Personalized front panel illumination using LEDs
Personalized front panel illumination using LEDs
Hello everyone, my first update here is about creating a custom open "pc case" for my main workstation. Because of this purpose, I often replace components during testing and repairs. Right now, I rely on "angel eye" 12V momentary switches for turning things on/off and resetting, plus HDD indicators that switch on/off. I also use LED indicators similar to the ones shown here: https://www.amazon.com/Display-Power-But...B07KM8JYYV Since these LEDs operate at 12V, I connect them using a PnP transistor and supply power from my PSU. However, I’m finding it tricky to get the HDD LED to blink properly based on its usage. I noticed there are 5V versions of those LEDs available that could simplify things by eliminating extra 12V from the PSU. But I’m not sure if they’ll handle the current demands compared to regular front-panel LEDs, which are typically 5V rated. Have anyone experienced this before or knows if front-panel LED output is sufficient for such devices?