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Supply 5v power to infrared LEDs

PC board that you solder your resistors, breakout board, connectors, etc. to

Limits current through each IR LED assembly. The lower the resistance value, the more current will flow and the brighter infrared light. Just make sure your IR LEDs do not get hot, if so use a higher resistance value. The length and gauge of the wire used to connect the IR LED assemblies will have an affect on the amount of current that flows. Choose 1% tolerance if available, otherwise 5% will also work. In my experience, 8.2 ohm resistors will result in 100mA of current through 3 OSRAM IR LEDs but YMMV.

Limits current and brightness of the indicator LED. If you are not using an indicator LED this part can be omitted. Before assembling the IR Power Distribution box, test your indicator LED brightness with different resistor values until the desired brightness is achieved. You should test brightness in a dark room if that is how you will be playing most of the time.

Use this switch when building a power distribution box with an internal switch. If using an external switch, any on/off switch will work.

Used to connect components on the prototype board. Stranded wire will also work but is a little more difficult to use as a jumper.

Keeps wires from pulling out of the screw terminals