Thank you for the suggestions all. I will add the film tomorrow and post results.
Matt, I am using the 4AAA holder/speaker mount sold in the store to power things. I am using the resistor Tim sent me with my kit. And I got a 5v relay from RadioShack.
are you using rechargeable or regular AAAs?
regular duracell
Here it is with the polyp inside. It is obviously MUCH brighter!
I highly appreciate everyone's help on solving this mystery.
No problem. I am glad it worked for you.
Looks great! Congrats.
There's always a bigger fish.
That looks much better! Glad we could help.
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I created a wiring diagram for those who only want a single switch but want full power to their LED. The porblem is the cheap toy hasbro boards don't put out enough current for most LEDs. If you want the 1000ma or even 1400ma it takes to run most LEDs you need a separate circuit with a separate switch. I used a relay for the second switch which is powered by the board. See attached diagram. Be careful to check how much voltage your hasbro board will take. Some are ok with 6v, but some people use 5v regulators to be safe.
hasbroRelay.jpg
Last edited by vargose; 03-30-2009 at 10:09 AM.
That looks great. Thanks, vargose. A couple of questions. Since a Hasbro board takes a momentary switch, and a Buckpuck requires a latching switch, I'm assuming you need a specific kind of relay for this set-up. What kind is required? Also, your digram shows two yellow wires from the relay joined together and then joining the positive lead from the battery pack. Could you explain that? Thanks in advance!Originally Posted by vargose
There's always a bigger fish.
relay
do you happen to know which exact relay to use?
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