Hello I am just getting started in electronics and I want to control some digital LED strip lights.
I am reading this adafruit guide and I am running into some problems with the power. I currently have a 6v 2.5 A DC power adapter and I want to know if I can hack it to work with this project or if it will just work right off the bat.
The tutorial is here: https://learn.adafruit.com/digital-led-strip/wiring
The tutorial calls for a 5v 2 A power adapter.
questions:
Will I be okay using 6v? If not how can I reduce the Voltage down to 5v?
Will I be okay using 2.5 A vs 2 A? If not how can I reduce the A down to 2?
I know that part of being a maker is hacking current electronics you have into something you need. I have been researching myself for close to an hour and I am struggling. Any and all help is greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Brock
I am reading this adafruit guide and I am running into some problems with the power. I currently have a 6v 2.5 A DC power adapter and I want to know if I can hack it to work with this project or if it will just work right off the bat.
The tutorial is here: https://learn.adafruit.com/digital-led-strip/wiring
The tutorial calls for a 5v 2 A power adapter.
questions:
Will I be okay using 6v? If not how can I reduce the Voltage down to 5v?
Will I be okay using 2.5 A vs 2 A? If not how can I reduce the A down to 2?
I know that part of being a maker is hacking current electronics you have into something you need. I have been researching myself for close to an hour and I am struggling. Any and all help is greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Brock