Wiring Schematic Critique?
I've never done anything like this, so I have a great deal of trepidation and I really want to get it right!
Here's a wiring schematic I created based on parts that I've ordered and have on my wishlist. Will this work, or do I need to make any changes?
In case it's not clear, I have 4 sets of wires coming off of the buckpuck into the sound card and leds.
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If you are using a NB, you don't use a buck puck with it.
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You don't need the buckpuck, and I'll let others give they're input
Wrong battery. NB Power supply : 3.4 to 5.5v / 2A (with the High-power LED). SINGLE li-ion cells (18650 or 14500)
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OK, so no power supply at all and a single battery instead of a battery pack? What's the rationale behind this?
If there is no power supply, how does the wiring change? I assume the LEDs go through the sound card somehow?
This is pushing 3.7V. Since I'm running 2 LEDs as well, will it be enough?
http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/74...Pack-P699.aspx
I selected this one initially because it pushes 7.4V
http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/74...Pack-P699.aspx
The battery is your power supply. As previously stated, the NB can only handle up to 5.5V in voltage. In other words, it was designed to work with a single 18650 battery. You should read through the NB manual a couple of times, and you'll see how it all works.
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The battery is the power supply. You need a 3.7v battery pack (typically a single cell, though it can be multiple cells in parallel)
The LEDs will be run through the board. You'll need to wire them in parallel since you can't give them enough voltage for series without cooking the NB.
I would advise reading through the manual a few times. The wiring diagrams are in there.
edit: FJK beat me to the punch
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Glad to hear the NB comes with a wiring manual. Thanks guys! I'll post pics when it's done.
Just and FYI in case you are unaware, the NB doesn't come with a printed manual, you have to download it from the store.Originally Posted by CET
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I would not have noticed that, thank you!
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