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Title: Adding an L.E.D to rangemaster
Post by: gregaches88 on August 08, 2013, 10:13:33 AM

Hey guys, just wondering which lug of the 3PDT i should use to activate an L.e.d after tapping power off the supply.
and a rough estimate of what resistor would be suitable for this application?

Thankyou :)

Title: Re: Adding an L.E.D to rangemaster
Post by: fendman on August 08, 2013, 02:53:30 PM

This is the standard wiring practice. See below PDF file. For a standard 5mm LED I use a 4K7 resistor, there are LED calculators online that you can use as well.

Sorry, and welcome to the forum :)

Title: Re: Adding an L.E.D to rangemaster
Post by: forsbach on August 09, 2013, 12:52:02 AM

Yep, that's how I've been wiring mine. 4K7 is a good starting point, but I've been using lower value resistors. Do a little experimenting before you heat shrink and commit. I like my LEDs on the brighter side.

Title: Re: Adding an L.E.D to rangemaster
Post by: gregaches88 on August 09, 2013, 06:45:44 AM

Thanks guys! i'm really glad that there are helpful guys here who don't cut down someone with limited experience :)

Title: Re: Adding an L.E.D to rangemaster
Post by: fendman on August 09, 2013, 09:12:39 AM

Quote from: gregaches88 on August 09, 2013, 06:45:44 AM
Thanks guys! i'm really glad that there are helpful guys here who don't cut down someone with limited experience :)

Everyone is helpful here..we all had limited experience at some point. But stick with it and you will gain valuable lessons from some really talented people. I still learn something here every day :) Don't ever be afraid to ask a question 8)

Enjoy

Mike

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