Modding LED help!

Discussion in 'Modding' started by friskies, 28 Feb 2004.

  1. friskies

    friskies What's a Dremel?

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    Can i connect 2 LED`s to the activity led instead of only one? Or will that overload something? Or will the light get very dim? Cause i want to add one to my res:)
     
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  2. SJH

    SJH Minimodder

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    If you add them in parallel they should be fine.

    Not completely sure how the brightness will be affected though.
     
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  3. Twernmilt

    Twernmilt What's a Dremel?

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    In parallel the brightness shouldn't be affected at all.
     
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  4. my58vw

    my58vw Plexi Expert

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    Wiring in parallel cuts the current in half and therefore should make the LEDs in theory half the brightness (kirchoffs 1st law)... physics student...

    This is in theory but in practice there is a current where the LEDs don't get much brighter so if your system is already higher than that current dimming should be less.

    I will try this and find out... good luck. Remember, always run a resistor... :baby:
     
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  5. friskies

    friskies What's a Dremel?

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    Ok, thanks! I managed to break one leg off the LED before i even got it in there. Damn! :waah:
     
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