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12-24-2010, 11:37 AM

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Can I use 100 ohm instead of 270ohm without problem for spark out on ms2 build?

12-24-2010, 12:19 PM

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Yes, but use a 1/2W resistor because you're pulling 50mA (=1/4W) through it.

12-24-2010, 12:25 PM

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I wouldn't quite say that 50mW are 1/4W. More like 1/16W, a bit less even. So he's fine with 1/4W.

12-24-2010, 12:30 PM

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50mA @ ~5V

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12-24-2010, 12:42 PM

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I used 1\2 watts anyways, cause its what I have on hand.

12-24-2010, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Techsalvager

Can I use 100 ohm instead of 270ohm without problem for spark out on ms2 build?

Yes.

5v through 100 ohms is 50ma, which is 0.25 watts. So a 1/4 watt resistor will do. It'll generate some heat, but it'll be fine. A 1/2 watt part won't even notice.

12-24-2010, 05:35 PM

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We use 100 ohm pullups in the PNPs. Some of the newer hotter coils prefer lots of pullup. Pretty sure they're all 1/4 watt.

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12-24-2010, 05:55 PM

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what's the advantage of more pullup?

12-24-2010, 06:18 PM

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12-24-2010, 06:20 PM

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They don't when it's really cold out...

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