I'm on the hunt for a commercial electronic board that combines a microcontroller with MOSFETs capable of handling 12V or 24V for 1A LED strips. It's surprising that I can't find one! I know there are modules to attach to something like an Arduino, but I'm really looking for an all-in-one solution to avoid dealing with a mess of cables. Does anyone know of a product like this?
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The reason you might not find exactly what you're looking for is that while the PCBs to make these are cheap, there are countless combinations of microcontrollers and transistors people may prefer. Then you also have factors like layer counts and terminations that complicate things. Sure, you can whip one up easily if you're into DIY, but it could take some time!
But it seems like driving multiple LED strips should be a common need, right? There are tons of neon LED signs out there! If I can’t find a suitable board, I might end up designing my own, but that might end up costing me more than just buying something ready-made.