Dividing energy from power source

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To power three LEDs independently from two AA batteries, each LED should be connected in parallel with its own switch and current-limiting resistor. This setup ensures that each LED receives the same voltage and current without affecting the others when switched on. Wiring the LEDs in parallel is the most effective solution for achieving this configuration. The discussion confirms that this method is straightforward despite initial complexity in understanding. Overall, using parallel circuits allows for independent control of each LED's power supply.
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If I set up 2 AA batteries to power 3 LEDs (each of which had an on/off switch), how would I set up a circuit which allows the same voltage and current to be supplied to each LED when switched on without having to share with other LEDs that are on. If I'm not describing this well, I want the same effect as if each LED had its own power source without affecting the input of its neighbours.

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3 separate circuits with 3 separate switches and 3 separate current limiting resistors.
 
You mean like this?

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/3523/ledcircuitid6.png
 
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Yes, that would work and is probably the best route to take.
 
That's a very cumbersome way of drawing what is really pretty simple: you wire them in parallel.
 
OK, thanks everyone.
 
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