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Thommy_81
Joined: 27 Aug 2007 Posts: 2
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Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 11:43 am Post subject: Sensor bar on USB@5V 40mA |
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USB Provides ~5V
Each IR-led uses 1.2V 20mA
See everlights IR323 IR-led
Each series is 4.8V 20mA
2 Series in paralell makes for 4.8V 40mA
The Resistor is 5ohm.
(5-4.8)/0.04=5
Please correct me if I'm calculating it wrong... |
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enjoymoreradio
Joined: 21 Sep 2007 Posts: 2 Location: Virginia
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