--- brusque@hotpop.com wrote:

> Hello Stephen,
>      interesting. Is this a reliable design? Do you turn on all LEDs
> (at the same HC595) at once with full luminosity? I'll receive some=20
> HC595 parts tomorrow, so I'll test this.

Yes it's quite reliable, just don't try driving at 25ma spec for long
term reliablity reasons.  The parts get warm to the touch (30C) at
about 18-20ma. I don't like to run things too far above ambient.
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>      Very cool parts. I've asked for samples. Let see if they'll
> attend me. Also, will try to buy some parts on Mouser or Farnell.
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They sell a good selection of parts you may or may not need (LOL).  The
nice thing about some of there drivers is that have a programable
current setting for them, VERY useful when you want to limit the
current for each device without those resistor packs.


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