Joule Thief

[petersone]

Hi Allcanadian
As you said
I would ask people to consider is the fact that many of the laws of nature we are taught were written with quill pens under oil lamps over 100 years ago. Most of these laws are valid ---- while others are not,as some are based on repitition or making the same mistakes over and over. In any case keep up the good work.
Regards
AC
I like to think of them as rules,and it is the exception that proves the rule.
peter

[electricme]

@petersone,
I agree with your interesting remarks below.

Hi Allcanadian
As you said
I would ask people to consider is the fact that many of the laws of nature we are taught were written with quill pens under oil lamps over 100 years ago. Most of these laws are valid ---- while others are not,as some are based on repetition or making the same mistakes over and over. In any case keep up the good work.
Regards
AC
I like to think of them as rules,and it is the exception that proves the rule.
peter

I might add to this, at times we see hostility by those who deny to accept if a "known" law is discovered to be not quite true, and the person suggesting this is held to ridicule, even if if it is only theory.
I can say I have a relative who is very good at mockery, when I have passed certain thoughts by him in the past.

jim

[petersone]

Hi Jim
There are a lot of them about,and not only relatives,I like to stay well clear of them!!
peter

[resonanceman]

One wire lights 2 LEDs

Xee   

That  is  cool   

I am going to  play with   this  idea  a little  .


Have  you  tried to see how many  LEDs  you can light ?

I am guessing  that  you are  using the natural   capacitance     of the LEDs to   power them

If I am right  adding   more capacitance   will  allow you to  drive more LEDs



gary   

[Paul-R]

One wire lights 2 LEDs

What an elegant little circuit. You folks are really very clever.
Paul.