Probably a Dumb Question about LEDs
- Thread starter RSRecords
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3mm hole for a 3mm led is fine ,most equipment sets the led more or less flush with the panel ,you could have it protrude also but there's nothing to stop it from becoming pushed back in which case the solder connection could get damaged , a blob of hot glue will secure it ,but theres also led bezels available either in plastic or chrome ,use of these will require a different sized hole .
have a look here,
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xled+bezel.TRS0&_nkw=led+bezel&_sacat=0
have a look here,
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xled+bezel.TRS0&_nkw=led+bezel&_sacat=0
kante1603
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Hello,RSRecords said:
you can also use a perfboard.Say it has 5,08 mm (standard 1/10th of an inch,use every second hole) pitch then do your 3 mm holes at that pitch.Put in the leds to the perfboard,then fiddle the leds into their holes,flip the whole thing onto a flat surface,solder.Screw the pcb to the frontpanel.The led string will now sit perfectly flush to the panel,using flat head leds will even look nicer.
No bezels or clips visible then,only 2 screws if bolting the pcb through the panel,totally nice when having pressed-in bolts or screws at the backside.
Just how I prefer it,
best regards,
Udo.
kante1603
Well-known member
I thought you meant an led meter string or something like that.RSRecords said:
A bit overkill for a single one,so I'd solder it just to anything that can hold it in place there.If an xlr connector is its' direct "neighbour" then yes,use it by direct soldering and bending to fit the position (don't forget the pre resistor).Or use a clip or a screw-in led holder.
Best regards,
Udo.
kante1603
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kante1603
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https://www.head-fi.org/threads/what-hole-size-for-3mm-t1-leds.199631/
