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+=== DISCLAIMER: ===
+=== This is not yet a finished project intended as instructions but only a means to share progress on the project. ===
+=== This might be dangerous to attempt !!! ===
+=== If you attempt to follow any of this, you do it at your own risk. ===
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 === Adapting a mains AC led bar to work with a battery of 18650s ===
 by [[people:lepi:start|lepi]](lepi at-a hackerspace.pl)
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 KiCAD files:
 [[https://github.com/lepi00/portable-led-bar/tree/main/kiCAD-portable-led-bar]]
+Revision 0.1\\
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-== Intro ==
+=== Intro ===
 The purpose of this project is to adapt a 220AC UV LED-Bar to work with 18650 cells.
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 I have just started learning electronics, and my knowledge is very basic.
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-= Specifications =
+== Specifications ==
 The LED Bar - Light4Me LED UV 8
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 === The Story ===
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-== Revision 0.1 ==
+=== Revision 0.1 ===
 A friend of mine performs POI with POI-tails that are neon-yellow. The thing is made to shine in UV light.
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    - Charging  voltage would have to be 8 * 4.2 V = 33.6 V
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-Parallel...
+== Parallel... ==
  - I have a TP4056 03962A Lithium Battery Charger with protection module
    - [[03962A description]](https://www.epal.pk/product/tp4056-lithium-battery-charger-with-protection-module/)
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  - Also wiring LEDs in parallel would if I understand correctly require to put at least 40 cm * 8 = 3.2 m of thick wire - that might be difficult.
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-In-series...
+== In-series... ==
  - A friend informed me to the fact, that I could use an external 33.6V charger which seemed to be easier.
  - And also that I could use LM317 to regulate current out of the cells to LED's
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  - to rethink if I need all LEDs in-series
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-Next Steps:
+=== Next Steps: ===
- - Research Emeryth's suggestions
+ - Research Emeryth's suggestions\\
  - Find a solution to connecting the cells
    - decide whether to solder the cells (dangerous, potentially capacity hindering)
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    - remember to discharge cells before in case of soldering
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-Notes:
+Notes:\\
- - https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/1000001962896.html
+ - https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/1000001962896.html\\
  - https://lcamtuf.coredump.cx/electronics/