How Do You Wire One Way Electrical Circuits?
An electrical circuit can have electrical current flowing in one direction (which is known as a direct current circuit), or it can have current changing direction at routine intervals (which is known as an alternating current circuit). To ensure that an electrical circuit has current flowing in one direction only, a diode, which is an active electronic device, can be placed into the electrical circuit. When a diode is used in this fashion, it is a rectifier diode. Cut three lengths of wire. Strip each end of each wire of ½ inch insulation. Connect one of the resistor leads to the diode cathode (which is marked on the diode housing with a line) lead, and solder the connection. Connect one end of the first wire to the free resistor lead, and solder the connection. Connect the other end of the wire to electrical ground. Connect one end of the second wire to one of the power supply terminals. Connect the other end of the second wire to the free lead on the diode (which is the anode). Solde
