I am a beginner in electronics, and much of my limited knowledge is based on high school electric classes (30+ years ago) and some self study online. I'm struggling with understanding potentiometers. Much of what I read is over my head despite my efforts to carefully digest what I found.
My project is simple. (I hope).
I have a series (7) of clustered LED strips. (each cluster consistes of two strips of 10 LEDs each connected in series ... 20 LEDs.) The clusters congregate at terminal block which feeding the 140 LEDs by a 12V, 2A, 24W power supply.
I would simply like to add a potentiometer to the circuit (before the terminal block?) to be able to dim all the clusters simultaneously. To avoid blowing my components up, or myself, I can't get a handle on the specifications of the potentiometer I need. There seems to be a lot to consider, and I'm not sure what are the critical specs to consider.
Would someone be able to assist me in finding an appropriate pot based on the intended use and componets?
Power supply - 12V Class 2 2A, 24W
These are the specs for the LED strips
Thank you all in advance for your patience and assistance.
My project is simple. (I hope).
I have a series (7) of clustered LED strips. (each cluster consistes of two strips of 10 LEDs each connected in series ... 20 LEDs.) The clusters congregate at terminal block which feeding the 140 LEDs by a 12V, 2A, 24W power supply.
I would simply like to add a potentiometer to the circuit (before the terminal block?) to be able to dim all the clusters simultaneously. To avoid blowing my components up, or myself, I can't get a handle on the specifications of the potentiometer I need. There seems to be a lot to consider, and I'm not sure what are the critical specs to consider.
Would someone be able to assist me in finding an appropriate pot based on the intended use and componets?
Power supply - 12V Class 2 2A, 24W
These are the specs for the LED strips
Thank you all in advance for your patience and assistance.