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| If you are connecting the Arduino to your computer and have a small strip of LED's, let's say <20, you can power them directly from the USB port: | If you are connecting the Arduino to your computer and have a small strip of LED's, let's say <20, you can power them directly from the USB port: | ||
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| Make sure that ALL grounds are connected. | Make sure that ALL grounds are connected. | ||
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| + | ===Powering Large Projects=== | ||
| + | * Grounds should be common | ||
| + | * Power the LED's directly from the PS | ||
| + | * Each LED consumes up to 60mA | ||
| + | * Insert power every 5 meters or so. | ||
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