Tutorial : LED lights for beginners

[splibb]

Everything I have ever read said how important the polarity is with LED's, (positive vs negative.) You seem to ignore that, what are your thoughts? Thank you!

[The809Bomb]

O thought you needed the resistor to limit the current

[thugg4lif]

I love this tutorial vid, I hope you do more. You should do it with a simple switch like ones from Radioshack something everyone can buy.

[milkyhotchoc]

Out of all the videos I seen I found this did not explain alot about how to weird it up at all.

[UltraPrimus]

Quick quetion m Trying to put soem LED's on RTS Optimus Prime's eye's and sholder's, Where would the best placements be?

[SeabasR]

you can also use sandpaper to take off the enamel its easier

[SETFREE21]

What about a resistor? dont you need one for it to work? or do you not need it? can it work without it? also i have a blinking LED with 3 pins.....how would I solder that?

[tomdragon1992]

Thanks so much for the tip, it helps me a lot

[jseofr]

Anyone know what kind of toy was he using on this tutorial? Or anyone knows a toy that has this circuit board that can be purchase on eBay/ online?

[anoblea15]

Nice tutorial frenzy. I got my leds of ebay $5 for a pack of 100pcs. Now i can find those enamel coated wires. I found those copper wires (26) at micheals will those work?

[javajim777]

Great tutorial Frenzy. As a beginner kit basher, truly appreciate this example. Would love to see how you get it into the head and how you hide the wire on the custom as well.

[TheDarkredwolf]

thanks for the lesson. I put this to use on my Battle Damaged WFC Optimus prime

[jseofr]

Hi, what is the name of the toys that you buy on dollar store? with that switch and battery on a circuit board?

[pacifictridentglobal]

I too am curious about this same thing?

[EnclineDesigns]

great tips... I bought some of that wire!

[randomdanceparty1]

awersome



[scythicprimus1981]

thanks this was very helpful.

[zackthegoth]

I like the leds, but I don't trust ebay. Is there a safe way to order them from ebay?

[jonnald888]

@zackthegoth Remember Ebay isnt your only opion when buying things online. Try googling other electrical part online stores if you dont feel confident in buying from a stranger.

[transformersking3]

does it mater if the wire is coated or not? I have that kind but it has no coating, what does it just help conduct more or something?

[ItsJustTyree]

Thank you so very much.

[Mikenoynoy]

Thank you for the knowledge ....Master....

[PreOAP]

thanks for the tutorail. much appreciated. Im gonna use this in my MP Swoop

[mushroomhill]

Cool! Thanks man! Keep em comin. :)

[KILLERWATTS1]

Thanks guys this is just what I needed to take my customs to the next level.

[Kaykadem]

how can i make one with two leds, same procces? cuz i did one a lot of time ago and if i put two lights in the same battery the lights gets darker, what can i do

[CustomFig]

how do make a battery pack for interchangeable battery

[TheCYBERTRON44]

u can get led lights from radioshack

[Autocon609]

Very well done tutorial.

[cadderly]

Where do you pick up that wire? Like what is the exact name for it? I can never find any wiring that thin!

[wwwfrenzyrumblecom]

@cadderly Radio Shack's got it. It's enamel coated electro magnet wire. Comes in a pack of 3 gauges, about $10.

[cadderly]

@wwwfrenzyrumblecom Thanks alot!! I hate having to fit thicker wire inside kits!

[cadderly]

@wwwfrenzyrumblecom Thank you!

[tikkatibs]

and if you need help with complex lighting I could help you if you would like

[tikkatibs]

have you ever thought of using a 555 to create forward pulsing lights like a runway because I think that would look good on several figures

[yurushii]

Awesome and first!