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dirtdiver
dirtdiver over 14 years ago

Hi, im using the arduino to turn on a relay and complete a curcuit connecting the USB to a curcuit like this one :

 

    The IR's are TSHA203  , 100mA , Vr -5V, 180mW,image

Now one thig i dont understand is how 5 * 0.1 = 0.5 W and not 0.18 W, so I assumed that it could work on lower values like 2 volts or 50 mA and these are the maximum ones.

...But i guess i was wrong couse the resistors are overheating.Can you guys point me in the right direction?

Thanks!

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  • e14 Contributor
    e14 Contributor over 14 years ago +1
    You need to ask yourself "Do I need to drive with 100ma or not?". 100ma is the maximum non pulsed current allowed. As you already know, then the resistors need to dissipate about 500 mW. If the answer…
  • billabott
    billabott over 14 years ago +1
    Having watched this YouTube Video in order to learn what a "freetrack helmet" is; I have a suggestion in the form of a question. Why not use a single LED and 3 bundles of optical fiber(s)? These LEDs:…
  • R_Phoenix
    R_Phoenix over 14 years ago in reply to dirtdiver +1
    interesting idea indeed, but if i use optical fiber first I would have to find optical fiber , http://www.mouser.com/Search/Refine.aspx?N=11203177
  • Nate1616
    Nate1616 over 14 years ago in reply to R_Phoenix

    very impressive!

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  • dirtdiver
    dirtdiver over 14 years ago in reply to Nate1616

    thank you! image

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  • rhughes-uk
    rhughes-uk over 14 years ago in reply to dirtdiver

    Thats a terrific job. I'm off to order some parts right now.:) Please keep this forum informed of your progress.

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  • dirtdiver
    dirtdiver over 14 years ago in reply to rhughes-uk

    Thanks, i will soon upload the video with the Leds on a hat i made, but right now im working on a DIY guitar hero drums , guitar , microphone, and ....wait for it... image  a laser harp for the guitar hero

    im also working on a cell phone detonator (not like the one on youtube couse that one WILL kill you image)

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  • YT2095
    YT2095 over 14 years ago

    I really like that! I had no idea it would be as smooth as it was as well, Nice work! image

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