Meet the LEDs¶
Form Factors (size, shape, type)¶
Bulb
3mm 5mm
RGB
RGB is really 3 lights in one.
Common anode vs. common cathode: http://flashgamer.com/arduino/comments/rgb-led-common-cathode-or-common-anode
If you are mixing colors, diffused LEDs might be better otherwise you can see the individual diodes lit.
Pixel
BlinkM
Ghetto Pixel http://www.instructables.com/id/Ghetto-Pixels-Building-an-open-source-BlinkM/#commentactioncontainer_CF0Q2CTGP7IS5IH
Strip
Array / Matrix
7 segment
High Power
SMT
Properties¶
Operating Properties
- Forward Voltage
- Forward Current
Light properties
- Luminosity / Luminous Intensity / Brightness
- Wavelength
- Viewing Angle
Hackable Consumer Products¶
- GE light strings
- IKEA Dioder
Product Page: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20119418/ Tutorials: