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Step 3Parallel vs Series connection of the Star LEDs

Parallel vs Series connection of the Star LEDs
Use the parallel connection for 4 batteries (6 volts). For higher voltage battery packs I recommend the series connection.
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May 7, 2010. 1:42 PMpteranosaur says:
Me thinks you say-use the paralell connection for 4 batteries(6vdc),for higher voltage,use series connect...Will not the paralell connection only give 1.5vdc ?!
Nov 26, 2011. 11:16 PMmtaylor22 says:
He surely means the LEDs are connected in series or parallel, in the above post, as shown. The batteries are of course in series.

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