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    Investigative development of an accessible LED matrix display : a thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering in Mechatronics, 2014, Massey University, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa, University of New Zealand
    (Massey University, 2014) De Jong, Scott
    Display technology stands central to today’s society, with many routine tasks involving at least one type of display. As LCDs replaced CRT monitors, LED-based displays are on course to replace LCDs as the main display technology. LED technology offers advantages across the board: Aside from their inherently greater efficiency, LED technology also brings gains in lifetime, colour gamut, and relatively environmentally friendly manufacturing processes. While the technology still requires some development before it is to replace LCDs, widespread adoption in applications such as live displays and performances has already begun. This dissertation aims to investigate the foundations the development of LED displays through the development of a prototype implementation. A strong focus is placed on flexibility and accessibility of the design. The prototype system utilises a simple PC software based video controller, which processes and distributes raw image data to a network of microcontrollers via a USB connection. Each microcontroller module contains circuitry to drive a 16x16 array of SMD RGB LEDs, and is addressable over the integrated I²C bus. This thesis describes the work completed towards the development of this prototype and steps taken to maintain alignment with outlined objectives. Development is broken down into the PC software development, electronics development, and embedded software development of the prototype.
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    MR16 LED retrofit lamps : quality, consistency and reliability : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering in Environmental Technology & Sustainable Energy at Massey University, Albany, New Zealand
    (Massey University, 2014) Mander, Susan M.
    Light-emitting diode (LED) MR16 lamps have recently become part of the residential lighting market, bringing with them a new lighting paradigm. Consumers previously accustomed to halogen MR16 technology must now select suitable LED replacements based on their photometric information. In the wake of stories of exaggerated lumen outputs and inaccurate marketing literature, this research takes a snapshot of MR16 LED residential lighting in New Zealand to evaluate its status. Forty-eight readily available products (six repetitions of eight types) were tested in Massey University's integrating sphere. Initial investigations focused on baseline photometric values to determine whether claims of halogen equivalency were justified and if manufacturers’ photometric information was valid. Lamp quality was checked using ENERGY STAR as a basis, and variation across each six-lamp sample was checked to determine whether consistency could be assured to the consumer. The effect of heat on LEDs was investigated through a 6,000 hour test. This saw groups of lamps running continuously in both downlights and free air in a simulated residential installation in Auckland, New Zealand. As well as analysing whether such mounting arrangements caused different levels of non-recoverable deterioration over time, the study also considered the general behaviour of all lamps over the test period. The study had mixed results, and revealed that care must be taken when purchasing MR16 LED lamps in New Zealand due to these varied levels of quality. Significantly, one lamp type was found to mechanically deteriorate over time such that it proved a fire risk. This was exacerbated by high temperature and the lamps mounted in downlights deteriorated 2,000 hours before their free air equivalents showed signs of similar behaviour. With 25% of the lamps sampled in the study shown to be seriously flawed, it is clear that appropriate regulation is required in order to ensure that MR16 LED lamps sold in New Zealand are fit for purpose. The study concludes by suggesting further areas for research which were limited by time constraints. All of these proposed investigations would enrich the existing findings.