Alright, i have a 12v power switch. I have a 5 volt LED i want to switch on and off. Can i just put a resistor in the middle of the line? Or is there some easier way.
12V-molex switch connector(giving power)
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..........0 Yellow wire (12V)
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..........0 Black wire (ground)
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..........0 nothing
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..........0 Nothing
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5V molex connector (needs power)
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..........0 Nothing attached
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..........0 Nothing attached
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..........0 Black wire (ground)
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..........0 Red wire (5V)
as you can see, when i plug them in together, none of the wires match up. I was thinking of moving the yellow to the red, but thats 12V on a 5V item.
Help the electronic noob
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12V-molex switch connector(giving power)
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..........0 Yellow wire (12V)
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..........0 Black wire (ground)
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..........0 nothing
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..........0 Nothing
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5V molex connector (needs power)
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..........0 Nothing attached
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..........0 Nothing attached
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..........0 Black wire (ground)
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..........0 Red wire (5V)
as you can see, when i plug them in together, none of the wires match up. I was thinking of moving the yellow to the red, but thats 12V on a 5V item.
Help the electronic noob
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