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Lava Micro FlexDrive Driver (lavadrive2) fits pens

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daguin

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Re: Lava Micro FlexDrive Driver (lavadrive2) fits

andy_con said:
not a clue, ive just got one of his drivers and am trying to put it in and leadlight case.

so using 2x aa batts
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I'm not sure how to check the current on a flexdrive without a dummy load.

Maybe someone will chime in with a way to do it. Otherwise . . . . .It will be a mystery that only goes up to 90mW

If you're putting it into a leadlight case you might not want to go much higher anyway. There's not as much heat sinking in one of them as in a module. I thought you were working into a module for a scanner.

Peace,
dave
 





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Re: Lava Micro FlexDrive Driver (lavadrive2) fits

daguin said:
[quote author=andy_con link=1209418066/200#207 date=1216679286]not a clue, ive just got one of his drivers and am trying to put it in and leadlight case.

so using 2x aa batts
Click to expand...


I'm not sure how to check the current on a flexdrive without a dummy load.

Maybe someone will chime in with a way to do it.  Otherwise . . . . .It will be a mystery that only goes up to 90mW

If you're putting it into a leadlight case you might not want to go much higher anyway.  There's not as much heat sinking in one of them as in a module.  I thought you were working into a module for a scanner.

Peace,
dave[/quote]


assuming he is talking about a xbox blu ray diode, they vary and 100mW out of them is very good. You didn't mention any of the other important facts, andy so there is little else to go on. It's strange that you said it wouldn't fit, but seemingly had already fit it in? When overdriving your diodes this much there is no guarantee what you will get out of them.
 
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Re: Lava Micro FlexDrive Driver (lavadrive2) fits

DrLave, are these new FlexDrive Drivers ready to ship yet. :p Can't wait. [smiley=happy.gif]
 
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Re: Lava Micro FlexDrive Driver (lavadrive2) fits

drlava,

Just wanting to let you know that I received my FlexDrive in excellent condition. Thanks again!
 
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Re: Lava Micro FlexDrive Driver (lavadrive2) fits

daguin said:
[quote author=andy_con link=1209418066/200#207 date=1216679286]not a clue, ive just got one of his drivers and am trying to put it in and leadlight case.

so using 2x aa batts
Click to expand...


I'm not sure how to check the current on a flexdrive without a dummy load.

Maybe someone will chime in with a way to do it.  Otherwise . . . . .It will be a mystery that only goes up to 90mW

If you're putting it into a leadlight case you might not want to go much higher anyway.  There's not as much heat sinking in one of them as in a module.  I thought you were working into a module for a scanner.

Peace,
dave[/quote]

im really out of touch with diodes and drivers at the moment. ive been working flat out on my scanner for such a long time now.

im going to keep this point so will stick to a duty cycle.

assuming he is talking about a xbox blu ray diode, they vary and 100mW out of them is very good. You didn't mention any of the other important facts, andy so there is little else to go on. It's strange that you said it wouldn't fit, but seemingly had already fit it in? When overdriving your diodes this much there is no guarantee what you will get out of them.
Click to expand...

ive not fitted it in yet, im going away friday so probably wont get the pointer up and running in time :(
 
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Re: Lava Micro FlexDrive Driver (lavadrive2) fits

help please!!

think ive damaged the driver when i was cutting it down.

i think ive cut the track arrowed.

Micro_lavadrive2.jpg


where does hat track go?

DSCN0195.jpg
 
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Re: Lava Micro FlexDrive Driver (lavadrive2) fits

Just bridge the far end of R10 to the +ve
 
drlava

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Re: Lava Micro FlexDrive Driver (lavadrive2) fits

that's the trace that connects to the output. It's important. If you have turned on the driver with that trace cut, you may have damaged it. You need to solder a wire to replace where the trace went.
 
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Re: Lava Micro FlexDrive Driver (lavadrive2) fits

lucky it didnt damage the diode and its working again now

thanks
 
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Re: Lava Micro FlexDrive Driver (lavadrive2) fits

TheMonk said:
DrLave, are these new FlexDrive Drivers ready to ship yet. :p Can't wait. [smiley=happy.gif]
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Me either ;)
DH
 
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Re: Lava Micro FlexDrive Driver (lavadrive2) fits

Was going to order one in the 32-150mA-range, but then I noticed this text:

Note! the 32-150mA range drivers are available, however you must solder the pot on the board (instructions included).
You can convert one of the100-500mA driver to the 32-150mA range by replacing the pot with a 2x2mm 30k trimmer.
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Does this still apply, and if it does, is there any way to get this soldered on? I can't solder SMD, that's why I'm asking.
 
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Re: Lava Micro FlexDrive Driver (lavadrive2) fits

Snytbaggen said:
Was going to order one in the 32-150mA-range, but then I noticed this text:

Note! the 32-150mA range drivers are available, however you must solder the pot on the board (instructions included).
You can convert one of the100-500mA driver to the 32-150mA range by replacing the pot with a 2x2mm 30k trimmer.
Click to expand...

Does this still apply, and if it does, is there any way to get this soldered on? I can't solder SMD, that's why I'm asking.
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good question... I'm curious also.
 
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Re: Lava Micro FlexDrive Driver (lavadrive2) fits

sk8er4514 said:
[quote author=Snytbaggen link=1209418066/200#219 date=1217017300]Was going to order one in the 32-150mA-range, but then I noticed this text:

Note! the 32-150mA range drivers are available, however you must solder the pot on the board (instructions included).
You can convert one of the100-500mA driver to the 32-150mA range by replacing the pot with a 2x2mm 30k trimmer.
Click to expand...

Does this still apply, and if it does, is there any way to get this soldered on? I can't solder SMD, that's why I'm asking.
Click to expand...
good question... I'm curious also. [/quote]


Nope it doesn't apply to the new V2 boards. Should be soon!!!
 
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Re: Lava Micro FlexDrive Driver (lavadrive2) fits

drlava said:
[quote author=sk8er4514 link=1209418066/220#220 date=1217018037][quote author=Snytbaggen link=1209418066/200#219 date=1217017300]Was going to order one in the 32-150mA-range, but then I noticed this text:

Note! the 32-150mA range drivers are available, however you must solder the pot on the board (instructions included).
You can convert one of the100-500mA driver to the 32-150mA range by replacing the pot with a 2x2mm 30k trimmer.
Click to expand...

Does this still apply, and if it does, is there any way to get this soldered on? I can't solder SMD, that's why I'm asking.
Click to expand...
good question... I'm curious also. [/quote]


Nope it doesn't apply to the new V2 boards.  Should be soon!!![/quote]

Great! So... When can we order the V2 boards? :D
 
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Re: Lava Micro FlexDrive Driver (lavadrive2) fits

If I order one now on your current page will I recieve a V2 board?

How would I go by acquiring one?

And will the prices remain the same?
 
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