Scarfunkle11
Newbie level 1
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I am attempting to program a digital led strip with arduino just getting started on my electronics path in life. I am following this tutorial
https://learn.adafruit.com/digital-led-strip/wiring
I know that part of being a maker is hacking current electronics that you have. I have a AC to 6v 2.5 A dc power adapter right now and don't want to pay for a new one if I don't need to and I would love to learn more by altering or creating a circuit to utilize this power adapter that I do have since it seems to be close in the specs.
The tutorial calls for a 5V 2A power adapter. Would I be safe using this 6v 2.5 A ? If not (and even if so) how would I lower the voltage from 6v to 5v and the current down to 2 A from 2.5?
Thank you so much for any and all help, it is greatly appreciated.
https://learn.adafruit.com/digital-led-strip/wiring
I know that part of being a maker is hacking current electronics that you have. I have a AC to 6v 2.5 A dc power adapter right now and don't want to pay for a new one if I don't need to and I would love to learn more by altering or creating a circuit to utilize this power adapter that I do have since it seems to be close in the specs.
The tutorial calls for a 5V 2A power adapter. Would I be safe using this 6v 2.5 A ? If not (and even if so) how would I lower the voltage from 6v to 5v and the current down to 2 A from 2.5?
Thank you so much for any and all help, it is greatly appreciated.