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Ultra Violet LEDS!
Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 5:47 am
by TheAttackman
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???
I love the LiNkZ!
Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 5:59 am
by Sloan
Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 8:27 am
by TheAttackman
Well they are SUPER BRIGHT LEDS!!!!!
Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 8:51 am
by Mike
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%)
Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 9:14 am
by TheAttackman
Sick thanks....