LEDs, 555s, Flashers, and Light Chasers

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Wendy

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I have moved this article to here, for formatting reasons I've explained in the new thread. Please do not post here, it will be ignored (by me at least).
 
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italo

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If you want to offer constructive feedback instead of rambling incoherently with yourself, then feel free to do so; remember this article is very much a work in progress. Otherwise, just pass by the thread by and keep your comments to yourself - Dave
 
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Razor Concepts

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Just relax... this article is great for people just starting out. I found it helpful. Also note that he said most leds - not all. 1.8v white LEDs are uncommon, just because you have them doesnt mean the article is wrong.
 

Bernard

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Seems there are always exceptions; most LED's mark the cathode with a flat spot or a dimple on the case bottom or a short lead; but not always, I have both, so always check first.
 

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Wendy

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Yeah, almost any diode will work. The 1N4002 is a 100Volt 1Amp unit, so it is overkill, but not a bad choice.
 
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