[Noisebridge-discuss] LED scarf *with* batteries [LED scarf with*out* batteries [driving multiple LEDs with minimal batteries]]
T
t at of.net
Mon Jan 17 21:19:55 UTC 2011
On Mon, Jan 17, 2011 at 12:41, Taylor Alexander <tlalexander at gmail.com> wrote:
> It really sounded like the OP wanted to "build", not "learn", so
> something pre-made is probably best.
Uh, sure, but that doesn't keep me from having ideas that go beyond
original intent (and of course I change the subject line to make that
clear...)
> I mentioned before, you can get extremely cheap booster circuits
> designed for DIY-flashlight people, for ~$2 from dealextreme.
>
> Here is one: http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.25505
> Specs are a little unclear, but comments say
> 3.2v 650ma output, and that it works with a single battery input.
= 2.08 watts. Cool.
OK, cool, I guess you could drive a bunch of little LEDs from that.
In parallel.
Are there any complications from driving a bunch of little LEDs in parallel?
Off the top of my head...
- more wiring
- a current-limiter or resistor per LED
With a 12-19V you can run a chain of LEDs like xmas lights. And only
have to limit current once per chain.
Tony
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