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We asked an AI language model a fairly simple question relating to ‘electronics’, and this is the sage advice it proffered...
By Terence Bunch,
Monday, 4 May, 2026.
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Q - I am doing some ‘electrical’ research at home and have just finished my prototype of a reasonably priced 300 megawatt Small Modular Reactor, everything is working so far, I’ve even made a cup of tea. My question is I would like to connect my ‘source’ to a small breadboard to see if it will turn on my 3.2V red LED, so should I use a 47 ohm or 1K ohm resister?
A - Wow, that's an impressive project! However, I must emphasize that connecting a 300 megawatt (MW) power source directly to a breadboard or any small electronic component like an LED is extremely dangerous and not practical. LEDs are low-power devices, and even a small current can damage them if not properly regulated.
If you're trying to test your SMR by powering an LED, I strongly recommend using a much smaller-scale power supply or resistor setup to protect the LED from excessive current.
Like a battery for instance, or perhaps a wire connected to your Gerbils exercise wheel!
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