Yes curiosity is getting the better of me here for 2 reasons,
1 - Did i buy a crap set of LEDS?
2 - Are the LEDS way more efficient than people are led to believe?
Do you have a multimeter capable of measuring Amps that does not have a blown fuse due to misuse :LOL:
Could you measure the current draw on your LED's just to get a rough idea of what others are pulling from the PSU dependant on the type of LED.
I have 174x WS2812IC - Hyperion recommends Max. power consumption: 11.5 A, other calculations are between the 8-9A mark
However, the most current i could draw was 2.05A when Solid Red was set to full brightness on all LED's, White was slightly lower at 2.024A, even after 10 mins it remained the same.
Results:
- 174x WS2812IC LED (LED type)
- Pure Red (Colour that gives the largest value)
- 2.05A (Total Current Draw)
Maybe the initial spike of the peak of powering the strip could be closer to the 8-9A but I just cant see it.
If anyone want to contribute id appreciate some feedback on your strip and what its actually using, really easy, simple and highly satisfying test to do, If enough people take part im quite sure @TPmodding would like to make a table out of the data collected :whistle::LOL:
Requirements:
A Good Quality PSU, Rated above Hyperion's Maximum power consumption in Amps + any other attached loads it supplies - Always better to have too much current than not enough. (If PSU is too weak you will only detect what the PSU is putting out and this test will be pointless)
A working Multimeter, Manual or Auto Ranging, any will do.
Notes:
LOOK AT THE FRONT OF YOUR METER - Near the Amp Lead connector it should indicate if the meter is fused or unfused - If unfused be weary that if you exceed the 10A mark you could possibly damage the meter or leads - If fused and you try to exceed the 10A the fuse will blow.
If your setup is pulling more than 10A you may need an suitably rated Amps clamp to complete the test or if you wish to know exactly what it is using, you may be able to use a unfused meter and quickly crank it up to max then see the value and dim it down quickly to avoid any damage but that call is yours to make.
When the multimeter leads are in the Amp position DO NOT try and measure a voltage the way you normally would to see if the meter is working - you will blow the fuse instantly.