How an RGB LED works and how to use one! | Basic Electronics

Ever want to learn how an RGB LED works? RGB LEDs are awesome because you can dynamically create basically any color of the rainbow. We wanted to do this quick overview so that you can better understand what they are and how to set them up. If you want to do this yourself, all the wiring and code used in this example are on our website, here: https://www.circuitbread.com/tutorials/how-rgb-leds-work-and-how-to-control-color

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Table of Contents:
0:00 Introduction
00:23 What is RGB LED?
00:42 What does RGB LED stands for?
01:13 How to get a certain color output with RGB LED?
02:23 What is the difference between a common anode and common cathode?
02:35 How to control each color in an RGB LED?
05:00 What to take into account when controlling the color output in an RGB LED?

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