AV switches vs. PC Prizm

[blkmorgan]

So I've decided to go with the new prizm sound board. After reading the manual, I've noticed that the max for the accent LED's is 3.3v @ 18mA for the board but all the AV switches I want to use need at least 2.0v @ 20 mA. Also it will require a resistor. My question: is having a resistor going to allow me to run the switches I want even though the max mA on the board is lower then the LED mA? Thanks!!!

[Silver Serpent]

It will work fine. The LEDs will still light at much less than the 20mA listed. Running them at 18mA won't even cause a noticeable difference in brightness.

[blkmorgan]

I think im more worried about hurting the board running 2mA higher LEDs then what the board calls for

[Silver Serpent]

So long as you're using a resistor, you'll be fine. We've been running 20mA LEDs on these pads for years and years. 2mA is small enough that it'll fall within the 5% tolerance of most resistors anyhow.

[Forgetful Jedi Knight]

You'll be fine. 2mA is really nothing in the grand scheme of things.