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Calculate LED Forward Voltage

Name: Calculate LED Forward Voltage
Channel: field16b
Description: Helpful for working out the forward voltage of an unidentified LED with basic tools, so that a suitable series resistor can be chosen.

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Why people recommend it

Helpful for working out the forward voltage of an unidentified LED with basic tools, so that a suitable series resistor can be chosen.

Watch for: Does not settle how much current the LED should take

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