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Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: nakeworks on January 07, 2011, 11:44:07 am
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So I'm ready to power up my LEDwiz and I am still confused after reading the directions. Not that they aren't clear, its just that I'm slow :dizzy: . I am trying to power 26 led buttons with the LEDwiz. I think I have to crimp and wire directly into the computer's power because the USB connection will not be enough. Is that correct? Also, can I daisy chain the grounds into the one ground on the LEDwiz? The power for the LEDwiz is attached to the +5v slot on the LEDwiz right? And do I still need to hook the USB cord to my computer or is that if you are going to make the LEDs change colors or whatever? Here are my photos:
Pic 2 is the wiring coming out the the Computer's Power
Pic 3 is the wiring going into the USB
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what voltage are your lights?
You don't daisy chain the grounds, you daisy chain the power, the grounds go to the LED WIZ
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Also, you don't connect the +5v to the +5v USB terminal. That is there to access the +5v of the USB power. The +5v would go to the Anode (+) side of your LED's or whatever device you are attempting to power. It's also a good idea to chain it to the "Bank Select" terminals, but probably won't be necessary if you are just running LED's.