The 330 Ω resistor on the LED strip’s data pin acts like a tiny speed bump for the signal. It protects the LEDs by keeping the data signal from being too strong or too fast, which helps the strip work correctly and last longer.
Courses and lessons with this Tutorial
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Build a DIY Rotating LED Clock Display – For Parents and Kids (Online and Self-Guided)
Discover the fun of DIY electronics with your child in this self-paced, beginner-friendly online course, where parents and kids work together to build a rotating LED strip display!
Designed for those with no prior experience, this project-based course walks you through the entire process of assembling a spinning LED display that uses persistence of vision to create a glowing clock.
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Tip the Balance – Mounting the LED Arm
Balancing Act
The goal of this lesson is to attach the LED circuit PCB to the motor at its center of mass to minimize vibrations while it spins. This is the final lesson where we’ll work on the hardware of your rotating LED display!
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