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How to Wire a Switch: Basic Connections How to wire a switch is a key skill, and this simple guide shows the basics. Learning this is vital for many electronic projects. Here, we assume you have an LED, a power supply, and a switch. Your goal is to connect all the parts so you can turn your LED on and...

How to Convert mA to Amps (Milliamps to Amps) This guide will show you exactly how to convert mA to Amps. This is also known as converting from milliamps to amps. It is a very easy calculation to do once you see how it works. This is a key skill for any electronics project. What are Milliamps and Amps? First...

Wiring LEDs in Parallel: A How-To Guide Wiring LEDs in parallel is the focus of this second part in our LED series. This method is often similar to wiring single LEDs. It simply involves connecting all your LEDs together. Then, you use a common positive (+) and negative (-) connection to power them. There are a couple of ways to...

How to Wire an LED: A Beginner's Guide with Formulas This guide explains the basics of how to wire an LED. We will focus on a single LED setup and show you how to calculate the correct resistor. Following these steps will give you the knowledge to wire LEDs in almost any scenario. Additionally, you can use the video below...

Xbox 360 controller LED mod Guide This full guide will walk you through a classic Xbox 360 controller LED mod. We will focus on the guide button dome. To get the best results, you must follow the steps exactly. This is because there are many detailed calculations for the resistors. First, you need to take apart your controller to get...

Custom Xbox 360 Controller: Part Installation Guide Learn to build your custom Xbox 360 controller. We'll show you how to install various custom parts. I recommend watching the video below first to get a clear idea of the installation process and pick up some helpful tips. Why Customize Your Xbox 360 Controller? Making a **custom Xbox 360 controller** is more...

Add Custom LED Lights to PC Case: A How-To Guide Learning to **add custom LED lights to a PC case** is a straightforward process. This guide will walk you through the general steps. I suggest watching the video above to get a clear idea of what you need to do and the overall process. Why Add Custom LED Lights to...

Xbox 360 Power Points for LED Mods This guide identifies the best Xbox 360 power points to use for your LED mods. Finding a reliable power source is the first step in any controller lighting project. The images below show you exactly where to find these points on the controller's circuit board. Identifying the Xbox 360 Power Points The correct...

Xbox 360 CG vs Matrix: How to Tell the Difference This guide explains the difference between an Xbox 360 CG vs Matrix controller board. It is pretty straightforward to tell them apart once you know what to look for. In short, the newer CG board has added electrical components that are not present on the old Matrix board. The images...

Ring of Light Mod: Xbox 360 LED Swap Guide This guide shows you how to perform a ring of light mod on your Xbox 360 controller. Specifically, you will learn to swap the original LEDs with new colored SMDs. This process, which people often call 'floating' the SMD off, requires careful soldering and precision. First, we will cover the tools...