Lynx Joule Inverter

[Magluvin]

Magluvin,

I did post the circuit drawing of a OSRAM 3W LED lamp, but I can re-post it here.
I do not think that the 110VAC types differ much from the 230VAC ones.
I have also attached the data sheet for the LED driver IC used in LED lamps.

GL.

Thanks G

Very cool, thank you. 

Mags

[Magluvin]

Thanks G

Very cool, thank you. 

Mags

lol, must have hit quote instead of modify to do an edit. Oh well.

Mags

[NickZ]

  Lynxsteam:
   I connected a ferrite bead (rod) transformer that I made using 4 ferrite beads in line to form a rod. And connected it to the LS joule ringer 3.0 version circuit to light a 24 watt Cfl to what looks like close to full brightness, using about 19 volts. It lasted about 3 minutes and popped something inside which killed the internal circuit. So, these homemade inverters need to be made to specs, or they just damage the internal circuits of both the Led bulbs, as well as the Cfls, if their output is too high. This has also happened with the AC 110v led bulbs. 
The gutted Cfls are not as easy to damage, as there is no circuit to burn, but they can start to carbonize the bulbs in time, if there is to much HV.
  I still have not been able to light the higher wattage Cfl bulbs that I have, like the 65 watt ones, to anywhere close to full brightness using these home made inverters.

  I think that using either 12 volt Cfls, or the 12v Led bulbs is really the best way to go when running off of solar. The 12v Cfls are $7 to $10 or so, compared to about the same price for the 12v Led bulbs (on ebay). But, the Cfls outputs twice as much light, so their actual cost per lumen/watt is 1/2 compared to Led bulbs. 
So, the (free gutted) Cfls are still much easier to afford for now, if you can get them to light up brightly. I wish that I could... I'm getting there.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXrpH_NLWiw&feature=youtu.be
  also:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chEwqvtJUOA&NR=1&feature=endscreen
   NickZ
   

[evolvingape]

When I was a kid, I took all my electric/electronic toys and stuff apart, to see what was in there.  If this circuit in the led bulbs is responsible for 'possibly' getting more light out for less, then I want to see the circuit in that bulb Lynx has.

I read an article that stated that the government implemented new rules for making ac induction motors so they cant be converted to rotoverters? I think it was.

So who knows here. Get it.   So many new circuits today, who knows what they can do, with mods or out of their recommended limits of operation.

And maybe in the end, the light really isnt as bright as full ac power. Maybe its just a flashing illusion. The brain is funny that way.

But I still want to see.    The kid in me. 

So Ill be ripping one apart this weekend. 

Mags

I was the same as a kid, took everything apart to see how it worked. Most of the time it was bust after and ruined, my parents still talk about it now. Some kids are like that I spose  Maybe you don't need light as bright as it can go, I never have my lights on full, dim them to a lower setting and it's perfect for me. I did not just put the links up for you, but for the people without your depth of knowledge and understanding. It is very easy to forget that people have different levels of understanding, so we should help them with a few nuggets of info so they can then dig themselves if they want to. It's not an insult to your abilities, please don't see it that way.

Maybe a good option to avoid converting solar to battery to inverter to AC where there are a lot of losses.  If you can just run lighting straight from solar that's very efficient. 

Agreed. Solar storage during the day, low energy lighting at night. Very efficient and reliable and makes up for low solar to electricity efficiency 15% ish of the panels

[Magluvin]

  Lynxsteam:
   I connected a ferrite bead (rod) transformer that I made using 4 ferrite beads in line to form a rod. And connected it to the LS joule ringer 3.0 version circuit to light a 24 watt Cfl to what looks like close to full brightness, using about 19 volts. It lasted about 3 minutes and popped something inside which killed the internal circuit. So, these homemade inverters need to be made to specs, or they just damage the internal circuits of both the Led bulbs, as well as the Cfls, if their output is too high. This has also happened with the AC 110v led bulbs. 
The gutted Cfls are not as easy to damage, as there is no circuit to burn, but they can start to carbonize the bulbs in time, if there is to much HV.
  I still have not been able to light the higher wattage Cfl bulbs that I have, like the 65 watt ones, to anywhere close to full brightness using these home made inverters.

   NickZ

Typically, 400v caps are used after the bridge rectifier from input. As also shown in G's circuit above.  I have seen 200 and 300v, but 400 is more typical.

If the cap is 400v, the rectifier is most likely the same or more. 

Crack that sucker open and see what blew.     If the cap shorted, then there is possibility that the circuit after that is ok. Some caps may actually handle higher voltages than specified and some of this could get into the operating circuitry and maybe cause damage.

But maybe the cap is shot and your back in business with a replacement. 

Mags