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In this episode of DIY or Buy we will have a closer look at a generic AC light dimmer and find out how it functions. Afterwards I will present you a more modern, digital, DIY design of such an AC light dimmer and build it in order to find out whether DIYing such a circuit truly makes sense. Let's get started!

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Music:
2011 Lookalike by Bartlebeats
Killing Time, Kevin MacLeod
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