[Noisebridge-discuss] LED Calculations help

[Nicholas Granado]

hi phil,

that link states that the forward voltage is rated @ 3.4 volts with a 20ma
draw; however they can be powered at 3.0 volts with approx. 10ma draw.

nick



On Sun, May 20, 2012 at 10:16 PM, Phil Spitler <phil at bonfirelabs.com> wrote:

> Hi,
> For simple LED projects, I usually use an online LED calculator to get the
> values for the needed resistors.
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> I have just ordered some LEDs online but the specifications don't list the
> forward voltage, just the current draw.
>
> http://www.adafruit.com/products/679
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> How would I figure out how to power the LEDs and what resistors to use?
>
> I am thinking of using 10 LEDs and having them all powered, all the time.
>
> I would love to know how to calculate my needs.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> Cheers.
>
> Phil
>
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