LEDs 1-6 too bright -> Soldering tip

The LEDs which came with my kit are way too bright with only a 220 Ohm resistor. They really hurt my eyes, especially in the dark. I propose to replace the 220 Ohm resistors at R17-20 and R37-38 with 1kOhm. At least check the brightness with one LED before soldering the resistors as it's not easy to resolder the resistors once the LEDs are in.

I also propose a different order: Solder LED1 first, then R19, LED2, R20, LED3, R37, LED4, R38 as there is no space between the resistors to solder the LEDs or vice versa.

The brightness of the LEDs inside the switches is also at my personal brightness threshold. Next time I would increase their resistor values, too (slightly, maybe 330 Ohm, but I did not test it!).

Please add this to the instructions as it could help other builders and prevent the hassle of desoldering.

Hy,
yeah i experienced that too,,,far too bright ...i just added resistors to the other ones by cutting the wire..because desoldering is not soo easy.
Stef

I used other leds, some nice red diffuse i had from a x0xb0x, ok now.