How to Wire Multiple LEDs: Series vs. Parallel LED Circuits

Wire up any number of LEDs together for your prop, robot or any electronics project with this comprehensive series vs parallel LED circuit design tutorial.

📓 Ultimate Guide to Wiring LEDs

— Intro to LED Wiring: We kick off with the basics, ensuring even beginners can follow along.
— Wiring LEDs in Series: Learn how series wiring works, its impact on the overall voltage and brightness, and why it might be the right choice for certain projects.
— Wiring LEDs in Parallel: Discover the ins and outs of parallel wiring, how it affects current distribution, and when to use this method.
— Pros and Cons: Weigh the advantages and disadvantages of each wiring method, helping you make an informed decision based on your project's requirements.
— Practical Examples: Watch step-by-step demonstrations on wiring LEDs both ways, with tips for best practices.
— Choosing the Right Method: Understand the factors that influence whether series or parallel wiring is best suited for your robotics, animatronics, or motorized props.

🎬 Video Chapters: How to Wire LEDs in Series & Parallel
0:00 - Welcome
0:44 - Intro to LEDs
2:05 - Testing LEDs
2:59 - LED Anode & Cathode
3:38 - Series LED Circuits
4:46 - Ohm's Law: Calculating Resistor Values
5:06 - Resistors for Series LED Circuits
6:25 - Wiring an LED Series Circuit
7:28 - Pros & Cons of Series Circuits
8:32 - Parallel LED Circuits
9:30 - Resistors for Parallel LED Circuits
11:05 - Wiring a Parallel LED Circuit
14:18 - Pros & Cons of Parallel Circuits
15:33 - Multicolor LED Circuits
16:12 - Wiring a Multicolor LED Circuit
16:37 - Series-Parallel LED Circuits
17:05 - Resistors for Series-Parallel LED Circuits
18:40 - Wiring a Series-Parallel LED Circuit
20:08 - Wrap Up
20:35 - Join the Community
20:46 - Read the Full Tutorial

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[googooboyy]

Finally undestood it all, after over 4 decades of living. School should have had Youtube 30 years ago!

[samuraipinguin]

Like everyone else has said, this is the best explanation that I have ran across. Thank you for your tutorial!

[bridgetl.]

I was just getting more confused watching videos on LED circuits, and you’ve made it so easy. Thanks

[davecairns]

One of the best explained videos on parallel and series connections. Well done that girl. Puts all the blokes to shame.... 👍👍

[BulletproofPastor]

Great job! As an electronics R&D lab technician I worked these circuits daily (a long time ago.) You nailed this topic! You obviously understand your craft and can "splanify" it. When someone KNOWS a topic, they can explain it well. Thanks for getting straight to your topic and making a very useful video.

[mngrmike]

Enjoyable to watch. Love her plain talk around calculating resistance. ❤

[dennisd]

This is a very important subject for my 1947 Ford Pickup truck. I'd would like to run running lights on my running boards. Thank you for you sharing Rachel. Miss seeing you on TV.

[Schnipps]

This was an awesome video. You explained it all so clearly and plainly, no jargon. And those pictures help so much! I will be sad if any of mine die as they will be going in resin XD

[troy]

The coin battery is a great tip. Never thought of that. Beats always pulling out the alligator clips or breadboard every time I need to check one.

[bountyhunterbreaks]

There is another way to also tell, look inside the casing and the section of the LED that is larger is the negative side. This is good to know if someone cut all the leads the same length.

[yungsteezy]

Thank you so much for not using a bread board! I was able to understand everything. I love the organized chaos that was wiring all of the LEDs. :)

[perador]

I've just started getting into electronics and finding your videos so helpful. Thank you 😊

[Hambone]

Finally!! Straight forward, easy to follow along, readable diagrams, on point the WHOLE time and most all at no point did have to write down something that’s not explained to then go look that up. Amazing, thank you. I have two question… I’ve always wanted to start adding lights to my woodworking and art so I save all old electronics. Can you take resistors from those and use them? Also do you do a video on reading resistors? Thanks again

[DugEphresh]

Yvonne de Carlo, she was so amazing! Great taste and thanks for all the great information in your videos. Thanks for your time!

[BariumCobaltNitrogn]

I'm a little disappointed you didn't let the smoke out of any of them. Electro-boom has me jaded. Your excitement is quite infectious though. Is there a blooper reel?

[sweetmaths]

❤ this thank you. I'M NEARLY 60 and want to get my grand kids doing something different. So I'm having to learn this first. Great tutorial

[frostieone]

Good clear bright presentation !
Thanks

[melkatepyahoocom]

I so wish I had you when I was a freshman engineering student! It was such a nice refresher. Thank You!

[joepolidora]

I really enjoy the way you explain how leds are wired and voltage distribution. I knew some and learned more. Your enthusiasm is amazing. I just finished a project involving Lionel Trains, Erector build and changing from AC to DC. Had two combinations of lights, two separate 3mm yellow led circuits in series, then 5 mm Red/Green in parallel for signaling. I didn't see a way of attaching a photo. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[scentgrasslakerailway]

Thank you, I had a eureka moment when you so easily explained parallel curcuit for LED. Woohoo!