I'm a factory engineer tired of "junk" LEDs. We built a high-quality RGBIC bulb with real aluminum heatsinks and zero flicker. But does anyone actually want "flowing colors" in a bulb?
I’ll keep this real.
I work at a lighting factory in Shenzhen. I’ve been lurking here for months, and I see the same complaints everywhere: flickering drivers, cheap plastic that yellows, and "RGB" bulbs that are just dim and washed out.
So we decided to fix it. We took the RGBIC (flowing color) tech usually found in high-end TV backlights, and shoved it into a standard screw-in bulb. No flicker, real aluminum heatsinks, actual brightness.
But I need your brutal honesty on the features. Is this actually useful?
What we built:
RGBIC Flowing Mode: Colors move dynamically (like Govee TV strips).
Dual-Color Gradient: Mix two colors for a static look.
4 Vivid Colors: Red, Green, Blue, Cyan (for gaming/parties).
3 Daily Modes: Warm, Soft, and Cool White.
My questions for you guys:
Use Case: Since this is more for vibes than bright task lighting, where would you actually put this? Behind a TV, in a dark corner, or somewhere else?
The "Flow" Effect: Do you actually want colors to "flow" in a bulb, or is solid RGB enough?
Control: App, Remote, or just toggling the wall switch?
Here’s a raw video I shot in our engineering lab so you can see the effect in action:
https://reddit.com/link/1tckli0/video/u81gxip3i01h1/player
Not here to spam. Just want to build something cool that doesn't suck. Roast away if you have to.
Thanks.