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I need some help here. I've tried searching Google and all I get are links on LED light bulbs. I know there are a lot of tech savvy people, especially at the component level. Anyhow, I have something that used an older incandescent bulb for a power light and I want to replace it with an LED. I'm sure, even though the circuit lights it up, I can't just solder the LED up and call it done. So, does anyone have any sources I can go read about working with LEDs at the component level?
What specifically are you looking to install an LED into? Do you know the supplied voltage where the incandescent bulb is/was? Is it DC or AC?
Direct Incandescent / Halogen / Fluorescent to LED Replacement Search if you know your info. and a of Component LEDs online store.
Got a volt meter? Measure the voltage of the light and grab an LED. Should be a direct swap due to the LED using less power anyways.
It's the power indicator in an older equalizer that I have on my retro console setup. After spending time wording my search differently I found a site that answered my question. I'm going to crack it back open and find out what voltage it's putting out. I'm guessing it's DC, but that will be easy enough to confirm then. Then I can get the right resistor to keep the LED from burning out. I went ahead an tried it and as I thought, the LED slowly burned out. Most likely from over voltage.
Yup, its DC. Or, you can buy a more powerful LED, that can be an option, as won't the resistor dim the light as well?
Well, that isn't a bad thing as without it the LED is way too bright. Most likely because it's being over volted. Bought some more LED and some resistors and that should take care of it. Easier than trying to find an LED that's the same voltage as the circuit, if the right one even exists.
Oh. Got a voltage from it? Good luck with your work though.