MintyBoost, Blinkytape and a Reed Swich?

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MintyBoost, Blinkytape and a Reed Swich?

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Hello,

I am hoping to embed a Blinkytape operated by a MintyBoost but triggered on by the presence of a magnet. Could these two items work with a Reed Switch like this?

https://www.sparkfun.com/products/10601

Or other?

Thanks for your advice!

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Re: MintyBoost, Blinkytape and a Reed Swich?

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Depends on how you wire it up and how many LEDs you have.
That reed switch can only carry 1A. I don't think you would want to have it directly powering the LEDs or the MintyBoost.
Consider attaching the switch to a relay or transistor to carry the power.

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Re: MintyBoost, Blinkytape and a Reed Swich?

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Hi Rick,

Thank you for your reply and help! Just to clarify. I am thinking of powering only 1 Blinky Tape that I purchased from Adafruit: https://www.adafruit.com/products/1605 powered by the MIntyboost and the Reed previously mentioned.

Could you recommend an Adafruit "relay or transistor to carry the power" that I can buy in this configuration? Do I need to purchase any other supplies besides electrical wire?

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Re: MintyBoost, Blinkytape and a Reed Swich?

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This circuit should work,
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using this mosfet from our shop: https://www.adafruit.com/products/355

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Re: MintyBoost, Blinkytape and a Reed Swich?

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You are awesome - thank you!!!

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