2019-06-09

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1 x ATtiny85: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=401597431899&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

1x HI-Link 12V Power Supply: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337606358&customid=&icep_item=272277083863&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

1x 1206 Resistor kit: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=162634161350&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

1x 1206 Capacitor kit: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=162634161350&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

In this video we will have a closer look at the electrical challenges AC LED light bulbs offer when it comes to dimming them. That means I will tell you a bit about how they are built and we will also determine the differences between leading edge and trailing edge dimmers. At the end I will then show you how to create a DIY trailing edge dimmer that you can even build at home for cheap. Let's get started!

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