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On Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:08:04 -0600, cavelamb
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Jim Thompson wrote:

JF
Didn't the OP want dimming?

...Jim Thompson


A "quicky" is attached ;-)

...Jim Thompson



I might try that one on my sailboat...


Caution: I didn't have time to elaborate on protection schemes. If
an alternator source is involved, add a series diode (to keep negative
transients from creaming the LM317), plus a series R and a zener or
TVS to ground to catch the positive ones.

(Dropping resistors were calculated based on white LED's (3.4V nominal
forward). Adjust accordingly for other colors.)

...Jim Thompson
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