jrz126
Active Member
I finally got my strobe light working properly. I was wondering, what determines the amount of light output of a strobe? The energy or the power?
I think it's the power, here's my reasoning:
I found a great site that explained some of the calculations.
To find the energy it's 0.5*C*V^2, which I calculated to be about 1.36 something Joules.
Then to find the power disipation, it's flash rate * Energy.
Now when I first built it I had my flash rate set at about 1 Hz, and it wasnt very bright at all. (power disipated is 1.36 W)
I then changed it to about 15 Hz and it was really bright. (power ~= 20W)
My strobe is rated for 24Watts.
Now if this is correct, could I lower my capacitance so that I can safely increase my flash rate?
Hope this makes sense, I've got some homework due in about 20 minutes and I wanted to get this post in.
I think it's the power, here's my reasoning:
I found a great site that explained some of the calculations.
To find the energy it's 0.5*C*V^2, which I calculated to be about 1.36 something Joules.
Then to find the power disipation, it's flash rate * Energy.
Now when I first built it I had my flash rate set at about 1 Hz, and it wasnt very bright at all. (power disipated is 1.36 W)
I then changed it to about 15 Hz and it was really bright. (power ~= 20W)
My strobe is rated for 24Watts.
Now if this is correct, could I lower my capacitance so that I can safely increase my flash rate?
Hope this makes sense, I've got some homework due in about 20 minutes and I wanted to get this post in.