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
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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.
Interactive Hanging LED Array
Learn how we converted 72 lightbulbs into an interactive LED array for our conference room.
Using Artnet DMX and the ESP32 to Drive Pixels
In this tutorial, we'll find out how to use Resolume Arena, a popular video jockey software, to control custom-made ArtNet DMX fixtures.
DIY Light Sculpture
In this digital fabrication project featuring 3D printing, laser cutting, and DIY electronics, you will build a beautiful design object for your desktop or night stand.
Gator:starter ProtoSnap Hookup Guide
Get started clipping sensors and lights to the micro:bit with the gator:starter gator:board from SparkFun!
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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