Miniature Wired LEDs - 0805 SMT LED - Blue - 5 pack

These super-fine wired LEDs are a great pick for model-makers and crafters. They're also perfect for those who want to add small lights to a design without SMT soldering skills. This bundle of five Miniature Wired 0805 LEDs makes wiring a breeze. Measuring just 2mm x 1.25mm, they can be easily embedded in any structure, costume, or wearable. The wires are about 30cm long and made of 30AWG wire wrap wire. You can sew over them or embed them in a casing. Since they're single-strand wire-wrap, they'll hold their shape and can pass through small spaces. There are no series resistors in the strand. If you use another power supply, you'll need to calculate and solder in a resistor. Like most blue LEDs, they have a forward voltage of about 3.2V and a current limit of about 20mA. Follow our LED wiring guide to control them. Red is positive and blue is negative. Note: These LEDs are very delicate as there's no strain relief at the solder joint. When bending the wire, hold the LED by the wires to avoid stress on the solder point.

Using these wired LEDs is simple. First, decide where you want to place them in your model, costume, or other project. Since they're small, they can fit in tight spots easily. You can sew the 30cm-long wires over fabric or embed them in a casing. If you're using a power supply other than the standard one, you'll need to calculate and solder a resistor to the strand. Remember, the red wire is positive and the blue one is negative. When it comes to controlling the LEDs, follow our LED wiring/usage guide. As for maintenance, be very gentle with these LEDs because they're extremely delicate. There's no strain relief at the solder joint, so when you bend the wire, always hold the LED by the wires to prevent any damage to the solder point. This will help keep your LEDs working well for a long time.