How do I use led's ?

[phen0m]

I want to use some led's in my next computer, but I need to know how. Do they come with wires? Or, do I use some wire (seperately bought) to solder to them and connect to my computer. And, where do I connect them to?

[Mach]

You'll need wire, leds, solder, and resistors. You'll also need a solder iron. LEds don't typically come with wire or resistors (although some do, resistor that is). You can power off USB but using your psu's 5v line is recommended.

Check the mod wiki first for an overview

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/modwiki/index.php/LEDs
http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/modwiki/index.php/Adding_lights

Then Google LED tutorial, you'll find tuts like this which should get you going

http://unclean.org/howto/led_circuit.html

For multiple LEDs check this site for calculating resistors for LEDs in series and parallel
http://led.linear1.org/led.wiz

Note this is how NOT to do it

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[phen0m]

Thanks mach.
Especially for the video xD

[SgtM]

Your next question.. where to buy them? www.ledshoppe.com. Great prices. Oh, and make sure you follow the number one LED rule... If it doesn't have any, it needs some.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f186/sgtm_usmc/Truck_mods/DSC03081.jpg

[phen0m]

Haha. I agree.
I love leds. Even if it means I have to wear eye protection

[xmastree]

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/modwiki/index.php/LEDs
http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/modwiki/index.php/Adding_lights

Then Google LED tutorial, you'll find tuts like this which should get you going


You forgot one...
http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2669

:D