use a regulated current source to light them, wire them in series and short out the segemnt you want to be dark. <!-- Begin schematic: In order to preserve an editable schematic, please don't edit this section directly. Click the "edit" link below the image in the preview instead. --> ![schematic](https://i.sstatic.net/lkLti.png) <!-- End schematic --> you can possbli use a buck-boost converter to make the 30V if you don't already have a suitable voltage.