You can go AC or DC but I'm telling you straight up, just use a DC supply @ at least 2 amps and run Comet LEDs and don't worry about the "whys and what ifs"...
-->as corrected below, 2AMPS is not enough.
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Quoted from wisefwumyogwave:I'm drawing more than 2 amps at 6.3v with a playfield full of comets just on gi with ET, 2 amps won't cut it imo.
OP-just buy the Hammond transformer I did from digikey and close the thread. Then you can use incandescents in places too. Why limit yourself?
That seems crazy high. Are you using single or double smd? If you want a classic look, single smd is the way to go.
Op should ask for advice, get it, then just do whatever the heck they want and not listen to anyone, it’s the Pinside way.
Also, I think you are misunderstanding “close the thread”. That’s not helping anyone who has a similar problem or question. In other words, let’s no do that…
Quoted from wisefwumyogwave:Figure of speech there bud. Single smd, drawing 3.2 amps(just gi), thru leads, not a clamp on, Like I said people underestimate what the LEDs draw. So telling op to get a potential 2amp power supply is bad advice.
While I admit that was bad advice, can you put what model transformer you purchased here in the thread? I mean Digikey has a lot of transformers... was it this model: 167R6 @ $46? I would like others trying to solve the same problems be able to easily find what they need as well before we "close the thread".
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