3mm Round Top Diffused Pure Green LED - Ultra Bright
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- SKU
- 3MMDIFFUSEDROUNDTOPLEDGREENPURE
- Color
- Pure Green
- Size
- 3mm Round Top Diffused
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Description / 3mm Round Top Diffused Pure Green LED - Ultra Bright
The 3mm Diffused Pure Green LED has a diffused lens that scatters light evenly in all directions, eliminating the visible bright point that clear-lens LEDs produce. The result is a soft, uniform glow — the LED looks like it is emitting light from the entire lens surface, not from a single point inside. This is the right choice when the LED will be visible to the eye or shining through a translucent material.
Green diffused is essential for Warhammer conversions (Necron gauss, Chaos Warpstone) and nature-themed LEGO builds.
| Size | 3mm (T-1) |
| Forward Voltage | 3.0-3.4v |
| Brightness | 8,000-10,000mcd |
| Viewing Angle | Diffused |
| Lens | Diffused |
| Package | T-1 through-hole DIP |
| Drive Current | 20mA typical |
Why diffused instead of clear?
Clear-lens LEDs produce a focused, directional beam with a visible bright die point — great for signals and flashlights, but inside a translucent prop, model building, or LEGO brick, that bright point looks wrong. Diffused LEDs scatter the light so the entire lens glows evenly. The rule: use clear for focused/directional, use diffused for glow/ambient.
Common applications
- LEGO lighting mods: Warhammer Warpstone glow and gauss weapon effects. The diffused lens produces a smooth glow through translucent LEGO bricks — no visible point source. Used by Brickstuff, Light My Bricks, and BriksMax kit builders. Clear for headlights, diffused for everything else.
- Cosplay and prop lighting: Warhammer Warpstone glow and gauss weapon effects, LEGO forest/nature lighting, model railroad signal (proceed), escape room potion props. Behind translucent materials (resin, Worbla, frosted acrylic), the diffused output creates a natural “the object is glowing” effect.
- Model railroad building windows: A diffused LED inside a model structure illuminates the whole interior evenly — no “flashlight shining out” effect. 3mm fits HO and N scale structures.
- Warhammer and miniature wargaming — plasma weapon glow, power sword energy, eye lenses, terrain braziers and fire effects. Diffused LEDs are strongly preferred among miniature painters and terrain builders for realistic glow effects.
- Night lights and accent lighting: Inside 3D-printed enclosures, frosted glass, or resin castings for a gentle ambient glow. The diffusion prevents harsh glare.
- Aquarium moonlighting: Blue diffused LEDs provide soft lunar simulation for nighttime viewing without stressing fish or promoting algae.
- Photography light painting: Diffused LEDs produce smooth, creamy light trails in long-exposure photography. Clear LEDs create trails with a bright core.
Standard T-1 through-hole footprint. Fits all 3mm LED holders, bezels, and panel-mount clips.
Frequently Asked Questions
Also available: 1.8mm (smaller) · 5mm (larger)
Sold individually (1 LED per quantity ordered).
More Information
| Size | 3mm Round Top Diffused |
|---|---|
| Color | Pure Green |
| Luminosity/Brightness | 8,000-10,000 mcd |
| Forward Voltage | 3.0-3.4v |
| Current | 20mA |
| Wavelength | 515-525nm |
| Viewing Angle | Diffused |
| Mount Style | Through Hole (DIP) |
| Lens Color | Diffused In Emitting Color |
| LED Brightness Class | Super/Ultra/Extreme |
| Documentation Link | Documentation: 3mm Diffused Round Top Green LED Datasheet / Specifications |
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