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LED Lighting Basics and Building Lights (Pics) - 10/29/2005 10:58:38 AM

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Here's the basics needed to set up your LED lighting...

A source for LED units... HERE

A link with a lot of good info about different types of LED lights... HERE

If you want to build some custom lights, here's some input on it... HERE

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12 LED's Wiring Diagram
Notice that NO load resistor is needed. . Also notice the Anode and Cathode connections. The Anode is the LONGER lead. The LEDs MUST be connected in series, NOT in parallel.
NOTE: If using a light up switch connect the 3rd connection on the switch to ground

Multiple LED's Wiring Diagram
Notice that NO load resistor is needed. . Also notice the Anode and Cathode connections. The Anode is the LONGER lead. The LEDs MUST be connected in series, NOT in parallel.
NOTE: If using a light up switch connect the 3rd connection on the switch to ground

Similar LED Wiring Diagram
Here's a similar LED wiring diagram showing 4 seperate LED's (NOT connected). Notice the load resistor that IS needed for each LED. For LED/load resistor information check out THIS SITE. . Also notice that the Anode on the LED is connected to positive. The Anode is the LONGER lead. NOTE: If using a light up switch connect the 3rd connection on the switch to ground.

LED Wiring Diagram
Notice the load resistor that IS needed. Also notice that the Anode on the LED is connected to positive. The Anode is the LONGER lead.
NOTE: If using a light up switch connect the 3rd connection on the switch to ground