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Old 11-26-2014, 07:02 PM
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Default LED voltage, do i need reistors?

Hi, I'm using 3v LED for my blinkers and my voltage running my lights is 6v, do I need to install a resistor on the LED to bring it down to 3v? If yes, what resistor should i use?
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Old 11-26-2014, 08:50 PM
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Default Re: LED voltage, do i need reistors?

Im not sure myself but if you look in the electronics section there is some awesome diagrams
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Old 11-26-2014, 11:57 PM
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Default Re: LED voltage, do i need reistors?

http://led.linear1.org/1led.wiz
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Old 11-27-2014, 03:43 PM
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