Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs)
Contributors:
Nick Poole, 
bboyho
Nick Poole, bboyho Resources and Going Further
You've made it! You know, like, almost everything... about LEDs. Now go forth and put LEDs on whatever you please! And now... a dramatic reenactment of an LED without a current limiting resistor being over powered and burning itself out:
Yeah... it's not spectacular.
If you'd like to learn more about some LED related topics, visit these other tutorials:
Light
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IR Communication
This tutorial explains how common infrared (IR) communication works, as well as shows you how to set up a simple IR transmitter and receiver with an Arduino.
Das Blinken Top Hat
A top hat decked out with LED strips makes for a heck of a wedding gift.
How LEDs are Made
We take a tour of a LED manufacturer and learn how PTH 5mm LEDs are made for SparkFun.
Using the Serial 7-Segment Display
How to quickly and easily set up the Serial 7-Segment Display and the Serial 7-Segment Display Shield.
WS2812 Breakout Hookup Guide
How to create a pixel string with the WS2812 and WS2812B addressable LEDs!
Lumenati Alien Garden
Use Lumenati LED boards to add glow to your own alien garden.
DIY Heated Earmuffs
Embedded with heating pads and four Neopixel rings, these earmuffs do more than your average winter accessory to keep you warm while still looking good.
Interested in learning more about LEDs?
See our LED page for everything you need to know to start using these components in your project.
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