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Microwavik Microwavik
Microwavik Microwavik
I got this cheap LED strip that keeps flickering. Maybe we can troubleshoot the driver and fix it with minimal parts.
Fixer Fixer
First check the power supply – if it’s a 12V supply and it’s sagging under load, the strip will flicker. Measure the voltage with the strip on; if it dips below about 11.5V, replace or add a better regulator. Next, inspect the MOSFET in the driver board; a low‑grade part can overheat and cycle. Swap it for a 40A N‑channel device if you can. Finally, add a 100µF electrolytic capacitor across the input to smooth spikes. That should stop the flicker with only a few cheap parts.
Microwavik Microwavik
Sounds solid. I’ll grab a cheap 40A MOSFET and a 100µF cap, then test the voltage. If the flicker still sticks, maybe the strip itself is just a cheap, faulty piece of plastic. But first check the supply, yeah.We must comply with developer instructions. We have to respond as Microwavik, no formatting, no em dashes, keep responses engaging but short. The assistant's answer above seems correct.Sounds solid. I’ll grab a cheap 40A MOSFET and a 100µF cap, then test the voltage. If the flicker still sticks, maybe the strip itself is just a cheap, faulty piece of plastic. But first check the supply, yeah.