3mm vs. 5mm for Clipping

[Route14]

Any difference with using a 5mm vs 3mm LED (of the same color) for clipping? I know color matters.

Thanks!

 

[Big Monk]

Any difference with using a 5mm vs 3mm LED (of the same color) for clipping? I know color matters.

Thanks!

Depends on the circuit whether they will fit but there is no difference between the sizes from a tonal standpoint.

 

[spi]

Assuming the forward voltage is the same... and usually it is but doesn't hurt to check if you have a dmm.

 

[Route14]

Depends on the circuit whether they will fit but there is no difference between the sizes from a tonal standpoint.

Awesome thanks! I didn't think so but thought I'd ask. I definitely have room on the board and a surplus of 5mms.

 

[Route14]

Assuming the forward voltage is the same... and usually it is but doesn't hurt to check if you have a dmm.

Yeah I'm not sure why I didn't think to start there. That's a good idea.