Schematics > Motor, light and power control > TRIAC Light Dimmer
TRIAC Light DimmerThis little circuit can be used to dim lights up to about 350 watts. It uses
a simple, standard TRIAC circuit that, in my expirience, generates very little
heat. Please note that this circuit cannot be used with fluorescent lights.
Schematic
Parts
| Part |
Total Qty. |
Description |
Substitutions |
| R1 |
1 |
50K Pot |
|
| R2 |
1 |
15K 1/2W Resistor |
|
| C1, C2 |
2 |
0.068 250V Capacitor |
|
| L1 |
1 |
Lamp To Be Controlled (up to 350 watts) |
|
| L2 |
1 |
Neon Lamp |
|
| TR1 |
1 |
40502 TRIAC |
|
| MISC |
1 |
Case, Knob, Heatsink For TR1, Wire, Socket For L1 |
|
Notes
1. This circuit is for 117VAC only. 220 or 240 V will burn up the circuit. L1
can be a maximum of 350 watts.
2. The circuit must be installed and used in a case.
Title: TRIAC Light Dimmer
Source: www.aaroncake.net
Published on: 2005-02-03
Reads: 1253
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