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Thread: Can I get any critiques/corrections for this wiring diagram?

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    Default Can I get any critiques/corrections for this wiring diagram?

    Hey guys, this is my first attempt at a saber with a sound card, so I am a little unsure of myself. I'm really hoping that this diagram is correct, and if it is not, please let me know what I can do to fix it.

    Parts included in this build are as follows:

    LED: http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Cu...LED-P1035.aspx
    (royal blue, royal blue, white)

    Switch: http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/12...itch-P925.aspx

    Charging Port: http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Sw...Jack-P822.aspx

    Sound: http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Na...e-V2-P806.aspx

    Battery: http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Pa...0mAh-P855.aspx

    Resistors: http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/82...istor-P23.aspx
    http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/27...istor-P14.aspx
    http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/2o...stor-P946.aspx

    If there are any questions or concerns, please let me know! I've made notes in the attached diagram, so I hope they help. Thanks so much for your help!
    SaberWiringDiagram.jpg

    Link to clearer picture of diagram: http://s49.photobucket.com/user/Shie...lb8b8.png.html
    Last edited by Shieldz123; 08-09-2015 at 12:05 PM.

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    Welcome to the Forums.

    The diagram looks good. You're only going to be using one blue die?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Forgetful Jedi Knight View Post
    Welcome to the Forums.

    The diagram looks good. You're only going to be using one blue die?
    Hey, thank you for your input. I'm glad I have the right idea about this, because I was second guessing myself a lot. In reference to the dies, I was going to wire them together in parallel at the face of the led and then use only two wires to get them both hooked up. Is it better to just use 4 wires for the two blue dies and then solder them into a positive and negative wire?
    Last edited by Shieldz123; 08-06-2015 at 05:23 PM. Reason: Wrong phrasing

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    It's better to use the 4 wires (you can make the connections farther down, but before the board), and a proper resistor for EACH die.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Forgetful Jedi Knight View Post
    It's better to use the 4 wires (you can make the connections farther down, but before the board), and a proper resistor for EACH die.
    Ok, I'll have to change my design to one where I use 2 sets of positive and negative wires for the blue dies.

    If my math is correct, I'll need 0.29 ohms and 0.29 watts for each die (3.7-3.41)/1A = 0.29 and then 0.29 x (1A)^2.

    This resistor meets those requirements:

    http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/47...stor-P947.aspx

    But before I order it, I want to make sure that I need 2, correct? One for each positive blue die wire?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shieldz123 View Post
    Ok, I'll have to change my design to one where I use 2 sets of positive and negative wires for the blue dies.

    If my math is correct, I'll need 0.29 ohms and 0.29 watts for each die (3.7-3.41)/1A = 0.29 and then 0.29 x (1A)^2.

    This resistor meets those requirements:

    http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/47...stor-P947.aspx

    But before I order it, I want to make sure that I need 2, correct? One for each positive blue die wire?
    That is correct.
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    Resistors cost pennies. Always grab more than you need, you can put them in your spares box for the next one

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    If you want to get fancy, you can wire it in three. Example, if you wire the resistors to each die on the positive side, you could combine the negatives in parallel at the LEDs and only have one negative wire leaving the module. Just keep an eye out for short circuits.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Greenie View Post
    Resistors cost pennies. Always grab more than you need, you can put them in your spares box for the next one
    Yeah, you're definitely right on that; Why not just order a few? Especially since there is the possibility of error. I'd rather have too many than not enough. Thanks for that suggestion, I'll order some extras.

    Quote Originally Posted by Bark View Post
    If you want to get fancy, you can wire it in three. Example, if you wire the resistors to each die on the positive side, you could combine the negatives in parallel at the LEDs and only have one negative wire leaving the module. Just keep an eye out for short circuits.
    How prone to short circuiting would that system be? Is it just dependent on the soldering ability of the individual?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shieldz123 View Post
    How prone to short circuiting would that system be? Is it just dependent on the soldering ability of the individual?
    Just keep your joints clean. This is how I wire my tri LEDs but you don't need to do it. Whatever you're comfortable with.
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