Comments by "Geoffrey Lyons" (@granatmof) on "Technology Connections" channel.

  1. The strobbing is my biggest hurdle. I do wish someone would a rectifier with RC circuit to reduce the flicker.
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  2. Hmm, I started adding a bit of bleach or vinegar to the tub before running the dishwasher. I found it to reduce drying marks like jet dri.
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  3. See I'm simple, I like just a slightly warm white light strand. RGB just isn't something I care about. What I do care about is flickering. Tungsten filament has to get hot, it doesn't care if it's a or DC current passing, just that the filament gets hot. An led though, only let's current through in one direction, and straight line ac means there's a 60 hz flicker, which I can see and it gives me a headache if I'm too close. A simple rectifier works to create a 120 hz flicker, which still annoys me. What I want is a commercial rectifier RC circuit to minimize the flicker, like what a household LED may or not do. This matters more if you use a dimmer. Modern dimmers for LEDs work by simply lowering the power frequency, which if you are paying attention results in more noticeable flicker. Household dimmable bulbs often have some circuitry to reduce flicker to mixed effects. (Phillips hue are great, but the dimming is done internally to the bulb itself through computer controllers, store brand bulbs, not so great). Now for Christmas bulbs honestly they're up for a month, and I cna try not to look outside. For LED strip lights though, it's a bane in my existence. Honestly the standard strip lights are terrible in many ways.
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