Resistor Question

[hurrli]

Hi

I just builded a first saber with a friend. Thanks to all who helped me with my questions!

We used following parts:

• Rebel Star LED Royal Blue
• 18650 Singe Cell Li-Ion
• 16mm Anti Vandal Short Momentary Blue Ring Switch
• MWS Pre-Wired Nano Biscotte Sound Module V2
• Premium 28mm Speaker
• 20mA DynaOhm Variable Resistor (for the Switch)
• 1ohm 5w resistor (for the LED)

So I wanted to build another one with the same parts but with a red LED.

• Rebel Star LED Red Orange
• 16mm Anti Vandal Short Momentary Red Ring Switch

Do I need a different resistor for the LED or can I use also a 1ohm 5w?

Thx for any support.
hurrli

[clahey83]

For the main LED you should be using a resistor between 2.2 ohms and 2.7 ohms. anything 2 Watt and up will work.
for the switch LED, you can use another DynaOhm Variable Resistor. if you decide to use a regular resistor, you should be using an 82 ohm 1/8 Watt or 1/4 Watt resistor.

[hurrli]

So you would recommend this one?
http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/22...istor-P11.aspx

[clahey83]

that will work

[hurrli]

ok, thanks for the advice!