It sounds a bit simple for a degree course, perhaps you should choose something more complicated.
I recommend using a high powered RGB LED. That way you don't need to worry about filters. A switched mode power supply is also a good idea, especially if you want to power many of them.
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Actually, it is my End of year project for my BEng course.
its complicated in a way that I have four separate sections to design:
The light source circuitry, the stepper motor for filters circuitry, the temperature monitor and control circuitry, the Power supply unit
all of these have to be interfaced onto a microprocessor which has to be programmed to the standards of the POF illuminators of today. it fair enough to last for 8months, isnt it? october 2008 to april 2009?
now that you showed me there are independent LED which perform the job of the filter, it has in a way lightened the burden, ut well i have to have confirmation from my project supervisor!
but THANK YOU VERY MUCH forthat link.
I will keep you posted and as always..try and find solutions over here.
right now, i need to know which is the light source and i would go for the LED mentioned above
next step is to design circuitry for that and create a source from which the light goes in a straight direction into the POF, by using a lens or rod.
any other ideas on any of the parts woudl be really great.
thank you very much