Q - Can the SimFlame module be used on a dimmer?
A - No! the controller will stop operating somewhere below 100 volts, and it also requires clean power most dimmers supply unclean (dirty) power. I will be looking into providing a dimmable Simflame module, although I have no time frame on when it might be available.
Q - Can the Simflame module drive more than 3 lamps?
A - Yes, each channel on the module is capable of driving upto a maximum of 100 watts, this means you could use 1 - 100 watt lamp, 10 - 10 watt lamps, 25 - 4 watt lamps, etc, etc... per channel! you can also hook-up Christmas light strings to the module, the only rules are you must use only incandesent lamps and your total wattage per channel must not exceed 100 watts.
Q - What is the "Seed" number?
A - The Simflame modules do not run a predetermined flicker pattern, each channel starts from a "seed" number and from that number the module calculates the flicker effect as it runs and each channels math affects the other channels math, you may never see a repeat pattern especially on the 3-channel modules. But if you take 2 seperate modules and power them on at the exact same time the flicker effect from both modules may be the same, in some cases this may be undesireable - so by simply changing the starting number or "seed" number this problem can be eliminated. The seed number on all new modules is printed on the label, if you are placing an order and desire different seed numbers on some or all modules besure to state this when ordering.
Thank You! keep the questions, suggestions and comments coming!