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Dimming TRIAC bulbs with KC868-D8? - iwzr - 03-15-2024
Hi Everyone,
did some of you try dimming TRIAC bulbs with KC868-D8?
The problem with TRIAC dimming bulbs is that they do not support dimming with SSRs which is just lowering the volts. TRIAC dimmers control the flow of alternating current by adjusting the waveform. At least how I understood it.
Cheers, Iwan
RE: Dimming TRIAC bulbs with KC868-D8? - admin - 03-15-2024
KC868-D8 + SSR can control AC220v lamp.
if you want ESP32 control lamp by TRIAC directly, wait for a moment, we will release new product KinCony ADR soon.
RE: Dimming TRIAC bulbs with KC868-D8? - iwzr - 03-15-2024
I think to use ESP32 to control TRIAC is the way to go
. Especially if I can use your hardware. Do you have a rough timeline? How many lamps are you planning to control with the new hardware?
RE: Dimming TRIAC bulbs with KC868-D8? - admin - 03-15-2024
hardware design is completed. Now testing with KCS firmware. home assistant is tested , it's OK.
the TRIAC use 40A IC, but actually use 2-3A is safety, large current will be hot , need add heatsink for TRIAC.
Support Tuya app, home assistant, digital input manual control and ESP32 RS485 modbus, wifi by MQTT, HTTP, TCP command.
maybe next week will make YouTube video tour.
RE: Dimming TRIAC bulbs with KC868-D8? - iwzr - 03-16-2024
It looks great!
I need to control 21 Dimmable lights. Would it mean, I need 21 of your devices?
RE: Dimming TRIAC bulbs with KC868-D8? - admin - 03-16-2024
now the ADR for one channel, because easy install with celling fan and lamp. if you want control 21 dimmable lights, need 21pcs of ADR.
but 8 channel version also in developing, just release product not soon .