LED Tutorial: Light a 10W LED from 12V - Simple & Cheap

A cheap and simple way to connect a 10W LED to a 12 volt supply. A current regulated LED driver keeps the LED at maximum brightness, while a heatsink and fan keeps it at a safe temperature. Total cost of parts, including the car cigar lighter plug and cable, is around £4. 2 Pin 50mm DC 12V VGA Card Cooler Heatsinks Cool Fan SY 5 X High Power 10W Warm White DC 9-11V LED Beads Lamp Bulb Chips 900-1000LM SMD