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Fixed current LED panel control with Fibaro RGBW module?


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Hi,

First of all: I have only basic understanding about the difference between the fixed voltage (like LED strips) and fixed current (like LED panels, LED spots), so note sure, If I can even clearly describe what I'd need

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The question: with Fibaro LED RGBW module, I can control LED strip, which requires fixed 12 V. Can I use the same Fibaro module somehow to control LED panes / LED spots? Those normally come with a fixed Current output LED driver (I think that is the name) which has variable voltage e.g. from 9-12V, but provides fixed current, which is needed for those panes / spots to work properly. Would it be possible directly or maybe to put some other components in between, e.g. a module which needs 12V fixed input and would provide fixed current as the output? Thanks!

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TomM22, if another driver is present in the circuit, the simply switching it on and off with high frequency (which takes place in RGBW controller) may result in unpredictable behavior of light and shorten lifespan.

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