Simple USB LED panel for adding light anywhere

Описание: This is quite a handy little panel. It would be perfect for adding a splash of light in the back of equipment where a spare USB connection was available, or with a spare charger as a power source.

Even the biggest panel has a fairly low power rating of 2.5W. But that still provides a useful level of light. The LEDs are also being used well within the current rating, and the resistors are not being stressed either.

The style of the PCB also means it could be retrofitted into an outdoor floodlight casing for off-grid applications where a low level floodlight is needed.

If you choose to solder wires directly to the panel, it will need preheated first to make soldering easier, as it is an aluminium core PCB.

I got this from AliExpress for about $1. It was part of their "choice" range that gives free shipping when the goods total is above $10.

Here's the listing I got it from, but note that you can usually find other sellers if this one hikes the price up.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10050...
Note that when they say "8 pcs" they mean the number of LEDs and not the number of complete PCBs you will receive.


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