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reallyrandy
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May 13, 2024 - #1
Can I attach an external LED to my BlueSCSI v1.0-c? If so, which 2 posts do I attach it to?
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May 13, 2024 - #2

reallyrandy
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May 13, 2024 - #3
>> eric said:
Have you checked out the docs? https://github.com/erichelgeson/BlueSCSI/wiki/External-LED#10-abc Click to expand...
That's what I was looking for, thanks. Don't know a lot about the hardware part of it but I'll see if I can make sense of it.

reallyrandy
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May 13, 2024 - #4
OK, so if I attach the LED to the 5v & GND circled in the photo that's just for power, right?
It says "you can use the same pin, PA0 as 1.1 does, you will have to solder it yourself" but I don't see a PA0.





and it says I'll need a resistor rated for my LED (between 300-500 ohms. I know very little about that sort of thing, any recommendations for a resistor for the built in SE/30 LED?

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May 13, 2024 - #5
PA0 is Pin A0, this is for activity, which I assume you want.

You seem to be looking at both the power and activity sections of the link I sent, pick the one you want that LED to be and follow those instructions.

Lastly, we'd usually just pick 330ohm resistors - something in the middle. You'll need some resistor or you'll burn out the LED. Unfortunately it depends on what the LED is rated for so I cant just tell you the resistor to get. But 330ohm is generally safe, though may be a bit dim. You can usually pick up packs of resistors of varying values for cheap - handy for projects like this.

reallyrandy
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May 13, 2024 - #6
Awesome, thanks! (didn't realise "P" just stood for "pin") :oops:

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