Barry M Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 So, I have been attempting to install flicker free coach lighting to my N Gauge coaches. The theory works, but the problem is the capacitor. The larger one shown is 16v 1000mf.....it's just not powerful enough to maintain any length of time to sustain flicker free.... But to increase the capacitance means the physical size of the capacitor increases and you can't fit it in the coach! Any suggestions? As for the small capacitor it's 16v 330mf......forget it!!!! Thanks for looking... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartynJPearson Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Is that milli-Farads or micro-Farads? One consideration was whether surface mount capacitors might offer you greater capacitance for the volume they take up, or alternatively the ceramic disk capacitors. You may have to use several smaller value capacitors wired in parallel - again, if they offer a greater value for the volume. Farnell or RS have an endless array of options, only downside is that they usually have a minimum order value, although I think RS may have trade counters that you may be able to use. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry M Posted October 6, 2016 Author Share Posted October 6, 2016 I should have said uF!! I have since been informed via another that it's my leds that are at fault. I chose a roll of 5050 leds from eBay which it seems makes each led 60ma!! Seems I need 0603 leds?? I always learn the hard way!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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