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I posted while I was sleepy.. It isn't really what or number of LEDs I'm looking for guidance on but drivers to run them. I'm not familiar with mounting smd components so and through hole drivers would be easier to prototype with. Or guidance on where or how to narrow down the choices when I look at the chips online. There is just so dang many of them. I do know I want to run them from at least 12 vdc even the party lights because I want them portable. The only thing on the leds that get me confused is the mcd vs lumens but I'm sure I saw a page somewhere online explaining that. Rich

Hi, I've done a little searching and will continue to search more but here is what I posted on TI's website E2E. I have three LED projects in mind (at least 3). Project one. Drive multiple led arrays in alternating flashing and possibly solid burn patterns (3-4 hi powered 1 watt led per array ) Solid colors (basic end result amber warning strobes for plowing vehicle) Possibly higher wattage or more led for a flood light head. Would like dimming possible Project two similar concept but high powered rgb led's going to be used for party lights Project three similar to this product http:

Hi, I'm living in Windham, Maine. I've recently have picked up multiple Microcontroller development packages. I've some 430 launchpad items, a multiple pic board, an ardunio and a STM board. I'm probably going to work with them all of course but I believe I am leaning towards the TI boards due to cost effectiveness. My current interest is Hi power led strobes but I'm always looking into other areas as well. But first I need to learn how to program and interface hardware to do what I need. Richard

I'm planning on doing some LED driver boards myself. What you have made there looks very nice. I'm new on here and still at the basics of learning everything. I was curious about one thing though. What program did you use to make the PCB design?