Just a quick question. Can you wire a 330ohm 1/4 watt resistor with a 68ohm 1/2 watt resistor to make a 398ohm resistor? does the wattage difference cause a problem?
Thanks
Resistor Question
Moderators: Sparky, Moderators
-
USS Atlantis
- Posts: 2388
- Joined: Sat Sep 08, 2007 6:44 pm
- Location: Galaxy 217, Orion Arm, Sol System, Sol III, 44° 53' N 93° 13' W (Local coordinate system)
- Contact:
Yes, that's entirely do-able
Hooking up resistors in series adds the resistance - no matter how many you hook up
The wattage issue is a non-issue - the wattage rating indicates how much power can go through the resistor safely - since LED's mostly require 1/4 watt, putting that 1/2 watt in there won't harm a thing
Hooking up resistors in series adds the resistance - no matter how many you hook up
The wattage issue is a non-issue - the wattage rating indicates how much power can go through the resistor safely - since LED's mostly require 1/4 watt, putting that 1/2 watt in there won't harm a thing