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5v bypass for LED running on 2 AAA batteries

An interactive diode, LED, transistor and resistor circuit built in the DCACLab online simulator by Casey Shea.

Preview of 5v bypass for LED running on 2 AAA batteries
Open in the lab Embed The simulation runs as a demo that pauses after two minutes; open it in the lab to keep going.

What's inside

  • 2× Battery
  • 2× Resistor (418 Ω, 100 kΩ)
  • 1× LED
  • 2× Diode
  • 1× Transistor
  • 2× Switch
  • Measured with Multimeter

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Battery Diode Switch Multimeter Transistor Resistor LED

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By Casey Shea
Saved September 05, 2024 · updated January 15, 2026
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Page: dcaclab.com/circuits/76245-5v-bypass-for-led-running-on-2-aaa-batteries

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Cite: Shea, C. (2024). 5v bypass for LED running on 2 AAA batteries. DCACLab. https://dcaclab.com/circuits/76245-5v-bypass-for-led-running-on-2-aaa-batteries

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