New guy

Morning, folks!

A buddy of mine just got me into optics. More specifically, he got me into LED lighting and high intensity lasers for real world applications. Now, I'm an EE that's been out of the loop for a while. The stuff really peaks my interest and would really love to learn to design my own driver circuits and have my buddy make the housing since he's an ME and is extremely skilled in making just about any kind of part for any kind of application. I was wondering if any of you knew of any books or sources online (other than this forum, of course. I ran a search prior to posting this and didn't really see anything that could help) where I can learn some more about LED diodes and learn about what they require as far as driver circuits are concerned? Any and all input is appreciated

Well, welcome to the forums! You'll love it here, most of the folks are really nice.
(Edit: Sorry I can't help you with your questions though )

Sincerely, Lucas

Thanks for the welcome! I'm sure someone here will have suggestions. I'll keep digging around the forum to see what else I can find that could help me with what I want to do. There's definitely tons of great stuff here.

ITguy87 said:

I ran a search prior to posting this and didn't really see anything that could help) where I can learn some more about LED diodes and learn about what they require as far as driver circuits are concerned? Any and all input is appreciated

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I don't have the answer to that, but to learn more about lasers Sam's Laser FAQ is the place.
Sam's Laser FAQ: Welcome Page
Sam's Laser FAQ Comprehensive Table of Contents

Welcome to LPF.

Alan

Pi R Squared said:

I don't have the answer to that, but to learn more about lasers Sam's Laser FAQ is the place.
Sam's Laser FAQ: Welcome Page
Sam's Laser FAQ Comprehensive Table of Contents

Welcome to LPF.

Alan

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Now this is some good stuff. Definitely the place to get started with lasers of all kind. Thanks for the site and for the welcome!