My concern is about how to provide the 24V of power to the strips. I have this power adapter and a connector that I could plug into the breadboard:
Edit: Low Quality Picture Removed. Power source details:
"Class 2 Power Unit
MODEL: HSMG2401000U
INPUT: 100-240V ~
50/60Hz 0.8A Max
OUTPUT: 24.0V _ _ _ 1.0A, 24.0W"
I am concerned about having a 24V source just sitting on all the time, especially if I'm going to have the Arduino connect to my computer while it's off.
Obviously I am very new to this, so maybe there is a simple solution I'm not seeing. I'm just looking for a way to control these lights without burning my house down or bricking my PC. Thanks in advance for your help!
Sorry, the picture of the adapter was really blurry. The text reads:
"Class 2 Power Unit
MODEL: HSMG2401000U
INPUT: 100-240V ~
50/60Hz 0.8A Max
OUTPUT: 24.0V _ _ _ 1.0A, 24.0W"
What you want to do is possible but with what you have given I will not even take a guess. Your pictures are useless. Post a schematic showing how you plan on connecting this. Retake the pictures so they are clear and text is readable. We will help you with your design but we do not offer a free design service. There is a for hire if you want this type of service.
Not everyone is keen to click on links they don't know (I was today years old when I read this in another thread).
Can you save a schematic or photo from that site to your PC and post it here, please? I think it will help you get more people's help.
I'm not sure that 800mA is going to do 15m of LEDs. You can't go too high with amperage rating of a power supply; the devices will only draw what they need. You CAN go too high with voltage, of course.
Edit: is the power supply you posted the one that comes with the LED strips? Why not just use that if not?
That is a wiring diagram, not a schematic. Several portions are missing. Part numbers do not match, wires are not connected. How much current are the LEDs going to use?
Yes, the power supply I'm using is the one that comes with the LED strips. I'm just trying to connect it to the breadboard safely.
I hear what you're saying about unplugging it. I was hoping for a solution where my PC could turn it off and on, but maybe that's not feasible with my setup.
And to be clear, soldering is the only way to do this project safely? Putting the breadboard in a ventilated box is not safe? I understand if that's the case, but that sounds like a bigger project than I was ready to take on.
If safety is a concern and it should be, then I recommend getting rid of the solderless breadboard.
If you want to turn the power supply off when not in use, you could use a relay controlled by the Uno. However it will require working with mains voltages (220V) and safety would be extremely important.
