How to connect Status LEDs

[nenno]

Hi...
I want to connect the status-led port (i think its D13) to my whole LED flexible Strips.
How can i do this. I think i need a transistor. Can someone post a working circuit, please?

nenno

[captaingeek]

maybe use a relay?

[captaingeek]

here's a circuit, not sure if this is the best method:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solid_state_relay

[bradleyk]

how much current does the leds draw?

[nenno]

they draw max. 400mA...

Turnigy High Density R/C LED Flexible Strip-Red:
http://hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh ... oduct=8941

[bradleyk]

this is the curcit, the bd 237 will support enough current

[nenno]

Thanks...

Today i tested the circuit. Works great. I use a BC639. The Datasheet says that this Transistor can handle 1A collector current.
... now i can connect a whole Christmastree to D13

The LEDs from 1m flexible Strip draw ca 250mA..

cu Nenno