Ultra Violet LEDS!

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Ultra Violet LEDS!

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I just bought some cuz I neeeded a 3color one and some em...
they should work in pedals right...
and what resistor would I use???


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ONE OF THESE WILL ILLUMINATE A BLACK LIGHT POSTER IN A DARK ROOM



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YOU DID IT BRO!
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Sloan wrote:ONE OF THESE WILL ILLUMINATE A BLACK LIGHT POSTER IN A DARK ROOM



8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)


YOU DID IT BRO!
Well they are SUPER BRIGHT LEDS!!!!!
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Max Continous forward current = 30mA, but you can get good luminescence (75%) from about 12mA which is better on Battery life

Ohm's Law:
V = IR

R = V/I

V = 9V

R = 9/12x10-3 = 9/0.012 = 750ohm

Nearest E12 resistor values are 680 ohms (brighter) and 820 ohms (a little less than 75%)
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Sick thanks....
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