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ClassicalQuack
06-27-2017, 07:15 PM
So, I'm gutting an US body I've worked on previously and sticking a Tri-XP-E2 with 3 deep red LEDs.
The info on the LED is
425 Radiant Flux @ 350mA
Forward Voltage @1000mA = 2.5v

Will A standard 6v 4AAA battery holder be able to generate enough juice to get these lights running?

Silver Serpent
06-28-2017, 04:49 AM
They'll light up, but not well or for long. If you only wanted to use a single LED on your star, you could do it with just 2 alkaline batteries (3v). AAA batteries won't provide enough current to drive all 3 LEDs properly. You'll want a li-ion solution. A single 18650 cell will do the job just fine.

ClassicalQuack
06-28-2017, 09:27 AM
Alright, I'll go the 18650 route. Thank you! I'll just figure out what resistors I need and should be golden. I'll need one for each led, correct?

Silver Serpent
06-29-2017, 04:50 AM
That is what we generally recommend.