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Step 6Insert and Solder Resistors to LEDs
Bend
I bought a pack of (100) 120 Ohm, 1/8W resistors on Ebay for a few bucks. I devised a way to attach the resistor to each LED to save space and keep it in place. You can experiment with what works for you, but I ended up tucking the resistor underneath the positive lead of the LED (see photo).
Use pliers to bend each resistor to the shape in the photo. Bend the positive lead of the LED so that it creates a space for the resistor to fit underneath. If you make it snug, it will pinch the resistor a little so that it stays in place.
Insert & Solder
I found it helpful to insert a few resistors, then solder them in place. Even if you bend everything perfectly, it's hard to work with the resistors poking out the side.
Solder the positive lead of each LED to its corresponding resistor. Clip the excess when finished.
I bought a pack of (100) 120 Ohm, 1/8W resistors on Ebay for a few bucks. I devised a way to attach the resistor to each LED to save space and keep it in place. You can experiment with what works for you, but I ended up tucking the resistor underneath the positive lead of the LED (see photo).
Use pliers to bend each resistor to the shape in the photo. Bend the positive lead of the LED so that it creates a space for the resistor to fit underneath. If you make it snug, it will pinch the resistor a little so that it stays in place.
Insert & Solder
I found it helpful to insert a few resistors, then solder them in place. Even if you bend everything perfectly, it's hard to work with the resistors poking out the side.
Solder the positive lead of each LED to its corresponding resistor. Clip the excess when finished.
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