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Nov 10, 2003, 03:07 AM
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LED light on Hummingbird Tail
I would like to add an LED light to the tail of my hummingbird motor. I found this pic of it dont b4 see attached. What amp / volt LED do i need to take the least power from my heli? And do I need anything else to go with it like a diode? etc?
Im running 2 x lipos and gws direct drive tail motor Thanks James |
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Nov 10, 2003, 03:41 AM
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Vancouver BC Canada
Joined Aug 2002
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2.2Kohm resistor inline with a standard led should work
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Nov 10, 2003, 03:58 AM
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Joined Sep 2003
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Thanks for your reply Dax There is a few different standard LEDS on this website
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Search/Resul...vel=2&Menu=285 5v, 12 v etc which type would be best? Thanks |
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Nov 10, 2003, 04:11 AM
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Joined Aug 2003
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hi~
i suggest u use a 620ohm resistor V=IR 8.4V=20MA x R R=420ohm anyway USE from tail motor is not good ,becase your motor `s V is changing in flying so the led maybe donnot work~............ |
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Nov 10, 2003, 04:12 AM
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Joined Aug 2003
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sorry type wrong is 420ohm no 620 ohm..=.="
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Nov 10, 2003, 04:27 AM
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Joined Sep 2003
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>anyway USE from tail motor is not good ,becase your motor `s V
>is changing in flying so the led maybe donnot work~............ Thanks for your help with the resistor! I would of thought the led will just get brighter or dimmer. Any leds on this page u suggest? Thanks James |
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Nov 10, 2003, 04:37 AM
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Joined Aug 2003
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WELL~I suggest red or white 5mmLED because is brighter AND sharp.I have been use 8white led on the head of on hb....wow..when it open....very.....in night....
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Nov 10, 2003, 04:38 AM
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Joined Aug 2003
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"of on hb"= of my hb
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Nov 10, 2003, 05:10 AM
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Annapolis, Md
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Nov 10, 2003, 06:04 AM
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Sydney, Down under
Joined Aug 2003
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i used a 3mm flashing led a tantlum capacitor and a zenner doide i got the specs from the above link i look great i have also put lights on the body that can be switched on and off remotely
i will look for what specs 2morrow night all |
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Nov 10, 2003, 04:41 PM
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Chicago
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Nov 11, 2003, 03:50 PM
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Joined Sep 2003
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Led On Tail
What he is using is a Tantalum Capacitor and a 1N4148 Switching Diode with a flashing led .....
You need the Diode to separate the led from shorting the motor leads and the Capacitor to supply a constant voltage (or to regulate) to the LED |
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