LED Question

nuky nuclear · Post by **nuky nuclear** » Sat Jul 05, 2008 6:47 pm

is there any certain type of LEDs i need to get to mod the zenith screen? I was at frys electronics today and there was a lot to pick from but i want sure if size mattered. I know i need 4 LEDs.

Website · Post by **Life of Brian** » Sat Jul 05, 2008 10:36 pm

You'll want 3mm diameter LEDs, also referred to as "T1" size. Also look for extremely bright white LEDs. I purchased some from ebay that are supposedly 17,000 mcd (millicandella), and whether they truly are that or not doesn't matter compared to the fact that they're plenty bright enough. I've also used LEDs from a more legitimate online source that were rated at 10,000 mcd that were great as well.

nuky nuclear · Post by **nuky nuclear** » Sat Jul 05, 2008 10:41 pm

ok thank you for the help.

nuky nuclear · Post by **nuky nuclear** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 2:47 pm

i went to get some today but all the 3mm ones were less then 100 mcd. the 5 mm ones were 10,000mcd so i got 4 of those, will they still work or should i get 3mm ones? and if i have to get 3mm ones instead of 5mm ones do i need any resistors with them aswell?