Help with red module! :)

tommii89 · 10-23-2011, 03:45 AM

Hey all

Just found a aixiz module with a red diode and rdkstr driver, how do I check what ma it's set to and what batteries should I power it with?

Fretwrecker94 · 10-23-2011, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommii89

Hey all

Just found a aixiz module with a red diode and rdkstr driver, how do I check what ma it's set to and what batteries should I power it with?

Just to clarify, by module you mean that the diode attached to the driver, correct?

djayz · 10-23-2011, 04:41 AM

You can always compare to ur other builds..

Mohrenberg · 10-23-2011, 04:54 AM

First off,

Look at the driver, does it have a pot or no?
If it doesn't have a pot, what are the resistors labeled as?

IIRC the voltage drop on rkcstr drivers is 2.25v
Your going to need at least 7.25V to power it, and the rkcstr driver has a maximum voltage in of 12v.

tommii89 · 10-23-2011, 05:27 AM

Okay I think it's set to 390ma just checking old pms about the order. I'll check if it has a pot when I get home.. Just want to build a labby with it.. What's the highest ma I can safely run an lpc-815 at? With good heatsinking..

Mohrenberg · 10-23-2011, 05:32 AM

we use to run them at 400-420mA normally, but even at that it will die eventually......

tommii89 · 10-23-2011, 05:54 AM

Sweet, thoughts on best battery configuration? Also, any good cheap host put there for red builds?

Mohrenberg · 10-23-2011, 06:06 AM

any 2x lithiums should work fine. at long as your in the 7.25-12v range.

tommii89 · 10-23-2011, 09:13 AM

Appreciate it man! I'll make it this week

jcswimmer305 · 10-23-2011, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mohrenberg

First off,

Look at the driver, does it have a pot or no?
If it doesn't have a pot, what are the resistors labeled as?

IIRC the voltage drop on rkcstr drivers is 2.25v
Your going to need at least 7.25V to power it, and the rkcstr driver has a maximum voltage in of 12v.

How do you find a voltage drop in a laser?

10-23-2011, 03:45 AM	#1
tommii89 Class 2M Laser Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Posts: 581 Rep Power: 14	Help with red module! :) Hey all Just found a aixiz module with a red diode and rdkstr driver, how do I check what ma it's set to and what batteries should I power it with? __________________ Cheers T.

10-23-2011, 04:41 AM	#3
djayz Banned Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lahore, Pakistan Posts: 68 Rep Power: 0	Re: Help with red module! :) You can always compare to ur other builds..

10-23-2011, 04:54 AM	#4
Mohrenberg Class 4 Laser Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Green Ridge,MO USA Posts: 6,613 Rep Power: 346	Re: Help with red module! :) First off, Look at the driver, does it have a pot or no? If it doesn't have a pot, what are the resistors labeled as? IIRC the voltage drop on rkcstr drivers is 2.25v Your going to need at least 7.25V to power it, and the rkcstr driver has a maximum voltage in of 12v.

10-23-2011, 05:27 AM	#5
tommii89 Class 2M Laser Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Posts: 581 Rep Power: 14	Re: Help with red module! :) Okay I think it's set to 390ma just checking old pms about the order. I'll check if it has a pot when I get home.. Just want to build a labby with it.. What's the highest ma I can safely run an lpc-815 at? With good heatsinking.. __________________ Cheers T.

10-23-2011, 05:32 AM	#6
Mohrenberg Class 4 Laser Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Green Ridge,MO USA Posts: 6,613 Rep Power: 346	Re: Help with red module! :) we use to run them at 400-420mA normally, but even at that it will die eventually......

10-23-2011, 05:54 AM	#7
tommii89 Class 2M Laser Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Posts: 581 Rep Power: 14	Re: Help with red module! :) Sweet, thoughts on best battery configuration? Also, any good cheap host put there for red builds? __________________ Cheers T.

10-23-2011, 06:06 AM	#8
Mohrenberg Class 4 Laser Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Green Ridge,MO USA Posts: 6,613 Rep Power: 346	Re: Help with red module! :) any 2x lithiums should work fine. at long as your in the 7.25-12v range. Last edited by Mohrenberg; 10-23-2011 at 06:06 AM.

10-23-2011, 09:13 AM	#9
tommii89 Class 2M Laser Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Posts: 581 Rep Power: 14	Re: Help with red module! :) Appreciate it man! I'll make it this week __________________ Cheers T.

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