poolman966554
New Member
hey all, looking for a bit of advice here. Im pretty inexperienced, but trying my best to figure things out.
Im looking to install some 5050 leds on a vehicle, but not sure how to power it up..
The leds have resistors onboard, that are specified for 12v usage. Unfortunately batteries can run up to 12.7V and much greater while engine started.
Running while engine is on is not the plan, but would have to make the mistake and forget and put 14.4v though the strand
My first thought was a 'quick n dirty' LM7812 and caps, but quickly realized by datasheet that it can only provide up to 1 amp out. The strand could pull up to 5A @ 300 leds .
Any suggestions here would be appreciated.
Im looking to install some 5050 leds on a vehicle, but not sure how to power it up..
The leds have resistors onboard, that are specified for 12v usage. Unfortunately batteries can run up to 12.7V and much greater while engine started.
Running while engine is on is not the plan, but would have to make the mistake and forget and put 14.4v though the strand
My first thought was a 'quick n dirty' LM7812 and caps, but quickly realized by datasheet that it can only provide up to 1 amp out. The strand could pull up to 5A @ 300 leds .
Any suggestions here would be appreciated.