Okay...so I plan on doing a build with 1 14500 and an M140...BUT I've only used linear drivers...I don't understand how the flexdrive works...
So, how do I figure out what the max output current could be at whatever input voltage...say 4.2V....what happens when the battery (Vin) drops to 3.6 or below...
How does the flexdrive "know" what to set the voltage at...
I want this laser to be in the ballpark of 1.3W+ without losses from the lens.
Say the Vin is 3.6v and the current is set to 1300mA...will it work...will it put out 1300mA...what voltage will it put out with this diode?
From what I know the M140 needs 4.7ish volts at 1200mA to create ~1300mW
Can the flexdrive do that with 3.6v in?
Should I just go linear?
Sorry for all the questions...I need help understanding all this!
So, how do I figure out what the max output current could be at whatever input voltage...say 4.2V....what happens when the battery (Vin) drops to 3.6 or below...
How does the flexdrive "know" what to set the voltage at...
I want this laser to be in the ballpark of 1.3W+ without losses from the lens.
Say the Vin is 3.6v and the current is set to 1300mA...will it work...will it put out 1300mA...what voltage will it put out with this diode?
From what I know the M140 needs 4.7ish volts at 1200mA to create ~1300mW
Can the flexdrive do that with 3.6v in?
Should I just go linear?
Sorry for all the questions...I need help understanding all this!