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1 minute ago, SS_Dave said:

Is this what you are looking for.

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You select the value of the resistor depending on how bright you what them, If the led's don't light up you have them backwards.

 

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SS Dave


Soft modding is like masturbating, It gets the job done but it's nothing like the real thing.
 

 

Thank you!!! I would like to see how they are mounted as well. That would also be very helpful.

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6 hours ago, Maverick923 said:

I would like to see how they are mounted as well. That would also be very helpful.

Like this, You remove the metal casing solder the completed PCB to the red/black with the LEDs facing away from the wiring.

 

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After you have tested it you can then refit the metal shield.

 

Cheers

SS Dave


Soft modding is like masturbating, It gets the job done but it's nothing like the real thing.
 

 

 

 

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16 hours ago, SS_Dave said:

Like this, You remove the metal casing solder the completed PCB to the red/black with the LEDs facing away from the wiring.

 

PXL-20210923-094425191.jpg

After you have tested it you can then refit the metal shield.

 

Cheers

SS Dave


Soft modding is like masturbating, It gets the job done but it's nothing like the real thing.
 

 

 

 

THANK YOU!!! I could not find this info anywhere. Someone sent them to me and was like oh cool, I wish I knew exactly how to use them.

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23 minutes ago, Maverick923 said:

Looks like I got some bad info about the LEDs and resistors that are just way too small. Which size should I use?

What type of problem are you having with the LEDs?

Which LED and resistor value did you use (part number of the LED)?

Online LED Calculator - Current Limiting Resistor Calculator for LED(s)

What are the specs of the LEDs you installed?  

Need to know their forward voltage drop (Vf) and maximum current rating.

Generally, an LEDs Vf value is 2 Vdc and the maximum current rating is 20mA; however, not all LEDs have the same exact specifications.

Vs = Vf + I(led) * Current limiting resitor value

For example:

5 Vdc = 2 Vdc + 20 mA (0.02 Amps) * R Ohms 

(5 V - 2 V)/ 0.02 Amps = R
 

R = 150 Ohms

However, using a slightly larger resistor value is better to keep the current flowing through the LED below its maximum rating.

 

NOTE: If you install the LEDs the wrong way around, they will not light up.  

 

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18 minutes ago, KaosEngineer said:

What type of problem are you having with the LEDs?

Which LED and resistor value did you use (part number of the LED)?

Online LED Calculator - Current Limiting Resistor Calculator for LED(s)

What are the specs of the LEDs you installed?  

Need to know their forward voltage drop (Vf) and maximum current rating.

Generally, an LEDs Vf value is 2 Vdc and the maximum current rating is 20mA; however, not all LEDs have the same exact specifications.

Vs = Vf + I(led) * Current limiting resitor value

For example:

5 Vdc = 2 Vdc + 20 mA (0.02 Amps) * R Ohms 

(5 V - 2 V)/ 0.02 Amps = R
 

R = 150 Ohms

However, using a slightly larger resistor value is better to keep the current flowing through the LED below its maximum rating.

 

NOTE: If you install the LEDs the wrong way around, they will not light up.  

 

Screenshot 2021-09-25 231031.png

I have these SMD 0603 resistors and LEDs. I had no idea how tiny they are
I almost lost 2 of them. If I sneeze, they will be lost for sure.

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54 minutes ago, Maverick923 said:

I have these SMD 0603 resistors and LEDs. I had no idea how tiny they are
I almost lost 2 of them. If I sneeze, they will be lost for sure.

I have misled you with the placement of the components.

The led's and resistor are the other way around so the Led's are on the edge of the PCB

So the leds are the red circles and the resistors re the blue circles

 

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The leds can be 1608 (1.6mm X 0.8mm)

https://au.mouser.com/c/optoelectronics/led-lighting/led-emitters/standard-leds-smd/?orientation=Top+View&series=1608

The resistors you could also use 1608

 

Cheers

SS Dave


Soft modding is like masturbating, It gets the job done but it's nothing like the real thing.

 

 

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  • 4 months later...

I have lots of these. I used 240ohm resistors last night with 3mm leds intended for 3V drop at 20mA. They were not very bright so I ordered 100ohm resisters as advised by the calculator at ledcalc.com 

I used 240ohm since I already had some. Am I wrong in that the 100ohm resisters will make the leds brighter? 

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