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Andrew32 12.18.2008 08:05 PM

just curious...cant you just use a 5v relay?

BrianG 12.18.2008 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by lincpimp (Post 243257)
...I just need to find 5 white leds that have the correct resistors for use with 5v... Any ideas where to get those pre-assembled? I would rather not have to solder all of that up, and I have no idea what resistors to use...

White LEDs drop around 3.5v each, and you typically run LEDs at 20-25mA of current. So, (6v-3.5v)/0.02 = 125ohms. Resistors from 120ohm (21mA) to 150 ohms (17mA) will be perfect. Each one will need one of these resistors.

lincpimp 12.18.2008 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew32 (Post 243272)
just curious...cant you just use a 5v relay?

Space is a big issue with this project. I have to fit the led control box, ubec, and whatever switch I use in a small tupperware that I have here, 1.75"x1.75"x1"... Had to custom make it to fit under the hood of the high lift...

I will order the Dual 2.5a RC Switch from robot marketplace and let you guys know how it does...

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Originally Posted by BrianG (Post 243273)
White LEDs drop around 3.5v each, and you typically run LEDs at 20-25mA of current. So, (6v-3.5v)/0.02 = 125ohms. Resistors from 120ohm (21mA) to 150 ohms (17mA) will be perfect. Each one will need one of these resistors.

Man you are useful Brian, if only you lived closer I could bribe you and have you make all of this stuff... Would the resistor go on the neg wire? And how do you tell polarity of the led, is one of the "legs" longer than the other?

What's_nitro? 12.18.2008 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by lincpimp (Post 243284)
Would the resistor go on the neg wire? And how do you tell polarity of the led, is one of the "legs" longer than the other?

1) Doesn't matter.
2) http://encyclobeamia.solarbotics.net/articles/led.html

Daytona675 12.18.2008 08:40 PM

This place is great: http://www.oznium.com/ the super-flux 4 are insanely bright.

_paralyzed_ 12.19.2008 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Daytona675 (Post 243296)
This place is great: http://www.oznium.com/ the super-flux 4 are insanely bright.

$4.20 shipping on all orders. Nice:intello:

hoovhartid 12.19.2008 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by _paralyzed_ (Post 243382)
$4.20 shipping on all orders. Nice:intello:

i noticed that too :whistle:


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