 LED assistance desired, Just a little project |
 Mar 9, 2007 - 1:36 AM
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I'm doing a little project for my Animal Training class and I'm having some problems with my LED set up. I've got some regular Radio Shack brand LEDs, model 276-1622. The power source is 4 AAA batteries putting out about 6.4 volts (volt meter measured). I'm only lighting one LED at a time with the 6.4 volts. I've done this twice now. The light flashes and then won't light again. Am I really blowing these things with little little voltage? I don't understand because I had some hooked up in my car running the 13-14 volts between the 2, and they worked just fine. They were a different brand though. What do I need to make this work?
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Bigmeanbulldog55 LED assistance desired Mar 9, 2007 - 1:36 AM
vsideboy I would say that yes you are blowing them mate.
U... Mar 9, 2007 - 2:07 AM Bigmeanbulldog55 I've ditched the 4 AAA, and opted for a set up... Mar 9, 2007 - 3:26 AM vsideboy Just use the calculator mate.
Each LED takes up a... Mar 9, 2007 - 3:58 AM Bigmeanbulldog55 It's just that each light needs to light up on... Mar 9, 2007 - 4:46 AM vsideboy yeah should be ok mate.
how many leds you plannin... Mar 9, 2007 - 4:51 AM
Bigmeanbulldog55 QUOTE(vsideboy @ Mar 9, 2007 - 4:51 ... Mar 9, 2007 - 7:03 AM playr158 wat you need to do
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use a 9V battery
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