Run 2 LEDs From 1.6V Battery! Powerful Feedback Joule Thief | No IC, No Heat
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Description:
In this video I built a Super Powerful Feedback Joule Thief Circuit that can run 2 LEDs in series from just a 1.6V dead AA battery.
This is NOT a normal Joule Thief. I upgraded it with a power transistor so it stays cool and gives more brightness.
What makes this circuit special:
1. No Heat: Used TIP41C Power Transistor. It can handle high current and won’t overheat even after hours
2. No Flicker: 100uF Capacitor + 1N5819 Schottky Diode gives smooth DC output. Perfect for videos and camera lights
3. More Power: BC337 Driver Transistor + TIP41C Power Transistor for higher output
4. Safety: 1Ω R-sense resistor to limit current spikes and protect the battery and transistor
5. Feedback Design: Self-oscillating push-pull circuit. No IC, No microcontroller needed
Components List:
Battery: 1.6V AA Cell
Transformer: 1:1 Ferrite Core
Transistor 1: BC337 NPN Driver
Transistor 2: TIP41C NPN Power Transistor
Diode: 1N5819 Schottky Diode
Capacitor: 100uF 16V Electrolytic
Resistors: 330Ω and 1Ω R-sense
2x White LEDs in Series
How it Works:
This is a 2-transistor push-pull blocking oscillator with feedback. The 1:1 transformer provides magnetic feedback to automatically switch the transistors on and off at high frequency. The output is rectified and filtered to boost 1.6V up to 6V+ for 2 LEDs.
Measured Current Draw: 0.26A from 1.6V battery
This circuit is perfect for emergency lights, camping lights, and squeezing the last power out of dead batteries.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:25 Circuit Diagram Explanation
1:10 How Feedback Works
2:00 Testing with 1.6V Battery
2:45 Running 2 LEDs in Series
3:20 Final Thoughts
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