How to convert a 6 volt flashlight into a 5 volt line?

Warlocc asked:


I've got a webcam with a flashlight on it. The light bulb is a little LED, on 5 volts. It's not very bright- I can't see anything. So I want to replace it with the light bulb(s) I have from a little flashlight. The flashlight is three LEDs, running on 6 volts. Can they run effeciently, one volt short?

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  • Mountain HardWear Sale

    February 24th, 2010

    Princess Rings

    The webcam LED is there to indicate the cam is active. It’s NOT there for illumination.

    The indicator LED might not be supplied with enough power to operate a more powerful LED. You risk overheating something – probably the current-limiting resistor is series with the LED (which may require only 2 volts or so, depending on colour)

  • Princess Rings

    February 27th, 2010

    Gold Bracelets

    they would work but they would be dim. just get you a superbright 5 volt led. try radioshack. heck if it was me i would just tape the flashlight on it.

  • flashlight

    March 1st, 2010

    Men’s Jewlery Rings

    Yes..not a problem on the voltage …

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