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Started by JammyDodger, February 01, 2011, 01:39:58 PM

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JammyDodger

Hey All,

I have finished a pedal and I used 'Super Bright' LEDS in it.  They are way too bright.  Is there a way to turn them down?  Can I change the value of the CLR?

Cheers, Mike
The Jammy Dodger

crashguitar

Yep, changing the resistor will affect the brightness.

maysink

Quote from: JammyDodger on February 01, 2011, 01:39:58 PM
Is there a way to turn them down?  Can I change the value of the CLR?

That's exactly what you do. Pop in a higher value resistor to tame the super bright beast. I typically go with a 10K current limiting resistor but sometimes higher if needed.
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Haberdasher

if you are using the clear bright leds always bump up the clr to 10 or 12k.  4k7 just ain't gonna do it.
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