Suitable reverse protection diodes for white LEDs

[peteski]

And if you want something really small, try http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/BGX%2050A%20E6327/BGX50AINCT-ND/506331 .  It is rated for 140mA (which is more than you will use - probably less than 20mA).

There are ones even smaller at Digikey, but those are really hard to solder. 

[tehachapifan]

And if you want something really small, try http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/BGX%2050A%20E6327/BGX50AINCT-ND/506331 .  It is rated for 140mA (which is more than you will use - probably less than 20mA).

There are ones even smaller at Digikey, but those are really hard to solder. 

Thanks, Peteski, I ended up getting some of these but I have no idea what pads would get connected to what (track power/frame halves vs. LED with resistor). The data sheets aren't much help because I don't speak whatever language that is. Any help would be appreciated....in really basic terms, that is.

[peteski]

Thanks, Peteski, I ended up getting some of these but I have no idea what pads would get connected to what (track power/frame halves vs. LED with resistor). The data sheets aren't much help because I don't speak whatever language that is. Any help would be appreciated....in really basic terms, that is.

Does this help?  The bar in the LED symbol denotes cathode (negative side). Feel free to ask more questions.

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[tehachapifan]

That's perfect! thanks, Peteski!

[Lemosteam]

@tehachapifan and @peteski, I can confirm the above schematic works flawlessly! 

[tehachapifan]

Excellent!