Brightness control for a bulb in an incubator

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The discussion focuses on programming a microcontroller to control the brightness of a bulb in an incubator. Participants suggest using a closed-loop control system for precise voltage regulation. A simple on/off wall thermostat is mentioned as a basic solution, but the need for more specific control is emphasized. The type of microcontroller in use is crucial for providing tailored advice.

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hi member!
i would like to have your ideas on how to program my microcontroler to input a specific value to the light bulb so as the brightness to be as specific as i require,
if any fore circuit is also required,i'm here to accept and utilise ideas
 
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We used a simple on/off wall thermostat inside the incubator to control a small bulb.
 
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Are you looking to have a closed loop control system? Just trying to figure out how to actually drive the bulb with a specific voltage that is precisely controlled by microcontroller? You haven't said what type of controller you are using. More information would be very helpful.
 

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