineonrgb_shield and it can be downloaded as a zip and pasted to your project's 'libraries' folder. Restart Arduino and you should see an additional example called lamp test. If you have an RGB LED Strip, it should cycle through possible colors. In case you have a single LED, then it will vary the brightness the LED.

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RE: The Genie's Day Brightens

Workshopshed — Sat, 23 May 2015 09:10:46 GMT

I just checked the current with my multimeter. The libraries are all very similar, here's a comparison http://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-73603/l/compare-the-infineon-rgb-libraries-that-spawned-from-the-internet-of-holiday-lights

I wonder if the circuit is going into shut down due to too much current? The power LEDs normally have a voltage drop of 6v, so perhaps a couple of power diodes in series with the lamp?

RE: The Genie's Day Brightens

mcb1 — Fri, 22 May 2015 23:48:29 GMT

Don't forget the heatsink ....

The frequency and shape of the output signal of the Infineon board may be too hectic for your meter.

Yes but no light as well ...

You may wish to try experimenting with a few standard leds and 10v ...rather than destroy your high power one.

This looks like similar to my 30W RGB version, which even with a single led string at 1/3 power was enough to make you see spots for a while afterward.

Internet of Holiday Lights RoadTest Plus (suppliment) Part 2

Mark

RE: The Genie's Day Brightens

Workshopshed — Fri, 22 May 2015 21:27:59 GMT

That's one bright LED

RE: The Genie's Day Brightens

Jan Cumps — Fri, 22 May 2015 21:27:06 GMT

The week was full of rain and clouds for the poor genie all week. Unable to leave his house and make any progress on the things that needed to get done,

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I only work on the project when the weather is bad or when it's dark.

On the measurement: The frequency and shape of the output signal of the Infineon board may be too hectic for your meter.