Hi I am designing my first Arduino project using the Arduino mini pro 5v (previously i have used mega or UNO). what i am unsure on is where to start with the power input stage. i have a 12vDC switch mode supply this powers the arduino (via raw input) a 12V led strips (via FETS and PWM) a big e…

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