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[-] iSeth@lemmy.ml 5 points 6 days ago

Just rectify the AC, if the voltage isn't too much.

You don't need a buffer unless the power fluctuates.

Not a licensed electrician

[-] hereiamagain@sh.itjust.works 6 points 5 days ago

Rectifying the AC, even with a full bridge rectifier, will still drop to zero every time the AC voltage crosses the zero line. So usually a capacitor is added to buffer this output. Its capacity depends on the size of the load.

[-] iSeth@lemmy.ml 1 points 5 days ago

Good point. Pulsed isn't for everything

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