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1. sberen+d[view] [source] 2026-02-01 20:02:10
>>sberen+(OP)
Author here, happy to answer any questions about the journey!
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2. fxtent+Ru[view] [source] 2026-02-02 00:11:06
>>sberen+d
Do you have any recommendations for FCC/CE testing providers?
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3. rxt_ia+NZ8[view] [source] 2026-02-04 09:14:48
>>fxtent+Ru
I'm really curious how they handled certification of a design that was changing apaprently up to the minute it was delivered...
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4. XRG+ya9[view] [source] 2026-02-04 10:40:08
>>rxt_ia+NZ8
My first guess was that they used an external brick for the power supply with a relatively low output voltage--that would eliminate a lot of the CE test load. However, a cursory glance at the product photos suggests the power supply sits within the base of the lamp. Maybe the product developer can shed some more light on this. ;-)
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5. rxt_ia+Mi9[view] [source] 2026-02-04 11:42:11
>>XRG+ya9
That would certainly make certification easier, but as I suspect you understand, wouldnt achieve it alone.

Even if every component was CE qualified, the combination would have to pass its own testing, plus there are a lot more to the standards than just not electrocuting you immediately upon contact.

I can't see any of the energy efficiency labelling that would be required in the UK or EU for example...

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