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Calculations

LED Formula

LED Spec:

2.8v (forward voltage) 20ma (current)

Vsupply = 5v (Pi Power) Vf = 2.8v (Led Volts) R = resistor value If = desired current

Vr = Vsupply - Vf R = Vr / If

Vr = 5V - 2.8V = 2.2V R = 2.2V / 20mA = 110 ohms

Make sure to add some play room, we use a 120 omhs resistor