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Strobing Using RGB LEDs Instead Of Flash Tubes

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I would like to create a something like a strobe but with very bright RGB LEDs.

Can anyone suggest a product?

Can I use a MOSFET to power something like this? 

Which Arduino Would work best?

Please help!

--Vince

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    The trigger concepts and circuits for an LED are much different than a xenon strobe bulb.

    For xenon tubes with distance between electrodes 13 to 32 mm and tubing inside diameter under 3 mm, use 350 to 550 volts for flash energy 5 to 12 millijoules per cubic millimeter. For lower flash energy, use slightly higher voltage. Ouch. 

    The LED will use a much lower forward voltage, often less than 20, but alot more amps to get a respectable flash. The flash on time can be hundredths of a second. 

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