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Annie lamp voltage?

Started by Danimal, January 17, 2021, 12:37:49 PM

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Danimal

What is the voltage rating of the LEDs in the 5th gen Annie?   

Loco Bill Canelos

Hi Danimal,

Cant remember but there is a resistor in the circuits to both the front and back headlights, so any comparable size warm white Led should work fine.

Loco Bill
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Danimal

I think I asked the question wrong.  What is the voltage of the circuit?  Rectified 5v, 12v, 18v, connected straight to track power, etc..?

Loco Bill Canelos

Danimal,

Well I can't really help with that, but perhaps one of our electronics knowledgeable members will chime in with a proper answer.

Bill
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Greg Elmassian

Please note: LEDs run on current, not voltage.

There is a "current limiting" resistor inline with the LED, and it's value is calculated such that the resistor limits the current to a safe level.

I believe the resistors in the Big Hauler/Annie are from track voltage, and probably are nominal for 18-20 volts.

Not having a schematic, you would check this out with a meter.

Greg
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