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Old 07-22-08, 12:25 AM
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A dynamo puts out 500mA constant current. The voltage goes up when you put more LEDs in. Kinda magic.
Word is it tops out around 12W which is an awful lot of light (over 1000lm).
See www.pilom.com for circuits and speed/power curves.
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