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Forum Index : Electronics : 4.5v led to 12v whats needed
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sacongo Newbie  Joined: 01/02/2008 Location: United StatesPosts: 2 |
I would like to connect a 4.5V 48 led light (3 AA batteries) to a 12V system i have a few of the lights i was thinking hooking up three in series to get it to 13.5v but i know led need correct polarity to work so im thinking it wont work? I read hear about a resistor will work and if so what type had how to hook it up. Can anyone shed some light on this, im not to good with electrical stuff. I can attach a pic of the inside if needed.  |
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Gizmo Admin Group  Joined: 05/06/2004 Location: AustraliaPosts: 5014 |
Hi sacongo Connected three in series should work fine. Or you could use a dropping resistor. Even better you could most likely get away with a little LM7805 regulator. But first up we need some more infomation. Could you post a picture? Really what we need to know is the current draw. Glenn The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago, the second best time is right now. JAQ |
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| sacongo Newbie Joined: 01/02/2008 Location: United StatesPosts: 2 |
Ok here a picture, If i can connected three in series i think thats the way to go. 
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