Originally Posted by
iwico
Hi
Please remember LED same time is a diode. You do not need DC first. Just place LEDs at the place normal diodes are (of course make sure join a resistor). the LEds will be lit.
See my dynamo on
www.freelights.co.uk
There both diodes but rectifier diodes are made for blocking reverse current, LED's are not! There just made to produce light. Cree and Luxeon LED's will not handle any reverse current and will quickly burn out when subjected to AC current. The LED's in your blinkie will handle low current produced in your system but not the 500mA produced by a bicycle dynamo.