LED lighting and power supply
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Hello Anon.
Can anyone help me.
I am trying to light up a sandwich board with internal LEDs.
I need advice on how I can power such a thing.
The sandwich board is 700mm x 900mm and I need it to work without being plugged into a wall.
Any help or advice would be great.
thanks in advance.
>>1018705
how many LEDs, provide their datasheet, and in what configuration?
Apologies but I haven't really looked into that info.
I plan on buy a 15m strip from China. They are multi coloured lights with a remote control.
I will find out the make of them. Gimme a second.
http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/5M-3528-SMD-RGB-300-waterproof-flexible-LED-strip-lighting-12V-receiver-remote-/291782191426?nav=SEARCH
I was hoping something like this would do me. Il only be using 3.2m of it to cover the inside "rim" of the sandwich board.
Can this be powered without being plugged in ?
5M 3528 SMD RGB 300 waterproof flexible LED strip lighting 12V+ receiver+ remote
3.2 meters of that would draw just over 1.2A. you can find flat profile 12v batteries on eBay that are over 10,000mah, that will last about 8 hours. A car battery would last a few times that but would be susceptible to theft if not concealed.
Thank you for your response. That is great help.