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Electronics Tutorials For Noobs - How to power an LED properly [current limiting resistor] #0029

TechnologyCatalyst 102,875 10 years ago
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LEDs. They're everywhere. But when it comes time to light one up, it's not as simple as hooking it up to a power source. You need to limit the current so the stupid thing doesn't blow itself out. In this tutorial, I show you how to get the correct value for the current limiting resistor, so that you power the LED at its rated current. Gear I use: DJI Osmo Pocket Gimbal/Camera: https://amzn.to/2FSkgAj Zhiyun SMooth 4 Smartphone Gimbal: https://amzn.to/2AXbHkd My mic is discontinued but this is its competitor: https://amzn.to/2W9rTYC GoPro Silver: https://amzn.to/2Mq6hmt Garmn Virb 30 Ultra: https://amzn.to/2WcoOab (Affiliate links)

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