You've been using a generic white LED and it looks dim next to everything else on the board. This Cree® unit puts out 45000mcd in a standard 5mm clear package – genuinely bright for the size. Drop it into an indicator panel, a small light guide, or a status bezel and the difference is obvious at arm's length. Standard footprint means no redesign if you're swapping from a dimmer white part. One component, no extra optics needed to get usable output
| brand | Jaycar |
| type | White LED (Cree®) |
| diameter | 5mm |
| lens | Clear |
| luminous_intensity_mcd | 45000 |
| category | Electronic Components |