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post Aug 10 2006, 01:10 AM
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i have a 1.6 box, i either need 3.3v or 5v with a 15ohm resistor to power 17 leds on the top of my case. now, the diagram for the 1.6 psu says not to use blue or white (3.3, and 3.3 standby) as current sources, does that mean, its not good for use with leds? also.. where else on the box could i snatch 3.3v from, with enough current for 17 leds? whats the max you could use? becuase, i was figuring, if i wire up like 8 to the white, and 9 to the blue, that should be alright.
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post Aug 10 2006, 01:15 AM
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Im pretty sure that 5v + resistor is much easier on the PSU/mobo than pulling 3.3v. Don't take my word for it though unsure.gif
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post Aug 10 2006, 01:16 AM
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You need to use 5V with a resistor. The 3.3V from the PSU are just signals and will not power that many LEDs.
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post Aug 10 2006, 01:39 AM
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i was trying all these clever ass ways to get around finding a resistor lol all the rocket science in the world cant save me from a radio shack trip then huh

damnit

what if i wire it to the flux capacitor laugh.gif
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post Aug 10 2006, 02:13 AM
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QUOTE(War_Machine @ Aug 10 2006, 01:46 AM) *

what if i wire it to the flux capacitor laugh.gif



the send a postcard while your in 1865.
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post Aug 10 2006, 03:50 AM
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i found a 10 ohm resitor on a broken psu, works like a charm biggrin.gif
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post Aug 10 2006, 05:29 AM
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QUOTE(grim_d @ Aug 9 2006, 07:20 PM) *

the send a postcard while your in 1865.


Hmm more like Nov. 5 1955 biggrin.gif

Anyways, you can use the 12V, but you have to use an appropriate rated wattage for resistors. The Vishay Dale resistors (from Mouser.com) have a higher temperature tolerance so in practice a 1/4W Vishay Dale can be used in place where a 1/2W resistor is needed.

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post Aug 10 2006, 12:34 PM
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or just use the proper wattage resistor? just because it wont blow dosent mean it wont get rediculously hot
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post Aug 10 2006, 01:46 PM
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or just use the proper wattage resistor? just because it wont blow dosent mean it wont get rediculously hot



EXACTLY! Do we also need to go into lifetime?
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post Aug 10 2006, 03:20 PM
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post Aug 10 2006, 06:38 PM
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well i dont think 10ohm and 15ohm is that far off
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10 ohm isn't really enough resistance for 17 led's.

What you could do is use 2 10 ohm resistors wired in series. Or get around a 5ohm 1 watt resistor


Half assing things only leads to things breaking. I'm sure you're starting to figure that out...
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post Aug 10 2006, 11:14 PM
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Half assing things only leads to things breaking. I'm sure you're starting to figure that out...



Now that was fun! I figured that out with my go-kart (First one that was MINE atleast.) I put head lights on it so i can drive in the dark, and i half assed it, then found myself doing it over, and over about six times.

Bad thing is i still haven't learned. wink.gif biggrin.gif
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post Aug 10 2006, 11:36 PM
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QUOTE(MickRaider @ Aug 10 2006, 02:09 PM) *

10 ohm isn't really enough resistance for 17 led's.

What you could do is use 2 10 ohm resistors wired in series. Or get around a 5ohm 1 watt resistor
Half assing things only leads to things breaking. I'm sure you're starting to figure that out...


well i have a 26 ohm, and 2 10 ohm ones.. so im sure i can figure it out

for now, i dont htink using a 10 is gunna kill it til i make it out to radio shack
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post Aug 10 2006, 11:54 PM
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