Hi All,
I know xenon strobe beacons have used the same basic circuit for years and years and most of the time they are fine but I am working on a strobe and I would like to be able to fully control its power and efficiency.
Attached is a general method of powering an 230ACV xenon, using drop capacitors and the normal calculation of current / frequency etc. I would like to try and use some kind of dimmer circuit instead of the drop caps and use a PIC to control the power to the circuit. I havent seen that used anywhere so I am wondering if at all it would be feasible. Effectively, a dimmer circuit of a kind with a PIC feeding trigger control to the dimmer to adjust the incoming power for the required output.
Any input would be appreciated.
I know xenon strobe beacons have used the same basic circuit for years and years and most of the time they are fine but I am working on a strobe and I would like to be able to fully control its power and efficiency.
Attached is a general method of powering an 230ACV xenon, using drop capacitors and the normal calculation of current / frequency etc. I would like to try and use some kind of dimmer circuit instead of the drop caps and use a PIC to control the power to the circuit. I havent seen that used anywhere so I am wondering if at all it would be feasible. Effectively, a dimmer circuit of a kind with a PIC feeding trigger control to the dimmer to adjust the incoming power for the required output.
Any input would be appreciated.
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