LED wiring questions?
Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2013 12:03 pm
Let me say, I am an electrical noob, but willing to learn.
I have two questions:
1.-In the RepRap wiki, in the "MAX mods" at the bottom of the page. It talks about wiring an led to the limit switch. Do I need to add a wire to the harness for the +? But it also talks about not using the + on the Rambo board or bad things will happen? The pdf diagram shows an additional + wire. And I can add the 150ohm resistor. Can someone do a little clarification of this mod(with pics if possible please). I like the idea of a visual cue when a circuit is tripped.
2.-I have a bunch of these: my idea is to drill a mounting hole in the top plate and solder jumpers to the bed like normal and run them to one of these indicator lamps. Should I still put the resistor in the circuit? I'm not sure if these have one built in? my instinct says I should include the resistor.
I like the idea of being able to change the led color if I choose, or it blows etc.
Thanks in advance!
I have two questions:
1.-In the RepRap wiki, in the "MAX mods" at the bottom of the page. It talks about wiring an led to the limit switch. Do I need to add a wire to the harness for the +? But it also talks about not using the + on the Rambo board or bad things will happen? The pdf diagram shows an additional + wire. And I can add the 150ohm resistor. Can someone do a little clarification of this mod(with pics if possible please). I like the idea of a visual cue when a circuit is tripped.
2.-I have a bunch of these: my idea is to drill a mounting hole in the top plate and solder jumpers to the bed like normal and run them to one of these indicator lamps. Should I still put the resistor in the circuit? I'm not sure if these have one built in? my instinct says I should include the resistor.
I like the idea of being able to change the led color if I choose, or it blows etc.
Thanks in advance!