Help for Newb

webley445

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Saw a simple beginner's mod on the Lite Site and tried it. Attaching 2 LEDs to a 9v battery cap and hooking directly to a 9v batt.
Tried it and it didn't light up. What could I be doing wrong?
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Do you think I could have burned out the LEDs with too much voltage?
I used 2 yellow LEDs from Rad-Shack. Bad choice? Wanted to use an amber or yellow.

If this doesn't work I have another configuration I'll be working on using 2 AA's w/ 2-3 LEDs, what rating of LED should I use for that? Can be amber, yellow, or white. Thanks for any help.
 

Rothrandir

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well, i suppose you could have them hooked up backwards...or those particular leds might not be able to tolerate that.
 
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