On Thu, Apr 2, 2020 at 9:24 PM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > BTW David, for sort of a standard small amber LED, what is the appropriate > resistor? > 470R ought to be safe. All the panel LEDs use 470R. Beyond that, increase resistance to make it dimmer.
> Even better...I'm sure there are multiple sources for the proper sized > LED, the proper color, the proper voltage, and includes the proper resistor > to make it all work. > I know 5V ones exist because I've bought some. Not widely available though. Ah! This outfit has 3mm diffused yellow 12V ones at $1.40 for five. Comes to $5.35 with shipping. http://www.led-switch.com/12%20volt%20LED.htm REmember though you may need additional resistance to tone it down. Yrs, d |
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