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Offline 6010fd12Topic starter

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How would I wire this?
« on: June 01, 2021, 01:24:34 am »
So I'm looking to have a similar setup as the person in this video where I have a laptop power supply powering LED's and a rumble motor through some switches. I only have some basic knowledge on electronics but I do know that the power supply's voltage has to match the specifications of both the LED's and the motor, however the amp rating needs to be at or above the needed amount for the devices (correct me if I'm wrong).

I'm looking to purchase theses motors or possible a single unit instead of two since it seems kind of overkill. What type of LED strips do I need to purchase that I could also add into this circuit that would work with the same power supply. I was thinking of purchasing this power supply. The only confusing part for me is that after watching a bunch of arduino videos people usually put resistors in the same circuit as the led but in the video I linked above it does not look like the person had resistors in his circuit.
 

Offline bob91343

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Re: How would I wire this?
« Reply #1 on: June 01, 2021, 03:32:58 am »
The resistors limit the current.  Without them, the LEDs would overheat and die.
 

Offline james_s

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Re: How would I wire this?
« Reply #2 on: June 01, 2021, 05:53:56 am »
There exist LEDs with built in resistors but they are rare. It's trivial to calculate current limiting resistors for LEDs, you have to know the power supply voltage, the forward drop of the LED(s) in question, the current you want to drive them with (10mA is probably reasonable) and Ohms law.
 

Offline rdl

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Re: How would I wire this?
« Reply #3 on: June 01, 2021, 06:25:59 am »
You would need the current limiting resistors if you decide to use individual LEDs. However, you can get those pre-made LED strings/strips with built in current limiting. They just need a power supply with the correct voltage and sufficient current rating. You might also go to your local big box home improvement store and check out the shop lights and under cabinet lighting.
 


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