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So I know less about eletric current then I thought. Just read this http://www.powerstream.com/Wire_Size.htm
Im not sure the difference between "Maximum amps for power transmission" and "Maximum Amps for chassis wiring" is, but with 26awg wire it's saying 2.2 amps chassis wiring and .361amps for power transmission. And it's even less for smaller guage wire like 28awg. My question is are we losing led brightness but using this gauge wire ?
You are "overthinking" things. That chart was written assuming that you are using "Alternating Current", which you are NOT. And it also is assuming that you are using 1000 Ft of wiring in between terminal points (Ohms per 1000 Ft.). That chart is meant for commercial power electricity transmission (as used by an Electric Utility Company).
You are using Direct Current (a battery), and (I hope) a lot less than 1000 ft of wire within a saber. Also, if you read the fine print, those are conservative numbers, meant for circuit design only.
Has anyone found a proper resource to determine wire size? Ideally I'd like to use the smallest wires possible for each connection, but don't want to be choking out any power.
I've been using 28 gauge wire for a while now, and I don't have issues.
Even for wiring up the power supply (3A+ load)?Quote:
Originally Posted by Forgetful Jedi Knight
The packs in the store don't generally put out that much. Also, the JST wired connectors are NOT 28 gauge. Also, no one is stopping anyone from experimenting for themselves. ;)
LOL 1000 feet in a saber! Thanks for pointing me to the fine print. I do feel I could be overthinking it too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Forgetful Jedi Knight
That's why I asked. Im gonna want 3A for my saber too. I don't want the wires to limit any power to the LED.Quote:
Originally Posted by NanoRex