I am with a community theater troupe and have been asked to replace "Christmas lights" with something using LEDs. It is desired that they be able to "flicker". I have identified 2 options which will provide continuous light but I am wondering if anyone can help me come up with a relatively simple means to get the flicker option. The sign is approximately 36"x36" with black lettering over a frosted lens.
Option 1: LED strips. I have 4 strips (1 watt/100 lumens each)from Model JUL10WM4 (www.bazz.ca). These have 4 conductors and a switch to choose one of two brightness levels.
The unit is powered by a 120ac/12dc 1 amp transformer plug. I think I can wire it up so the switch will choose either continuous or flicker mode instead of changing the brightness.
Option 2: E12 (chandallier) base bulbs (200 & 400 lumins each)(2.2 & 4.4 watts) 120vac.
I can wire up 4 sockets to cover the area and use a DPST switch to go from steady to flicker.
My electronic experience is somewhere between beginner and intermediate levels.
Anybody have any suggestions that might help me out here?
Thanks a bunch.
Option 1: LED strips. I have 4 strips (1 watt/100 lumens each)from Model JUL10WM4 (www.bazz.ca). These have 4 conductors and a switch to choose one of two brightness levels.
The unit is powered by a 120ac/12dc 1 amp transformer plug. I think I can wire it up so the switch will choose either continuous or flicker mode instead of changing the brightness.
Option 2: E12 (chandallier) base bulbs (200 & 400 lumins each)(2.2 & 4.4 watts) 120vac.
I can wire up 4 sockets to cover the area and use a DPST switch to go from steady to flicker.
My electronic experience is somewhere between beginner and intermediate levels.
Anybody have any suggestions that might help me out here?
Thanks a bunch.