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Main => General Discussion Board. => Topic started by: Skysurfer170 on March 21, 2019, 07:28:15 AM
I have just bought the FDS map light and FDS dimmer. Steve cos recommended 22 gauge LED wire. I have also just bought -
https://www.phidgets.com/?tier=3&catid=46&pcid=39&prodid=1020 (https://www.phidgets.com/?tier=3&catid=46&pcid=39&prodid=1020)
And this power supply
https://www.phidgets.com/?tier=3&catid=61&pcid=54&prodid=1101 (https://www.phidgets.com/?tier=3&catid=61&pcid=54&prodid=1101)
So am i all good to go guys and I ain't going to damage myself or any components? ;D
I don't have a clue about electronics so i guess with my knowledge i'm hoping for the best. I would greatly appreciate if someone could please draw out a diagram on how to wire all this up.
Beers are on me hehe
Well, number 1, It looks like you bought a 24V power supply for a 12V circuit. So you'll probably blow out the LED's on first power up.
Hi,
Just ordered this PSU instead as i just realised
https://www.opencockpits.com/catalog/power-supply-dual-500w-p-330.html?cPath=24_58 (https://www.opencockpits.com/catalog/power-supply-dual-500w-p-330.html?cPath=24_58)
Then you do not need a relay board.
Just plug your light on any 12v supply (being leds they do not need much power) and add a switch on one of the two wires to put it on and off.
I do not use any dimmer on those lights, no need.
https://www.flightdecksolutions.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3995&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=168 (https://www.flightdecksolutions.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3995&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=168)
You can get a PSU at any computer repair shop for max $20.
Hi jack,
Great article i will read this after my dinner.
The reason i want a relay card is for the logic in prosim when turning on DC POWER