Part 1 of series on using constant current source with LEDs and resistive sensors, power control.
Constant Current Source Tutorial
http://www.bristolwatch.com/ccs/index.htm
LM317 Constant Current Source Circuits
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4rRKWHMjpo
http://www.bristolwatch.com/ccs/LM317.htm
LM334 CCS Circuits with Thermistors, Photocells
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XC2_be6h_8
http://www.bristolwatch.com/ccs/LM334_sensors.htm
http://www.bristolwatch.com/