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Resistor man

Step 4Connect to ground

Connect to ground
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He now needs to be firmly connected to both ground and Vcc :p

Once he is connected, bend him into a comfortable position and place him where he belongs, on top of your monitor.

If he doesn't work (as in walk, talk, eat, sleep and take over the world), please consult the circuit diagram and check if you've missed something :)
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4 comments
Dec 14, 2008. 1:52 AMrickdf says:
Nice looking project. But it really should light up, JMHO. //rick//
Sep 12, 2009. 12:59 AMeggyeggyeggy says:
You could do that by making the body ou of some sort of battery... A small one but a AA may work for a bigger one Hmm... YOU CAN USE THIS IDEA FOR AN INSTRUCTIBLE BUT BE SURE TO MENTION ME!!!!!!!!
Dec 9, 2006. 2:02 PMshindvs says:
HOW LED GET SUPPLY BOTH CATHODE AND ANODE SHORTED TOGETHER

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I like microcontrollers and LEDs :D