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Correct, Bluefan was incorrect. Are you using a dummy load? They are necessary for presetting this driver, without one it can cause problems.
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How to set the Flex Drive's Current.
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Yes, using Dummy load. Built to spec found on forum for dummy red or blue dummy load. Any ideas?
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I am using one of Rkcstr's dummy loads. I'll have some macro pictures uploaded momentarily. And Thanks for helping, please know that it is appreciated.
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Here's a shot of the back, the front will follow shortly, I've got to take a new one with better lighting. I want to get 450mA for a Red build so I've bridged all 3 resistors for the 155mA-600mA range.
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Front shot FlexDrive.
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I cannot see any problems with it. What is the power source (and voltage) you are using during your current test?
Peace,
dave
Peace,
dave
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THANK YOU DAVE !!I was using the same tired old 9v battery I always use. I changed for 4 new "AA"s and zippo, nothing wrong with the driver at all. And I thought that I was getting pretty good at this stuff - I'm damn glad that you are around. Thanks again!!
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You're welcome. I've found that sometimes the power source will have enough voltage to stay above the "cut-off" voltage, but not enough available current to drive the flexdrive enough.
I am not educated in electronics enough to know why, but sometimes (especially at the new higher voltages and currents of the 8X and 12X) I get very different current outputs from the flexdrive when my PSU is set at 3V and when it is set at 4.5V.
Peace,
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Thanks to all who are adding to this thread- great photos help a lot. Hoping DrLave has some more V5s soon.==HZ
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what is a good current to set flexdrive thats going to be powed by 3 aaa's and a 405nm diode if that matters??
