LED 3mm Blue - Clear Lens, TH

As Makers, although we do sometimes like to build discrete projects, in which the beauty lies in the lack of wiring, modules and other bare Components, for all other times, it's great when our projects are nice and visible, allowing people to actually enjoy the complex project you've made. This is why LEDs will always have a soft spot in the hearts of every Maker, as LEDs not only offer a visual indication of what a project might be doing – think of Charging or Recording Indicators on mobile devices – but also provide some great visual effect to ensure your project is eye-catching and ready to amaze all onlookers.

These particular Discrete Component LED’s offer a nice 470nm Blue Glow, and feature a clear lens for brighter, more directionally oriented lighting. This makes it great for actual lighting purposes when compared to the softer glow of the Opaque LED counterparts, with the colour shining brighter out of the centre, and very little light shining from the sides. These are the same kinds of LEDs that are used in multicoloured novelty lamps, flashlight toys and other consumer items, but can certainly be used for more professional applications too, and are perfect to ensure that your project is eye-catching and ready to amaze.

Additional Resources:

• If you need to work out power supply requirements, this simple but Super Handy LED Calculator is ideal for quickly checking what supply you’ll need for a variety of serial and parallel configurations.