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@Random_356
@Random_356 3 ай бұрын
Hey Joe, just wondering how you're doing! Stumbled across your joe site & its contents, very interesting! I hope you're well.
@sprinterfix
@sprinterfix Жыл бұрын
this is a truly genius and innovative product that will save my work place thousands of dollars. can't wait to install,
@YXW-Judy
@YXW-Judy Жыл бұрын
🎉🎉🎉
@christophercloudstrider5877
@christophercloudstrider5877 Жыл бұрын
I want to buy one but can’t locate it.
@joedoll3162
@joedoll3162 Жыл бұрын
Available on Amazon.com. Search for "Blink'n'Dim Adapter". There are two listings, with or without a power supply.
@saulgarcia9301
@saulgarcia9301 Жыл бұрын
question i have lutron home work system but i want my lights to dim up to 0 would this work?
@joedoll3162
@joedoll3162 Жыл бұрын
The 0-10V Blink'n'Dim Adapter works only with lights that dim with a 0-10V (or 1-10V) signal. Minimum control voltage is 0.04 volts. A light may or may not dim to 0 (off) at 0.04 volts according to its particular design. If you use a switch that your Lutron system can turn briefly off, then on, you can use it to control dimming.
@jkbish1
@jkbish1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@ryanbrown982
@ryanbrown982 Жыл бұрын
That "BOING" sound effect is murder on the ears if you're wearing headphones.
@pillowfighter86
@pillowfighter86 2 жыл бұрын
I still don't understand what type of switch or dimmer switch to use ... my switch (at top of basement stairs) is currently a toggle on and off and I plan to install two 2x4 panels in my basement replacing old fixtures .... if I buy two adapters underneath the new panels, what kind of switch is best?
@joedoll3162
@joedoll3162 2 жыл бұрын
Your existing toggle switch should be fine, or any other on/off switch you like. You should *not* connect a dimmer switch. The Blink'n'Dim Adapter *is* a dimmer.
@vadgru
@vadgru 2 жыл бұрын
can you use this on a 1-10v dimmable led light? what would happen to light fixture when the dimmer goes down to 2% dim. cause my understanding 1-10v light means 10%-100% brightness?
@joedoll3162
@joedoll3162 2 жыл бұрын
It works fine with 1-10V fixtures. The "Low Trim" feature can set range anywhere between 0-10V and 4-10V, with 1-10V as default. Actual brightness at any particular voltage depends on the fixture. Not all fixtures are the same. If you apply 2% (0.2V) to a 1-10V fixture, it may not be any dimmer than it would be a 1V, or it may turn off completely.
@diegomorales6715
@diegomorales6715 2 жыл бұрын
Hi. Did work whit a dimmer switch? Thanks
@joedoll3162
@joedoll3162 2 жыл бұрын
This is a dimmer that is controlled by an ordinary switch. It should not be used with another dimmer.
@josharmour
@josharmour 2 жыл бұрын
So do I need a power adapter like you show in the beginning of the video or can I just use the romex wire that is already powering the fixture(s)? Can it work in a three way switch setup?
@joedoll3162
@joedoll3162 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, you need a small 12 volt power supply for the Blink'n'Dim Adapter. It should be connected to the same switched power that operates the fixture. A three way switch setup is fine. Each switch can control dimming.
@susanwalsh9696
@susanwalsh9696 2 жыл бұрын
I have undercabinet halogen LV lights that is wired to a wall switch. Can this be inserted into the wiring to dim this accent light? Before or after the low volt adapter. I can’t access the wires in the ceiling to replace the fixture.
@joedoll3162
@joedoll3162 2 жыл бұрын
If your LV adapter has Dim+/Dim- connections for 0-10 volt dimming control, a 0-10V Blink'n'Dim Adapter can supply the control signal.
@MoralConflict
@MoralConflict 3 жыл бұрын
You can use just 1 of these blink and dim for each switched location correct? Ie: 8 lights on 1 switch, 1 blink and dim,. 1 light on 1 switch, 1 blink and dim. 5 led down a hallway with a switch at each end, 1 blink and dim adapter, correct?
@joedoll3162
@joedoll3162 3 жыл бұрын
Correct, provided you can connect 0-10V control wires of all lights together. Otherwise, multiple Blink'n'Dim adapters can be synchronized.
@kg3524
@kg3524 4 жыл бұрын
Did you invent this? This is very innovative. I wish you best wishes in commercializing. I suspect that the price point (I saw it on amazon at $64) is a bit high - a part of the market may choose to do run the extra 0-10V wires. If you get this down to ~$20 that might be sustainable. The user interface is genius given the constraints you are working with, though it might take users some getting used to. Very innovative work!
@joedoll3162
@joedoll3162 4 жыл бұрын
Compared to a wireless 0-10V dimmer, a Blink'n'Dim Adapter offers better function at lower cost. Blink'n'Dim would be best integrated into light fixtures and bulbs.
@UKViking
@UKViking 4 жыл бұрын
@@joedoll3162 It is too expensive at $64 dollar agreed. To integrate into fixtures and bulbs you would need to speak to large luminaire manufacturers. If that's the price, it's almost more expensive than more advanced wireless Bluetooth Mesh adapters (Look up Casambi CBU-ASD). There are many questions though. Does it comply with EMC / does it have comformity documents? It really does need to be about 75% less expensive.
@austinatkins408
@austinatkins408 3 жыл бұрын
I agree, too expensive. I mean it’s a great idea but I have 10 lights I’m putting up, that’s $640 just for controllers.. I’ll gladly run wires to save the money. Like stated above $20 each is more reasonable.
@joedoll3162
@joedoll3162 2 жыл бұрын
@@austinatkins408 If all 10 lights are on a common switch, a single Blink'n'Dim Adapter can control all. For this to work, you must connect all dimming control terminals together. If you cannot physically run dimming control wires between all lights, multiple Blink'n'Dim Adapters can be synchronized to dim and brighten all simultaneously.
@chefbambu9382
@chefbambu9382 4 жыл бұрын
I have Zoom disease, this went way over my head. I'll get an adult supervisor.
@jr42a1
@jr42a1 4 жыл бұрын
I get it !! Thank you !!! May you become a billionaire over night !!!
@JfD_xUp
@JfD_xUp 5 жыл бұрын
Hello, great work, would you have any link to build or buy this external module ? thank you
@joedoll3162
@joedoll3162 5 жыл бұрын
The external module is a modified Responsiv Power Switch Remote LED Dimming Controller, ASIN B01MXR0HOT on Amazon.com. It dims LEDs with a non-dimmable power supply by responding to Blink'n'Dim commands from the power switch.
@JfD_xUp
@JfD_xUp 5 жыл бұрын
@@joedoll3162 Thank you very much for the reply. It's good to have a base answer, I will give it a glance and make some digging to adapt to my needs. Thank you for the info & link
@JfD_xUp
@JfD_xUp 5 жыл бұрын
Would you mind explain how you added the 2 additional components to the Tric dimmer ouput : the infrared optical insolator & resistor. Which characteristic for those components (110V I guess where I'm in 220V), and how did you connect this to the Responsive Power Switch ? If you could make a video to explain, or any electronic scheme, I would really appreciate. Thank you again for your reply Regards
@joedoll3162
@joedoll3162 5 жыл бұрын
@@JfD_xUp I'm afraid it is something you won't be able to do at home, if that's where you're going with this. The dimming controller operates by sensing brief interruptions of supplied (DC) power, and controlling LEDs by interpreting those interruptions as Blink'n'Dim commands. The opto-isolator was wired to ground the power sensing pin during the portion of the AC power cycle when voltage was present. Thus, the power sensing pin was fed a 120 Hz square wave with a duty cycle determined by the triac dimmer. Here's the "not at home" part: To interpret the modified power sensing signal, the microprocessor was reprogrammed to respond to triac duty cycle instead of Blink'n'Dim commands. I believe this technique is cheaper and better than the "dimmability" circuitry manufacturers add to their fixtures and bulbs. Maybe one day they will agree and use it. If they do, I recommend using a limited range "signaling" triac to simplify power supply design.
@JfD_xUp
@JfD_xUp 5 жыл бұрын
@@joedoll3162 Thank you very much for your reply, even if your video is 2 yrs old now :-D
@mircepetreski3239
@mircepetreski3239 6 жыл бұрын
great stuff
@JoshKaufmanstuff
@JoshKaufmanstuff 6 жыл бұрын
This system must have been designed by a retired telegraph operator. Why not just use a proper dimmer?
@joedoll3162
@joedoll3162 6 жыл бұрын
Glad you asked, Josh. "Proper" (old-fashioned triac type?) dimmers were designed for incandescent bulbs. Today, many folks want the improved efficiency of LEDs, and better light quality than fluorescents. "Proper" dimmers will not work at all with many LED fixtures. Other LED fixtures employ extra-cost circuitry to make them "dimmable". Even then, they may not dim as far as incandescents, and may flicker at low levels. This built in dimmer avoids the cost of other "dimmable" circuitry, and may well cost less to build. Many "dimmable" designs come with a dimmer compatibility chart, a list of specific dimmer models known to work with the specific fixture. Often, the specified dimmers use special, extra-cost circuitry. They also may require connection to a neutral wire, which is not present in many older switch wiring boxes. All the disadvantages of "proper" dimmers disappear if the dimmer is built into the fixture. In addition, if the fixture is controlled from multiple switch locations, dimming may be activated from any switch location. Finally, a wifi (or other wireless) switch may be used to enable smartphone, voice and/or key fob control of the dimmer.
7 жыл бұрын
hey, good video