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2-Terminal Dimmer
controls LEDs, lamps and heaters
In the past, rheostats (today also called potentiometers) were connected in series with a load to control the current owing through the load. Although simple, this technique has some disadvantages.
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Gerber file
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Extra info / Update
* Two flavors: AC or DC
* Does not require extra wire
* Does not require Arduino
* Does not require extra wire
* Does not require Arduino
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