Hi,
Would value opinions on a guys venture to make and sell a control board for leds, direct to the public,
Its simply a micro and a pwm PCA chip with 16 output channels via mosfets to control small 12v bulbs / leds.
Thing is that its design is for up to 2 amp per channel, hence the need for a 12v PSU capable of at least 20 amp , possibly up to 32 amps for his rated output, though doubt that would be often used.
He is making the control board but buying in the PSU and, as far as I know, just selling on a private basis, not even as an sole trader. ( in the UK)
At the moment he is considering input and output fuses, let alone pcb tracks etc to handle that current.
At that amount of current I am somewhat concerned about the consequences of any design / user handling flaw , the safety of this device, its users and for him as the person who will be called upon should the worst happen.
Do you think my concerns are justified and can offer any words of guidance I can pass on to him ... ? though don't think ' do not do it' will have any effect !
thanks
Would value opinions on a guys venture to make and sell a control board for leds, direct to the public,
Its simply a micro and a pwm PCA chip with 16 output channels via mosfets to control small 12v bulbs / leds.
Thing is that its design is for up to 2 amp per channel, hence the need for a 12v PSU capable of at least 20 amp , possibly up to 32 amps for his rated output, though doubt that would be often used.
He is making the control board but buying in the PSU and, as far as I know, just selling on a private basis, not even as an sole trader. ( in the UK)
At the moment he is considering input and output fuses, let alone pcb tracks etc to handle that current.
At that amount of current I am somewhat concerned about the consequences of any design / user handling flaw , the safety of this device, its users and for him as the person who will be called upon should the worst happen.
Do you think my concerns are justified and can offer any words of guidance I can pass on to him ... ? though don't think ' do not do it' will have any effect !
thanks