What is the difference between the V2 boards, and the old boards?

About the 6 volt supply, check DrLava's post here:
http://www.laserpointerforums.com/fo...num=1210054203
Just use a silicon diode to drop the voltage to 5.5 volts!

Not sure how his new V2 FlexDrives will be, but the current high range drivers will not let a blu-ray 'dummy load' get below about 147mA's. At least this was my findings on two different high range drivers.

So, if you want less than 140ish mA's, you will need the low range driver.

Not sure, but I thought I read somewhere that DrLava's new FlexDrives may have a wide range of adjustment. And the same driver can be used for either red, or blu-ray.

Drlava, what say?
Jay

correct, the V2 driver has both ranges built into one, has the same input voltage range, will be able to deliver more power, and (still have to test this) should not be damaged by accidentally running it without a load. Any orders placed now and in the past weeks will be receiving one.

AWESOME!!!

Sounds great!

Did you get my order? It was so long ago.

Yep!

If your looking for this then the fusion drive might work for ya or use the flexdrive with a diode to drop the voltage below 5.5v You CANNOT use rechargables however while doing this as the voltage (obviously) is higher than 6v.

...Or use a single 18650 battery, since they are double the length of a CR123

That's great! Just ordered one

Is it possible to pay using paypal?I would cover the extra fees involved of course,google checkout is not avaliable where I live.

Yes, PM sent!

paid for 4 more drivers. still waiting on the other 2 i ordered(not sure if they shipped yet) :P

I ordered one

Now I just need a host + heatsink for $45USD shipped...

Any offers 8-)

Jay sells heatsinks for $23+shipping and you can get a host for $3 from dealextreme,so less than $45 :P

Forgot to add: my paypal was limited.

Google checkout is my only option.

dang I wish I would have known that. I had ordered 7 of the low range like 2 weeks ago. not a big deal, just $14..

any update one when the V2's are expected to be shipping?

Just ordered a high range, this is my first laser project, hi powered red using a long die open can diode, Also just want to introduce myself to the community, lots of great info. Haven't worked with electronics for a while so I'm a bit rusty, but all this LD stuff is getting my brain back in shape. Guess its just what the Doctor ordered (pun intended)
Thanks Dr Lava

Hi, thanks everyone. I have updated the order page for the new V2 driver. Also, if you need it, I added a preset current option. I don't have time to preset all of them, so there is a charge for this, but it's there if you need it.
Let me know if you have any problems with the page!

Hope you got a big order coming! You must have a lot of outstanding orders for your awesome drivers.

Did they give you an update on arrival?
Jay

ehm, these 13 pages are too much to read - do you sell them at the moment?
I got problems with the selling page the images are not loading and the loading time fot the page is pretty long too.

Hey Your probably really busy but could you tell me where mine is?
I Think ordered the Low set range 32- 200mA
I have all the other pieces ready, connected and installed.
Just need the Driver XD
Anyway Thanks for the Great small drivers!

Will the preset current option only be for a limited time or will that be an option from here on out? I'm going to order a 200mA one but wont be placing the order for another week or two.

Hi, sorry guys I'm still waiting on the assembler, but according to his extimated time they should be shipped express this week.

The preset current option will be there for the forseeable future.

Awesome. I'm sure I'm not the only one with a laser 90% built just waiting for it's "brain" ! This time I'm planning on seeing how much I can safely get out of a DT8011 in a 3.7v 1xaa host (formally a Lumapower 301)

Cant wait! Thanks for the update