Electronic – Trying to figure out what resistor I need

resistors

My power source is 4 AAA batteries. The LED I'd like to use is a 2.65v ran at 1000mA. Does this mean a 3.3 ohm is sufficient?
Or a 3.2v ran at 700mA getting me a 4 ohm resistor?

Best Answer

You are far better off choosing a battery with more capacity and closer to load voltage.

e.g 3.6V LiPo with an active current limiter determined by Vbe =0.7V and I=Vbe/Re

The LED heat sink must be >1sq.in./W

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