joshua17ss2
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I am making a few led strips, they contain 12 leds, in sets of 2, for every 2 leds there is 1 resistors, i needed it to run on 12volts, i did the math and came up with 330ohm 1/4 watt resistors, i got everything soldered together, and it lights up just fine, but last night i noticed after 2 or 3 minutes that the resistors were getting really hot to the touch, and 1 or 2 of the lets were flickering just a bit.
i am using a 12 volt power from an older server power supply.
should i try running the bars with a smaller power supply, or should i change out the resistors to 1/2 watt ?
thanks
i am using a 12 volt power from an older server power supply.
should i try running the bars with a smaller power supply, or should i change out the resistors to 1/2 watt ?
thanks