Hi there,
Working on a project that incorporates a small length of 5V addressable LEDS.
I've read its a good idea to include a capacitor across the 5V and ground before the LEDs.
I was wondering if a 470uF cap is big enough, I read that I should put 1000uF but I don't have that on hand and kind of wanted to get this project running.
Also, the LED string comes with two additional wires, an extra 5V and ground, I've heard them referred to as power injector wires.
Since I'll only be driving a small amount of LEDs and I got a supply that should have a good margin over what is required current-wise. I was considering just soldering the cap between these wires to make my life a tad easier. Do you think this will present any problems. Going to make sure they are connected to the main 5V and ground with my multimeter tomorrow.
Thanks!
Working on a project that incorporates a small length of 5V addressable LEDS.
I've read its a good idea to include a capacitor across the 5V and ground before the LEDs.
I was wondering if a 470uF cap is big enough, I read that I should put 1000uF but I don't have that on hand and kind of wanted to get this project running.
Also, the LED string comes with two additional wires, an extra 5V and ground, I've heard them referred to as power injector wires.
Since I'll only be driving a small amount of LEDs and I got a supply that should have a good margin over what is required current-wise. I was considering just soldering the cap between these wires to make my life a tad easier. Do you think this will present any problems. Going to make sure they are connected to the main 5V and ground with my multimeter tomorrow.
Thanks!
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