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2025-10-03 5:26 pm
I am building the WLED Dronebot audio reactive project but cannot find the right power supply. Just for the Christmas tree and family fun! I need a AC(220V)/DC(5V) 5A power supply for it to feed around 100LED's. Given values calculated by the WLED calculator! Can anyone help me finding or build the PSU. I will create a small housing for the project so the PSU must not be too big! Thanks a lot in advance for your advice.
This topic was modified 6 months ago by Silvester
Jos Verberkmoes
Distrian Benelux
Vuursteen 19
5521 WB Eersel
Netherlands
E-mail jos.verberkmoes@distrian.com
Mobiel 06-5357-3329
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2025-10-03 6:03 pm
@silvester There are several "5-volt LED Power Supplies" available on Amazon, such as this one, which is an external supply. Otherwise, if you want one that mounts into a housing, you can look for the open-frame style. Just make sure to give it some ventilation.
Another great option is USBC-PD if you really want to keep things small.
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Bill
"Never trust a computer you can’t throw out a window." — Steve Wozniak
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2025-10-03 6:34 pm
@dronebot-workshop Dear Bill, thanks a lot for your quick reply and advice. I really appreciate it. I will dive into it and will buy the one that suites best.
Kind regards,
Jos Verberkmoes *Alias Silvester, one of my Christian names, born last day of the year".
Jos Verberkmoes
Distrian Benelux
Vuursteen 19
5521 WB Eersel
Netherlands
E-mail jos.verberkmoes@distrian.com
Mobiel 06-5357-3329
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2025-10-03 7:03 pm
@dronebot-workshop I looked at the specifications of USB-C PD. I noticed that it will deliver 3A at 5V/9V/12V/15V and 5A at 20V. I need 5V with at least 5A to power my 100 LED's. Does such a USB-C PD exist?
Jos Verberkmoes
Distrian Benelux
Vuursteen 19
5521 WB Eersel
Netherlands
E-mail jos.verberkmoes@distrian.com
Mobiel 06-5357-3329
2025-10-03 7:38 pm
@silvester, 5 volts at 5 amps is 25 watts, and many USB-C PD supplies can supply that. The one I use with my camera is 65 watts and is also very tiny.
I saw this one on Amazon, but there are many more.
I did a video about using USBC-PD supplies, not sure if you have seen it:
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Bill
"Never trust a computer you can’t throw out a window." — Steve Wozniak
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2025-10-03 7:50 pm
@dronebot-workshop Hallo Bill, thanks again. I did not see your video, sorry, but I definitly will look at it now and I am sure I will learn a lot of it. I started ChatGPT questioning but got somewhat confused so that's why I came to you.
Kind regards, Jos Verberkmoes
Jos Verberkmoes
Distrian Benelux
Vuursteen 19
5521 WB Eersel
Netherlands
E-mail jos.verberkmoes@distrian.com
Mobiel 06-5357-3329
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2025-10-03 8:46 pm
@dronebot-workshop Hallo Bill, I watched your video about USB-C PD. That is great information to me. I did not know it existed. I'm going to copy all your examples to learn from them. I do want to finish my WLED Dronebot project before Christmas, so hopefully I'll have my power supply ready in time.
In the meantime, I hope your robot project is making progress in easing your mother's care needs. Hopefully, she can continue to recover.
Kind regards, Jos Verberkmoes
Jos Verberkmoes
Distrian Benelux
Vuursteen 19
5521 WB Eersel
Netherlands
E-mail jos.verberkmoes@distrian.com
Mobiel 06-5357-3329
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2025-10-21 5:26 pm
Dear Bill, just to let you know, I have my WLED audio-reactive project working. In time for Christmas. Thanks for your great video about it!
Jos Verberkmoes
Distrian Benelux
Vuursteen 19
5521 WB Eersel
Netherlands
E-mail jos.verberkmoes@distrian.com
Mobiel 06-5357-3329
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