Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
I think the most unique thing about this bulb/lamp is the use of fifty volt 2835 LEDs.
When I saw these being sold by a UK supplier called CPC I bought a blue one, as the other colours will have phosphor hiding what's inside the LEDs.
I was expecting a retro capacitive dropper or maybe even just a resistor, but it is actually using a linear regulator.
For those of you in the UK, here's a non-affiliate link to CPCs range of colours in this style. CPC is part of the Element 14 group, so these may be available in a suitable form in other countries.
cpc.farnell.com/w/c/electrical-lighting/light-bulbs-tubes/led-bulbs/gu10-led-bulbs?brand=pro-lite&ta_power_rating=1.8W
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I think the most unique thing about this bulb/lamp is the use of fifty volt 2835 LEDs.
When I saw these being sold by a UK supplier called CPC I bought a blue one, as the other colours will have phosphor hiding what's inside the LEDs.
I was expecting a retro capacitive dropper or maybe even just a resistor, but it is actually using a linear regulator.
For those of you in the UK, here's a non-affiliate link to CPCs range of colours in this style. CPC is part of the Element 14 group, so these may be available in a suitable form in other countries.
cpc.farnell.com/w/c/electrical-lighting/light-bulbs-tubes/led-bulbs/gu10-led-bulbs?brand=pro-lite&ta_power_rating=1.8W
If you enjoy my videos and would like to support me with a dollar or two for coffee, cookies and gadgets to take apart, you can do so by supporting me on Patreon. I release videos without adverts for critique and feedback on Patreon as soon as they have been made. I also release Patreon-only backstage videos when I'm working on shows.
patreon.com/bigclive
Alternatively, for a single coffee contribution you can use PayPal:-
paypal.com/paypalme/bigclive
#ElectronicsCreators
