hiph0pan0nym0usx Posted May 5, 2003 Posted May 5, 2003 i wanna put 12 3.6v leds on the front panel (grill) of my cheiftec case, and i want to know what the best way to wire it would be. i dont want to use all of my molex's!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mxrider623 Posted May 5, 2003 Posted May 5, 2003 why dont you just ask whoever it was who did that, you did see that topic did you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overclocker16 Posted May 5, 2003 Posted May 5, 2003 Well, there are a few ways. Using molex's is one way. Also. you could do 9V batteries lol. You could try many things, like making a plug for the wall (dangerous, but I have wired a lamp plug before and it ain't too hard.) -Moderator at Neb's Forums. Please sign up when your there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiph0pan0nym0usx Posted May 6, 2003 Posted May 6, 2003 he didnt use 12, and he ddint say how he hooked them up. i would prefer to use the psu, not batteries. just use a molex, but i dont know what the best way to wire it would be. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
justinal Posted May 6, 2003 Posted May 6, 2003 use the orange wire for the pentium hook up on your ps it works fine if youve got a pentium well then i dont know but i put like 10 leds on the orange wire and it didnt ever use a molex and you dont have to use resistors. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psywar Posted May 6, 2003 Posted May 6, 2003 aight.. grab one molex.. cut the molex end off.. off the yellow wire splice 3 new wires on to that now you can hook.. 4 Leds up per wire w/ out a resistor which will give you 12 leds.. solder/tape that whore up.. do the same thing with the groundwires.. and waaala.. your all set.. good luck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiph0pan0nym0usx Posted May 6, 2003 Posted May 6, 2003 thanks guys. i think im gunna go with psys idea. i drew a picture of what i thought u wanted me to do.... im not too sure if i did this right. i have never wired leds in a succession before. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borisw37 Posted May 7, 2003 Posted May 7, 2003 Would not the current though them be a little too much? Dont you need to user resitors (or why not)? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
justinal Posted May 7, 2003 Posted May 7, 2003 boris it all depends on what voltage you use and what voltage they are but no you dont always have to use resistors ive got 8 blue 3.6v led hook up to a 3.3v source without resistors and it works great bye the way welcome to the club. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psywar Posted May 7, 2003 Posted May 7, 2003 yes hippo.. exactly like that what u might want to do.. also.. is hook 4 leds up in a stand.. and then plug it in to the molex and make sure it lights up.. that way u will know if they will get enough juice.. u might have to do 3 leds per strand.. you never know.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiph0pan0nym0usx Posted May 8, 2003 Posted May 8, 2003 awsome, thanks psy! ill start putting it together soon and let u know how it turns out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psywar Posted May 8, 2003 Posted May 8, 2003 very dope I am looking forward to seeing it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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