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Re: Programming RGB lighting

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Originally Posted by ProgrammerMatt View Post
Solid state relays will not allow you to mix colors you would need transistors
SSR's only work on and off
What do you think a solid-state relay is made out of? (power FETs, SCR's, Triacs, etc are all types of transistor.)

The LEDs intensity is controlled by PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) which IS an ON/OFF function.

They are on the right track here.
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