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Dean · 2005-07-13, 10:50 AM

Check out this page and see if it helps...

http://www.kpsec.freeuk.com/components/led.htm

Basically, LEDs are short circuits, and will destroy themselves, and/or the power source in short order if you don't add resistance in series with them. The formula lower on the page will tell you what value resistor you need. Unless you are on a regulated line, assume car voltage is 13.7 volts I think.

2005-07-13, 10:50 AM	#2
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Check out this page and see if it helps... http://www.kpsec.freeuk.com/components/led.htm Basically, LEDs are short circuits, and will destroy themselves, and/or the power source in short order if you don't add resistance in series with them. The formula lower on the page will tell you what value resistor you need. Unless you are on a regulated line, assume car voltage is 13.7 volts I think. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...