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Old 07-29-2010 | 07:29 AM
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Soooo i have a question for the LED gurus. Im trying to solder together 5 4 pin superflux leds. And i was wondering how i am to do this. Like what kind of resistors would i need and if i would need any voltage regulators. ?? THANKZ
Old 07-29-2010 | 08:12 AM
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how are you planning to wire them? if you do them all in series.. that won't work as there would not be enough current draw.

you can do some in series and wire a resistor in then, or wire them all individually with another resistor.
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So i should wire them all separately with their own resistors?
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i would wire them however is most convenient for you.
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