hi all,
I'm trying to connect a LED strip to my arduino uno, so I will be able to control the light signal.
I have a switching power supply which is able to deliver the needed power (12 volt).
But I'm curious if it's possible to connect the LED to the power supply using the arduino jumping wires.
Will they be able to handle the voltage and current or do I need to buy a different kind of wires for this application?
I expect the LED strip to draw at least 1 amp.
Thanks in advance
The voltage handling capacity of a wire is governed by the insulation surround it. I don’t think there is a wire in the world that will not withstand 12V.
Current will cause heating in the wire but 1A can be handles with the sort of wire you can insert into an Arduino’s connectors.
Alright, thanks for your answer!
That's all I needed to know!
Thron1998:
I expect the LED strip to draw at least 1 amp.
That's just dandy and all, but what matters is the MOST you expect the strip to draw . . . .
Are these RGB LEDs?
A RGB led is actually 3 leds and not 1.
The OP will want to recalculate current draw bases on worst case scenario which is all the LEDs on.
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ieee488:
Are these RGB LEDs?A RGB led is actually 3 leds and not 1.
The OP will want to recalculate current draw bases on worst case scenario which is all the LEDs on.
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^ this.
And that will be (roughly) 60mA or so (potential) for EACH led if all leds are on at full blast. (white)
It adds up fast!!!
For what it's worth, there exist guidelines for the wire gauge appropriate for various current levels. For example: AWG - American Wire Gauge Current Ratings
22 gauge solid wire is typical for breadboard use. If you have something made up with pins on wire, it may be a thinner gauge and stranded wire.