I finally got to testing out the circuit. Unfortunately, I can only use a 2n2222a because of time constraints of the project, but I'll definitely keep that in mind.

I used a 220 resistor for R1 and got rid of R2. Everything worked as intended.

Thanks all for your help and comments!

Thanks so much!

I will test the setup sometime this week and update with results.

Hello, I am trying to connect a IR LED to my Raspberry Pi with a 2n2222a transistor as a switch. Here is the IR LED I have: http://www.amazon.com/Gino-Round-Board-Security-Camera/dp/B0056XFS5S/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1394243904&sr=8-3&keywords=ir+led Here is the schematic I am thinking of using: sche...