dethlore
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I've spent the past 2 months following threads and getting information, and I felt it's finally time I jump into the forum after exhausting Greg's mind at Stonetek (whom helped me tremendously getting my first laser ever built!!!), so I apologize if I've missed anything about this...
I am wanting to use an AC/DC Converter I've had for a long time to use somewhat as a bench power supply. It outputs 13.5v up to 25Amps. I know if the load is pulling that kind of current, it'll pop instantly, so my question is this:
How might I efficiently regulate the voltage and Amps to safely connect drivers?:thinking:
I've thought about connecting LM317s in series and parallel, but they don't seem to drop the 3v each LM317 like I expected.
Any thoughts how I could get this working? The current project now, after I just recently finished a 20xDVD and 18xDVD laser, is for the 445 Nichia diode.
This is a great forum LOADED with useful information! Thank you for your replies!
I am wanting to use an AC/DC Converter I've had for a long time to use somewhat as a bench power supply. It outputs 13.5v up to 25Amps. I know if the load is pulling that kind of current, it'll pop instantly, so my question is this:
How might I efficiently regulate the voltage and Amps to safely connect drivers?:thinking:
I've thought about connecting LM317s in series and parallel, but they don't seem to drop the 3v each LM317 like I expected.
Any thoughts how I could get this working? The current project now, after I just recently finished a 20xDVD and 18xDVD laser, is for the 445 Nichia diode.
This is a great forum LOADED with useful information! Thank you for your replies!