I have a noob question that I know there is an answer to, but I can't find the thread anymore...
I saw someone use SMD LEDs for backlight(not the side LEDs) from under Gateron switches. Maybe it was Zeal.
I want to ask if that build used the regular LED pads for the SMDs or if there were dedicated lands for SMD backlight.
I'm pretty sure the PCB has dedicated LED pads for the SMD LEDs. These SMD LEDs are only good if your plate is transparent/see-through. Otherwise, I'd stick with the traditional 3mm/2x3x4 LEDs.
Assuming there is, would it be possible to use both the SMD LEDs and the in switch LEDs at the same time?
Would they run parallel off the same resistor?
Is there enough current to power two LEDs per switch?
Does USB provide enough power for 2 LEDs per switch and side LEDs on top of that?
I'm an electrical noob and I don't even know if what I'm asking is considered sane.
In the case that there aren't dedicated backlight SMD pads, I've already thought of a way to put 2 LEDs per switch anyway, I don't have a clue if it works.
If there are dedicated pads, I think my idea can be applied for 3 LEDs per switch, but alas, I have no experience in any of this so it's all just my demented fantasy.