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I wouldn't put the LED in series with the Tortoise motor at all. It's an inductive device and when powered the surger currents and reverse voltages are going to kill the LED sooner than later. I would find a way to wire them separately. I'm too lazy to study what you're doing so I'm not commenting on that. Also most LEDs are maxed at 20mA not 30mA so you may want to double check the specs on the ones you're going to use. BTW I don't have an EE degree but hold the title of Engineer. Hope I helped! - Randy
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