https://www.baldengineer.com/tag/current-limiting-resistorsRecent content in Current Limiting Resistors on Bald EngineerHugoen-USMon, 22 Dec 2014 21:55:04 +0000https://www.baldengineer.com/addohms-8-leds-and-current-limiting-resistors.htmlMon, 10 Feb 2014 12:00:49 +0000https://www.baldengineer.com/?p=2277The idea for AddOhms #8 has been around for quite some time. I’m always trying to find ways to explain why current limiting resistors are necessary. So while working in the shop one day, I decided to play with some LEDs and a bench-power supply. Then I decided to record what happens.

https://www.baldengineer.com/5-arduino-myths.htmlWed, 01 Jan 2014 12:00:59 +0000https://www.baldengineer.com/?p=2232Having spent the past 6 years writing code for the Arduino platform, I’ve noticed a trend in myths from both newcomers and veteran users. Here are the Top 5 Myths I see come up on forums, in classes, and on IRC. 1. The Arduino uses its own Language This myth isn’t helped by the Arduino.cc home page used to say “T he microcontroller on the board is programmed using the Arduino programming language.”

https://www.baldengineer.com/led-basics.htmlWed, 21 Dec 2011 03:13:39 +0000https://www.baldengineer.com/?page_id=569Nearly every consumer device makes use of the Light Emitting Diode (LED). This highly versatile device offers an easy way to add an indicator to any project while drawing a relatively small amount of current. Once their operation is understood, adding them to any project is a simple task. This tutorial is a simplified explanation of how a LED works and how to select a current limiting resistor. The LED tutorial here is enough to use LEDs in a project but is not intended to be a thorough explanation.