I just got a set of three 12v 20w Halogen Lamps meant to be used as kitchen counter lights fro my teacher. I really have no use for them so I decided I would put Red, Green, and Blue filters on them and try to make a RGB Setup controlled by an Arduino. The thing is I dont know how and if these are able to hook up to an Arduino Duemilanove. This seems like an easy project as it is almost like hooking up leds, but I just do not want anything to blow up or fry.
This seems like an easy project as it is almost like hooking up leds,
But without the responsiveness.
Look for a device that can handle 12 volts at a couple of amps.
A logic-level FET, maybe?
So there is no way for my Arduino to control these?
Did I say it couldn't?
Directly, no, obviously.
No more than an Arduino could control a Lumiled directly, but via a suitable driver - why not?