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General formula for LED resistor is ...

\$\huge R = \frac{V_{Supply} - V_{LED}}{I_{LED}}\$

Where:

  • \$I_{LED}\$ is your chosen LED drive current which should be less than the maximum value stated in the LED's spec sheet.
  • \$V_{LED}\$ is the minimum forward voltage of the LED at your chosen \$I_{LED}\$
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