Resistors -- how do you do it?
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Resistors -- how do you do it?
Ok,
I've got LED's all around and they blink so fast I know I need resistors.
I've done searches here...but not getting the info I need. I read how they run in series?
Does anyone have any diagrams of what this means, or better yet a how to when they did their bike?
Also, I bought the front signals used so I don't know what the LED drop off voltage is...is there a common voltage among LED's for bikes?
Thanks
I've got LED's all around and they blink so fast I know I need resistors.
I've done searches here...but not getting the info I need. I read how they run in series?
Does anyone have any diagrams of what this means, or better yet a how to when they did their bike?
Also, I bought the front signals used so I don't know what the LED drop off voltage is...is there a common voltage among LED's for bikes?
Thanks
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RE: Resistors -- how do you do it?
You need the ceramic resistors and you run them parallel -- not in series. Basically all you do is connect each end of the resistor to the ground and hot wire leading to the blinker. You'll need at least 2 and maybe 4. I forget what the resistance is on them -- it's not very much. The important thing is that they're well insulated -- they heat up pretty quick if you leave the blinks on.
Personally I like the fast blinking ... seems that peeps see them better than when I had them slowed down.
Personally I like the fast blinking ... seems that peeps see them better than when I had them slowed down.
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