Since im using so many LEDs going to a switch, will i have to be worried about thermal runaway, if my voltage jumps around between 14.4 and 12v?






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guess this has never been asked before.




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I don't think anyone can answer accurately without having more information on your led setup. Just could hook it up and if you start to see failures, then look into getting a current regulator.

Your voltage fluctuation isn't what you should be worrying about. Thermal runaway is caused by an overcurrent condition, where the LED's are in a circuit formation to allow for a high current situation. If you want to prevent overcurrent, then you should use a current limiting resistor.

If you insist on overdriving your LED's, try soldering an aluminium heat sink to your negative leads to dissipate the heat faster.




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Thanks abe, i really didnt know.




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