7i73 outputs - drive an LED?
19 Oct 2022 17:55 #254547
by spumco
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Working on a new pendant/panel plan and would like a few indicator LEDs connected to halui outputs (optional stop on, feed hold active, etc.).
The 7i73 manual indicates the outputs (other than OD0 and OD1 high-current) can drive (source?) 3.3v at 4mA. Can these drive an LED directly?
If yes, does anyone know of a non-SMD LED (prefer 3mm) that can be driven by a 7i73 without additional fussing like a current-limiting resistor on each LED?
I plan to use some cherry mx keys (or clones) for inputs, and ideally I'd stick some LED's in the switches for illuminated indicators. Not interested in USB, RGB keyboard/keypad or other software-based solution - direct I/O only.
Thanks,
Ralph
The 7i73 manual indicates the outputs (other than OD0 and OD1 high-current) can drive (source?) 3.3v at 4mA. Can these drive an LED directly?
If yes, does anyone know of a non-SMD LED (prefer 3mm) that can be driven by a 7i73 without additional fussing like a current-limiting resistor on each LED?
I plan to use some cherry mx keys (or clones) for inputs, and ideally I'd stick some LED's in the switches for illuminated indicators. Not interested in USB, RGB keyboard/keypad or other software-based solution - direct I/O only.
Thanks,
Ralph
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19 Oct 2022 18:12 #254548
by HansU
Replied by HansU on topic 7i73 outputs - drive an LED?
You can drive a low current LED directly from a 7i73 pin when you limit the current using a resistor.
I haven't heard of low current LEDs with an integrated resistor suitable for 3.3V. If there are some, then I guess they will be not easy to get.
So I would just pick a low current LED (one that lights bright enough at 4mA or so) and add a resistor.
I haven't heard of low current LEDs with an integrated resistor suitable for 3.3V. If there are some, then I guess they will be not easy to get.
So I would just pick a low current LED (one that lights bright enough at 4mA or so) and add a resistor.
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19 Oct 2022 18:26 #254551
by PCW
Replied by PCW on topic 7i73 outputs - drive an LED?
I think its best on any case to use a current limiting resistor.
A high efficiency LED should be used due to the low current drive.
A high efficiency LED should be used due to the low current drive.
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19 Oct 2022 18:35 #254553
by spumco
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Thanks all for the quick response.
I'm planning to hand-wire this thing, so adding half a dozen or so resistors shouldn't be too miserable.
I'm planning to hand-wire this thing, so adding half a dozen or so resistors shouldn't be too miserable.
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19 Oct 2022 22:22 #254567
by tommylight
Do you want mine also to make it properly miserable?![:) :)](/media/kunena/emoticons/smile.png)
I still have more to do, a lot more ... dang!
Jokes aside, go for it, as you might notice i do not know how many i have left, i never count them, just do in batches so it does not get boring.
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Really?I'm planning to hand-wire this thing, so adding half a dozen or so resistors shouldn't be too miserable.
Do you want mine also to make it properly miserable?
![:) :)](/media/kunena/emoticons/smile.png)
I still have more to do, a lot more ... dang!
Jokes aside, go for it, as you might notice i do not know how many i have left, i never count them, just do in batches so it does not get boring.
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20 Oct 2022 01:52 #254581
by spumco
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