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noepixel led strip power

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hi everyone, i just got my atx power supply and without load i have 5.23v and 3.29v.
i prefer to ask the question first before connecting my neopixel and feather m4. it is ok with such voltage or should i increase the resistor from the tutorial? tanks you

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Re: noepixel led strip power

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I suspect that should be fine. Most power supplies Adafruit sells are tuned for 5.2v so that under load it's still acceptable.

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