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Re: FIRST LED signs for purchase!

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Originally Posted by PAR_WIG1350 View Post
A current limiting resistor should reduce the risk of the signs burning out, if youu don't already have one in the design.
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Originally Posted by matt99199 View Post
i actually figure out the exact amperage of each sign and fit a fuse accordingly
I infer from your response that you aren't using resistors. If that's true, what do you use to control the current through the LEDs?
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