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Kaytrim:
From GGG Site

--- Quote ---Power Requirements: 100ma @ 5v DC Per button.

Connection:

The buttons have 2 wires attached to them. One side has a resistor at the end wrapped in heat-shrink tubing. This lead goes to the LED-Wiz™. The metal post was left long so multiples could fit beside each other on the terminal, so it might need to be clipped a bit to fit. The other wire goes to +5v. Be sure that the power requirements for the device are met properly, otherwise damage may occur to the components the power is being drawn from. GroovyGameGear / IDVT Inc. will assume no responsibility for damages caused by improper use.

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RandyT:

Just a quick clarification:

The LED-Wiz isn't the problem, rather the USB port.  The LED-Wiz can handle 500ma per output, while the USB can only supply 500ma in total.

Also, the LED-Wiz is repairable, but your USB port probably won't be.

To run any quantity of the NovaGems, you will need to split a 5v line off from your PC power supply.

RandyT

Hoopz:
I am using the LEDwiz to power 14 buttons and it's connected via USB.  Should I have the 5v line connected to the LEDwiz?  It's been this way since early March and I haven't had any problems.  At least, not yet...    :)

Kaytrim:

--- Quote from: HooPZ on May 02, 2007, 12:28:35 pm ---I am using the LEDwiz to power 14 buttons and it's connected via USB.  Should I have the 5v line connected to the LEDwiz?  It's been this way since early March and I haven't had any problems.  At least, not yet...    :)

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Are you using the NovaGems or the button blaster LEDs?  If you are using the Button Blasters then you are fine.
14 x 20 = 280ma, well below the 500ma that you can get via USB.


--- Quote from: RandyT on May 02, 2007, 12:24:40 pm ---
Just a quick clarification:

The LED-Wiz isn't the problem, rather the USB port.  The LED-Wiz can handle 500ma per output, while the USB can only supply 500ma in total.

Also, the LED-Wiz is repairable, but your USB port probably won't be.

To run any quantity of the NovaGems, you will need to split a 5v line off from your PC power supply.

RandyT

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Thanks for straighting me out Randy  ;D

Hoopz:

--- Quote from: Kaytrim on May 02, 2007, 12:33:36 pm ---
--- Quote from: HooPZ on May 02, 2007, 12:28:35 pm ---I am using the LEDwiz to power 14 buttons and it's connected via USB.  Should I have the 5v line connected to the LEDwiz?  It's been this way since early March and I haven't had any problems.  At least, not yet...    :)

--- End quote ---

Are you using the NovaGems or the button blaster LEDs?  If you are using the Button Blasters then you are fine.
14 x 20 = 280ma, well below the 500ma that you can get via USB.



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Sorry, I am using the NovaGems.

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