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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: Clickey on Sun, 04 December 2011, 09:50:37

Title: Source of cherry mx compatible LED's
Post by: Clickey on Sun, 04 December 2011, 09:50:37

Anyone know a supplier for cherry mx compatible LEDs of various colors? I am looking for yellow ones specifically.

Title: Source of cherry mx compatible LED's
Post by: Clickey on Sun, 04 December 2011, 10:00:56

Thanks brosef. I found them cheap here http://www.taydaelectronics.com/servlet/the-253/LED-3mm-Yellow-t1/Detail do you know if voltage/amperage is in the right range if it is relevent?

Title: Source of cherry mx compatible LED's
Post by: alaricljs on Sun, 04 December 2011, 16:04:45

That's a very standard rating for LEDs... but you need to match the circuit to the LED.  If you're doing LED replacements then you'll either need to match the specs or change the resistor(s).