Got a question about Controller Led's

[stunned]

So ive been putting leds on controllers for a while. but some controllers barely light up unless there is full batteries or a play-n-charge plugged in. I know the blue leds are the lowest in mcd or whatever its called. should I use a led with a brighter mcd or is there another way to make them brighter?

any help would be great

[snowcolt17]

had the same problem. i think its bc the blues use more voltage even though the battery isnt dead it requires more power to power the leds..

[Modded Matt]

when leds dont light to their full potential, they are not getting the needed forward voltage.

[Cookie Monster]

if the leds are controlled via the ground point, wouldn't it just be possible to find a higher voltage point for the positive?

[Phantom]

if the leds are controlled via the ground point, wouldn't it just be possible to find a higher voltage point for the positive?

the AA batterys can only supply 3V, most blue LED's have 3.3v forward voltage

[1TONpete]

I try to get low v leds for rol swaps etc.

[stunned]

Alright ill have to try doin something. cause its getting annoying. thanks for the help guys

[1TONpete]

You can try using high v AA batteries . They sell high v rechargeable aa batteries . Search for NiZn made. By powergenix. They need their own charger.