I just checked my tracking number from Janeco, and my supplies wont come in until Monday so I'll have to wait until then before I start trying out my circuit on the breadboard
Thanks for all the input; I'll post back with my results, and hopefully the finished product!
Do not do that. Although a transistor does look like that to a voltmeter, that is with the other terminal disconnected. As soon as you get base-emitter current flowing, more current can flow from the collector to the emitter . That will effectively short out the supply.
If you want to cut down the number of components, buy a bridge rectifier. The are 4 diodes in the correct arrangement, often made from discrete diodes repackaged for ease of use.
If you want to cut down the number of components, buy a bridge rectifier. The are 4 diodes in the correct arrangement, often made from discrete diodes repackaged for ease of use.
well, it was super easy to construct using the bridge rectifiers, but I'll wait until Monday when the rest of my supplies come in, so that I can test it out before installing and wiring it up in the truck
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I just need to dig out the hot glue gun and dab a little inside the box on the wires to keep the wires from moving around and pulling out, and it'll be ready to mount in the truck
I think they're both about equal in complexity. Those two bridges are for both sides; one bridge per side. With your method, youre just using one relay per side.
So they're both very easy to do. If for whatever reason this bridge configuration doesn't work right, I'll get some solid state relays and try your meathod.
Well guys, I just want to thank you for all the input! The two bridge rectifiers work PERFECT on a bench test
took me a little while to get to the actual test, but, it works flawlessly
just have to get the chance to probe some wires in my truck to find what wires are what to tap into, and then run the wires to the side mirrors for the LED's