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Darth Paul
04-12-2018, 05:38 PM
Does the wattage for the 470ohm resistor and voltage for the 470uf capacitor matter with the typical Plecter Neopixel setup? I am waiting for everything I have ordered to come in and have been researching as much as possible. The build will consist of the Prizm 5.1 and a 3200mah 10a 18650. Thanks for any help!

PCModulus
04-12-2018, 06:31 PM
Capacitors arent rated in watts, but in volts. At most i think youll need a 1/2W resistor.

Darth Paul
04-12-2018, 06:50 PM
The instructions call for a 470ohm resistor - wattage unspecified AND a 470uf capacitor with unspecified voltage

jbkuma
04-12-2018, 09:51 PM
The resistor is on a data line, not a power line so a 1/8W is entirely sufficient. As for the capacitor, the voltage rating will likely exceed 25V and your power source obviously does not.