JK
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JK
@jk8051.bsky.social
Data enthusiast and Bellingcat Discord volunteer moderator.
Two of the pins are intended to connect to NCTs (as temperature sensors). However, the elements are not actually present. So either it was determined during the design process that temperature sensing is not necessary or the LED board is used for multiple different products.
September 13, 2025 at 7:09 PM
In terms of the overall design philosophy, it's interesting that this board has absolutely no logic at all. Just the LEDs and a single zero-Ohm resistor. The RGB pins are just straight-up connected to the corresponding LEDs.
September 13, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Removing the second, internal diffuser reveals the colour LEDs and the other side of the 8-pin connector. Notably, the board does not use multi-coloured LEDs. Instead, there are 12 monochrome LEDs (4 R, 4 G, 4B), presumably in an effort to keep the cost as low as possible.
September 13, 2025 at 6:50 PM
The rear of the board is covered in aluminium (and thermal paste) to better conduct heat away from the LEDs.
Note the 8-pin connector at the top. This links the LED board to the rest of the lamp electronics.
September 13, 2025 at 6:36 PM
With the outer diffuser removed, we can see the board carrying the LEDs. The outer ring of LEDs is warm white. The frosted dome in the center covers the RGB LEDs.
September 13, 2025 at 6:26 PM
While Zigbee Light Link is technically an open standard, these kinds of lights are primarily sold as cheap extensions to an already existing Philips Hue setup.
Ledvance was spun out off the German lighting manufacturer Osram in the mid-2010s. These days, they are owned to 100% by Chinese investors.
September 13, 2025 at 6:19 PM
You need to create one of those fake emergency sirens around the world YouTube videos voiced by him!
September 6, 2025 at 5:45 PM
What about a GoFundMyObsessionWithBuyingSatelliteImagery?
August 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Reposted by JK
Finally, I'd like to thank Rosatom for organising peak Burevestnik activity around my two weeks off from work.

I think it is time to get a new hobby. 🫡
August 22, 2025 at 6:06 PM