So does anyone know how to do a quick test of this LED so that I can see if it even works with 2xaa or something like that?
I figure later I’ll give 2xAA cells a chance and see what happens, if it lights up I’ll be good to try and fix this build today or scrap it and work on another.
Accidentally killed my driver by ripping off the positive wire and the IC that sat next it when installing it the other day in my S3 host >_<
Ripped the dome off when I was trying to remove the battery wires, hopefully it still functions.
Next time I’ll pot the top of the driver in some silicone so this doesn’t happen again; Darn 219, it’s the only light I can’t get to last more than a few seconds before I destroy it in someway.
Yes, 2AA's should provide enough voltage to see if the emitter works.
I've accidentally ripped of more than a few 219 domes. It's easy to do. Sometimes the emitter still works, but the tint has always been awful as most of the phosphor ripped off with the domes.
I use the 3AA battery holders and solder wires to the ends, for testing all kinds of leds, but the ones at Radio Shack or all over the net, like these, work too. As long as they are Serial. Or With a switch if you want. 3AA or 3AA it does not matter. Or one Li-ion too.