Led pinspot 2

[jerryb]

Hi, we've got a Chauvet led pinspot 2 at work and it has suddenly started blinking. I'm only trying to fix it out of curiosity but I like to know how things work. Any ideas out there, J.

 

[(*steve*)]

If open it up and start by looking for bad capacitors.

 

[jerryb]

Had a look but nothing obvious.

 

[(*steve*)]

Ok, post some photos for us.

Do you know what to look for in a bad capacitor? Domed tops are one indication, however they can fall without visible damage.

 

[jerryb]

Hope this is useful,

 

[(*steve*)]

You see that capacitor with the domed top in pictures 2 and 3? Replace that capacitor on all devices. Use a low ESR capacitors.

 

[jerryb]

Do you mean the green one with the cross shape in the top?

 

[(*steve*)]

Yep

 

[jerryb]

OK, ta, ordered, take a couple of days, I'll let you know what happens, J.

 

[jerryb]

Hi, sorry for the delay, been running around like a headless chook. Did what you advised and it works a treat, many thanks, Jerryb.

 

[partyanimallighting]

Same problem I had a few weeks ago with some similar units. Same brand. different model. Same problem. You guys picked up the problem from the onset just from the pictures. Something else learned......