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    Default First-timer build--- probably farely noob question

    Hello hello hello

    I'm building my first saber with sound.

    Basic Parts list:
    Using a Nano Biscotte (V3).
    Tri-cree XP-E2 RGRB
    I've done the calculations and checked online and watched the videos.
    My results and the videos and the online calculators don't quite line up.
    I have calculated that I need
    Red Die: 1.2Ω 1.2W Resistor. (?)
    Green Die: 0.11Ω 0.11W Resistor. (Rounded as suggested to a 0.5Ω 1W)
    Royal Blue Die: 0.29Ω 0.29W Resistor. (Rounded as suggested to a 0.5Ω 1W)

    My problem comes in at the Red Die
    Some calculators on the net say 1W is sufficient for this resistor, the information I have for the Wattage of a resistor is the higher the better (usually aim for Double calculated Wattage).
    I saw Tim used a 3W resistor for his red Die in the video tutorial on wiring a FoC using the NB v3.

    What I the overall consensus of this, is a 1W sufficient or should I look for a 3W?
    I would I can Buy for TCSS but the shipping is hell as I live in Japan

    Thanks
    P.S if this is in the wrong place of done incorrectly, I apologize, I'm new to most of this and will happily correct my error

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    I never round wattage down. I'd bump the Red resistor up to a 2W minimum. http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/12...istor-P22.aspx would work nicely.

    The Green and Royal Blue would be quite happy with this one: http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/47...stor-P947.aspx There's no need to bump that wattage past 0.5W, though it won't hurt anything if you do.

    Wattage is a minimum. Never go lower. You can always go higher, but be warned that large wattage resistors can get BIG in a hurry and eat up your internal saber space.
    We all have to start somewhere. The journey is all the more impressive by our humble beginnings.

    http://led.linear1.org/1led.wiz for the lazy man's resistor calculator!
    http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com...e-to-Ohm-s-Law for getting resistor values the right way!

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