Ease up on the current

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From: Jim English
Date: Wed, 08 Nov 1989 04:10

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I know this is probably elementary knowledge, but I'll ask
anyway. What would I need to do to a simple circuit to lighten
the current on it. Basically, the power (DC) comes in, passes
through a resistor, a transistor, and drives a light display.
The resistor and transistor get quite hot. I am using a 5 watt
resistor, and it hasn't helped. Do I put a cap across the 
resistor? ...Thanks...
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From: jenglish@tardis.Tymnet.COM (Jim English)
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Subject: Ease up on the current
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Date: 8 Nov 89 04:10:22 GMT
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