>What is beginning?The tag the wiper connects to when the pot is rotated fully
counter-clockwise. From the rear of the pot, with the tags up, it is the
left.. The center pin is the wiper.
>Do i then wire ground to the right wiper or what would be called 'pot end'If the circuit diagram and/or wiring instructions do not specify a ground
>using this terminology? or is it not needed?
connection, then don't add one. In the case of an older board using hte
beginning center end markings (B, C and E) all three would be on the PCB if
needed.
>Last question is there any problem using 5mm LED's over the 3mm ones? theseNo. The difference between sizes is literally the size. Differences between
>are the specs from the ones i want to use :
colors are, however, significant in some instances.
4000mcd will be WAY too bright. Use a 10k in series with it instead of 1k.
Ken
>Reverse Voltage (VR) 5V_______________________________________________________________________
>Reverse Current ( at VR=5V) <=10uA
>Operating Temperature -40C ~ 85C
>Storage Temperature -40C ~ 100C
>Lead Soldering Temperature 260C for 5 seconds (Max)
>Power Dissipation 4.5 mW
>Emitted Color Blue
>Wavelength (20mA) 465 - 475nm
>Lens Appearance Water Clear
>Absolute max Rating Pd : 120 mW
>IF : 20 mA
>Peak IF : 120 mA
>Electro-optical Date (20mA) VF : 3.2V (Max 3.4V)
>IV : 4,000 mcd (3,500 mcd Min, 4,500mcd Max)
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>Anyway thanks for the answers im sure will be forthcoming ;) can't wait to
>get this baby powered ;) and if you wnat to reply direct email to
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