Hi, I'm new to this so forgive me if this question is very basic.
I'm trying to figure out how set up two LEDs with a switch between them so one LED will be on and the second can be turned on by a switch. I tried the most obvious setup (power - resistor - LED - split one way to ground other to switch - LED - ground) but the second wouldn't light. I assume the electricity took the path of least resistance and just went straight to ground before getting to the switch. How do I get around this?
I'm trying to figure out how set up two LEDs with a switch between them so one LED will be on and the second can be turned on by a switch. I tried the most obvious setup (power - resistor - LED - split one way to ground other to switch - LED - ground) but the second wouldn't light. I assume the electricity took the path of least resistance and just went straight to ground before getting to the switch. How do I get around this?