Hello I'm looking for a simple circuit that I can build to control AC lighting with a DC source. I'm hoping to be able to dim 120 volt lights with a variable 0-12 volts. Basically what I have is a LED controller that can switch/dim LED lights by varying the voltage from 0-12 (DC)volts. I'm hoping to use this device to control a 120volt light. and be able to dim the light using this controller. I've been looking at circuits that use triacs/diacs and photo resistors, opto-isolators, etc. I've not really found a circuit that is really doing what I want to do. Though perhaps someone out there might have a point in the right direction for me. Maybe there is a device that already exists?
I'm thinking it would perhaps be possible to use a standard dimmer and replace the potentiometer with a photo-resistor perhaps?
Anyway, not my area of expertise so I thought I would ask those who may know how to point me in the right direction.
Thanks much
I'm thinking it would perhaps be possible to use a standard dimmer and replace the potentiometer with a photo-resistor perhaps?
Anyway, not my area of expertise so I thought I would ask those who may know how to point me in the right direction.
Thanks much