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my power-on LED didn't like 12 volts. It exploded instantly.
**use extreme caution around these dangerous devices***
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"It appears that the CPU was operating so fast that it began to execute instructions before they arrived."
[This message has been edited by TNproud2b (edited 06-16-2000).]
LEDS are devices which require 0.6V to operate, and are always used in series with a protective resistor to limit current. So dont be surprised http://discussions.hardwarecentral.com/smile.gif
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Everyone makes mistakes.
I create disasters
How did you accidentally give your LED 12v's?
Damn!! And I had overclocking my LED's as one of my weekend projects. I guess that idea is out the window. http://discussions.hardwarecentral.com/biggrin.gif
