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3v supply

PostPosted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 7:56 pm
by airflamesred
Where could I extract 3v to power the on off switch illumination? I guess I need a resistor as well. Any ideas?

Re: 3v supply

PostPosted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 9:52 pm
by dmitri
Is it a LED illuminated switch? You can use 5V via a current limiting resistor.

Re: 3v supply

PostPosted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 7:43 pm
by airflamesred
Thanks Dmitri. What size would the resistor be?

Re: 3v supply

PostPosted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 9:02 pm
by dmitri
Depends on the LED's specs.

R = (5V - LED's Forward Voltage) / (Desired LED's Forward Current)

Desired LED's Forward Current depends on the LED's specs and desired luminance intensity/power consumption.

See http://ledcalc.com/

Re: 3v supply

PostPosted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 9:37 pm
by airflamesred
Thanks that looks useful.