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Just did my first build. Not fully completed yet but the risky parts seem to have gone smooth so far. It's a simple build. Basically a LPC-815 long can diode, aixiz module and rckstr driver running off 2 - 3.7 V lithium cells in series. The nice part is that I didn't ask a single question for this build. I read the material that has been posted here, used the search feature, used google, spec sheets, etc. You can accomplish a lot when you take the time to read.
After adjusting the current and then soldering the leads taking care to avoid static and avoid overheating the diode I tested the diode running it very conservatively at 290 mA. It lit up fine and everything looks good. I kept the run times very short because I don't have it in a heat-sink yet. Tomorrow I'll mount it into a heat sink and I'll see if I can raise up the current. I hear that these particular diodes can take around 350 mA -380 mA I hears some people push them up over 400 mA. However, I dunno of I'll push it that high.
In any event thanks for all the great info on this site. it was a big help in getting this project as far as I did without anything blowing up...
After adjusting the current and then soldering the leads taking care to avoid static and avoid overheating the diode I tested the diode running it very conservatively at 290 mA. It lit up fine and everything looks good. I kept the run times very short because I don't have it in a heat-sink yet. Tomorrow I'll mount it into a heat sink and I'll see if I can raise up the current. I hear that these particular diodes can take around 350 mA -380 mA I hears some people push them up over 400 mA. However, I dunno of I'll push it that high.
In any event thanks for all the great info on this site. it was a big help in getting this project as far as I did without anything blowing up...
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