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I purchased LED's from Amazon that have two wires sticking out the end of them and no way to connect it to a 12v DC power cord, is there a device that I can buy on the cheap to get these working without having to solder or mod in any way.

Thanks.

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standard molex connection. pins and connector should run a few bucks at an electronics store (or online). If you don't want to solder the leads you can crimp them over (soldering is better).

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Just now, runit3 said:

standard molex connection. pins and connector should run a few bucks at an electronics store (or online). If you don't want to solder the leads you can crimp them over (soldering is better).

I'm wanting to plug them straight into the wall and use them behind my desk, also do I have to solder, I would like to avoid it if I can since I would have to bring it to my school for the tools.

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Just now, Ladicius said:

I'm wanting to plug them straight into the wall and use them behind my desk, also do I have to solder, I would like to avoid it if I can since I would have to bring it to my school for the tools.

Oh. Jesus. I thought you were using them in a computer. In that case no, you'll need some type of converter box for them. I'd suggest checking this website: https://www.superbrightleds.com/

It's where I get all my LED supplies from.

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2 minutes ago, Ladicius said:

I purchased LED's from Amazon that have two wires sticking out the end of them and no way to connect it to a 12v DC power cord, is there a device that I can buy on the cheap to get these working without having to solder or mod in any way.

Thanks.

http://imgur.com/a/tpwaq

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I have a guide here that goes over hooking them up under Wiring up LED's for those they just need 12V if they are single color LED's:

 

 

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