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This protocol describes how to connect blue LEDs for cells which need to be incubated in blue light.

Luxeon Blue LED. The light shown below is no longer produced. This is similar. [1]
XITANIUM 12W 350mA Converter [2]
TE Connectivity AMP Connectors 2058943-1 [3]
Any 120W power cable, with the end opposite from the power plug stipped.
OPTIONAL: To connect multiple Blue Light LEDs to one power source:
- Any circuit breadboard
- Connecting wires for the breadboard.

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Gietz, R.D. and R.A. Woods. (2002) TRANSFORMATION OF YEAST BY THE Liac/SS CARRIER DNA/PEG METHOD. Methods in Enzymology 350: 87-96.

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 * Luxeon Blue LED. The light shown below is no longer produced. This is similar.  [http://www.luxeonstar.com/blue-470nm-sinkpad-ii-25mm-star-o-led-70lm]
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 * XITANIUM 12W 350mA Converter [http://www.brite-lite.com/Products/led120a0350c33f.html]
 * TE Connectivity AMP Connectors 2058943-1 [http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/2058943-1/A100192-ND/2136136]