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Drivers, Test-load, Power Supply, & Batteries
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Guide: Where to buy 18650 & 26650 Li-Ion batteries
ArcticDude
Sep 11, 2018
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Driver Specifications Compendium
Trevor
Dec 10, 2012
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Nov 16, 2020
LaserMicroscope
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How healthy are your batteries? (How to measure internal resistance)
drlava
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hakzaw1
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What battery does my laser need?
JayC
Nov 15, 2013
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May 8, 2017
lasersbee
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How laser diode drivers work; An Explanatory Thread
Hiemal
Feb 12, 2012
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May 18, 2016
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Newbie not getting full amps from driver with test load
MMcCubbing
Jan 16, 2021
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Wednesday at 10:19 PM
Cyparagon
How much of an upgrade is a quality 16340?
_xXx_MLG_PiNgU_69420_xXx_
Sep 23, 2020
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BlackBuck 8M with 3.3v TTL signal
arkypita
Dec 6, 2020
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Monday at 2:07 PM
94Z28
The smallest boost drivers that I have ever seen! 5mm x 5.3mm
Giannis_TDM
Jan 12, 2021
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Jan 16, 2021
Giannis_TDM
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Possible alternative driver for Neje 30W module?
solobeam
Oct 3, 2020
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Jan 16, 2021
94Z28
New drivers by me testing and suggestions thread.
Giannis_TDM
Nov 30, 2020
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Jan 6, 2021
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Does my LM317 driver need a test load?
byerlyfactor
Dec 15, 2020
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Dec 19, 2020
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DC-DC Buck Converter Design for 5V 5A laser control.
dunkelheit_phoenix_2008
Dec 8, 2020
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Dec 10, 2020
Cyparagon
Looking for a Recommendation on Quality High Discharge 10440 Batteries
Benjamax
Dec 1, 2020
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Dec 10, 2020
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Please Help with my Dummy Load design (SOLVED. Pics and write-up!)
nabzim
Nov 28, 2020
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Bubble-Man
Nov 26, 2020
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Nov 27, 2020
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Need help finding/designing a constant current driver for PLT3 520D by OSRAM
solidstatefella
Nov 11, 2020
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Nov 16, 2020
LaserMicroscope
Bench power supply and laser diodes..
Enchilada
Dec 22, 2016
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Nov 15, 2020
Cyparagon
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some basic questions on drivers
Mannitu78
Nov 5, 2020
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Nov 9, 2020
Cyparagon
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how to limit driver voltage
cncyana
Nov 3, 2020
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Nov 5, 2020
Cyparagon
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General driver heatsinking tips (driver attached to host body or diode heatsink) ?
cncyana
Oct 15, 2020
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Oct 30, 2020
hakzaw1
New laser drivers designed by me.
Giannis_TDM
Sep 17, 2020
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Oct 29, 2020
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Can’t run my DTR driver when the battery is in the case
cosmonaut
Oct 20, 2020
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Oct 24, 2020
Lifetime17
**HELP** How to know which driver is mine?
Roger Andrade
Oct 12, 2020
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Oct 15, 2020
Giannis_TDM
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Can Maglite 2D side clicky switch handle up to 4.5 Amps at 8V DC?
cncyana
Oct 14, 2020
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Oct 14, 2020
cncyana
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HELP - Building / Reviving a new laser.
Roger Andrade
Oct 6, 2020
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Oct 6, 2020
Roger Andrade
The ABSOLUTE Cheapest Proper Diode driver
icecruncher
Sep 14, 2020
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Sep 29, 2020
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Thoughts on this setup?
hpfiend
Sep 23, 2020
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Sep 23, 2020
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Has Anybody Seen or Used this Driver Before?
gazer101
Sep 9, 2020
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Sep 9, 2020
gazer101
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Alternative laser driver
Jeremytheimer
Sep 6, 2020
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Sep 6, 2020
RedCowboy
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Best driver for Sharp 488nm GH04850B2G
CryptV2
Sep 1, 2020
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Sep 6, 2020
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Powering a Sanwu 650nm 250mW laser
seb2010
Sep 3, 2020
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How to use 50mA+ driver with <40mA laser
Cheater
Aug 26, 2020
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Aug 31, 2020
Buffo
Sanwu 18350 batteries
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Aug 30, 2020
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LED DC boost circuit
Johnny147
Aug 20, 2020
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Johnny147
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More help with finding a driver
wicked1
Aug 12, 2020
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Aug 12, 2020
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Advice on making driver for Nubm08 diode.
Zerdall
Aug 7, 2020
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Aug 8, 2020
RedCowboy
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Help with finding a driver
SuckPit
Jul 30, 2020
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SuckPit
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Help! diode driver not working.
Jeremytheimer
Aug 1, 2020
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Aug 2, 2020
Cyparagon
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Recommendation on driver to use for TTL with BDR-209
zakelectric
Jul 20, 2020
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Jul 21, 2020
zakelectric
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Blackbuck 6. 6 amp led or laser diode driver
ABarnett
Feb 16, 2016
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Jul 15, 2020
RedCowboy
Appears all of the BlackBuck 8M Drivers are sold, anyone know where to find more?
Alaskan
Jul 11, 2020
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630
Jul 14, 2020
Giannis_TDM
how do you use a multimeter to test laser driver amperage output?
skijohn
Jul 13, 2020
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Jul 13, 2020
Lifetime17
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100 microsecond pulse with green laser 303 pointer
Canozcan
Jun 29, 2020
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Jul 2, 2020
Alaskan
Super tiny boost driver for greens.
Philipnzw
Jun 22, 2020
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nubm44 driver that can be modulated with audio signal
gattis
Jun 7, 2020
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Jun 22, 2020
neodavid
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Help cheap laser no batteries
Zator
Jun 13, 2020
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489
Jun 13, 2020
Snecho
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help with driver build..
mikeyd2400
May 25, 2020
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691
May 27, 2020
tedcs
Need Feedback on my 3A buck driver!
Giannis_TDM
May 9, 2020
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635
May 10, 2020
Giannis_TDM
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Hermes Laser Cutter - What type of laser is? How to drive the laser power supply?
Axxel
Jun 2, 2018
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Apr 16, 2020
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CW Laser diode Drivers - What are the important properties?
likevvii
Mar 19, 2020
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Apr 6, 2020
Cyparagon
Power supply min 110V 4A
Shiiru
Mar 27, 2020
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890
Apr 4, 2020
Cyparagon
How do you test your laser drivers?
reloader45
Nov 13, 2019
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Mar 22, 2020
Lifetime17
High Voltage Pulse Driver
kuhny1
Feb 29, 2020
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794
Mar 6, 2020
kuhny1
Tech Ingredients: Heat Sink Compounds Primer - More than you need to know about heat sink compounds YT Video.
Alaskan
Feb 29, 2020
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Mar 1, 2020
diachi
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Use pwm led drive for DVD laser diode
gfucka
Feb 21, 2020
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893
Feb 25, 2020
RedCowboy
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Testing ACS1500SE
titoleroy
Feb 12, 2020
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Feb 12, 2020
Cyparagon
High Voltage Issues
Anthony P
Feb 9, 2020
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443
Feb 11, 2020
Anthony P
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Dsmith
Jan 25, 2020
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Feb 6, 2020
aaronnoraa
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200pc 5v 650nm laser diode modules. Power source required? Budget build
FutabaUK
Jan 23, 2020
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Jan 24, 2020
GSS
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BlackBuck 8M PWM Control
DeathStarLaserGuy20
Jan 14, 2020
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Jan 15, 2020
DeathStarLaserGuy20
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Help making a test load for a diode laser
Macoleco
Jan 13, 2020
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Jan 14, 2020
paul1598419
Who sells test loads?
Dsmith
Jan 9, 2020
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575
Jan 10, 2020
paul1598419
MP3412 Driver and Various Loads (to be tested for transients)
ProperBrgdbald
Jan 7, 2020
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Jan 7, 2020
ProperBrgdbald
This battery chemistry almost ready for prime-time...
Gadget
Jan 6, 2020
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Gadget
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DIY questions
Berrypalmer12
Dec 31, 2019
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Dec 31, 2019
Berrypalmer12
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Custom power supply for DPSS head - Looking for advice
Spoomples
Nov 23, 2019
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Dec 22, 2019
Spoomples
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9V battery mod?
Mannitu78
Dec 19, 2019
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Dec 21, 2019
Mannitu78
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Recommended bench power supplies?
Coonie
Dec 16, 2019
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Dec 17, 2019
paul1598419
Nice 8 Bay Battery Charger
Alaskan
Dec 10, 2019
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Dec 12, 2019
Coonie
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Micro USB Rechargable Li-Ion Batteries from Fenix
BowtieGuy
Mar 22, 2017
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GSS
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Calling all FAPpers - FAP800 - precautions and driving advice
Junkers
Jun 11, 2019
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Dec 5, 2019
Alaskan
Decent pen-sized drivers?
bloompyle
Nov 30, 2019
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612
Dec 1, 2019
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Have i made this circuit correctly?
GhostDog98
Nov 24, 2019
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549
Nov 24, 2019
paul1598419
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Help me find TTL laser driver
digitos
Nov 9, 2019
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Nov 11, 2019
absolute
Problem with Astral SuperDrive and NUBM08
TheAimbrot
Jun 17, 2019
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Nov 4, 2019
paul1598419
What to Look for In 16340 Cells?
Snecho
Oct 30, 2019
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Oct 31, 2019
Snecho
Can I Use x2 CR123As Instead of x2 16340s?
Snecho
Oct 30, 2019
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Oct 31, 2019
Snecho
18650 output current
Dsmith
Oct 18, 2019
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798
Oct 19, 2019
Encap
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List of Laser Drivers - Available
jnrpop
Nov 16, 2017
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Oct 16, 2019
jnrpop
Odicforce drivers
Giannis_TDM
Oct 14, 2019
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Oct 14, 2019
Giannis_TDM
Black buck 5.5A reverse polarity fuse location
barthchris
Jul 18, 2019
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Oct 12, 2019
barthchris
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Nichia 4W laser help :) (Newbie)
Norwayboi
Oct 4, 2019
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Oct 10, 2019
Norwayboi
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Ebay laser diode driver good enough?
Norwayboi
Oct 10, 2019
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Oct 10, 2019
Norwayboi
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This is honest for ebay
GSS
Oct 6, 2019
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523
Oct 7, 2019
CurtisOliver
NUBM44-V2 driver option pros and cons?
Dsmith
Oct 5, 2019
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Oct 5, 2019
Dsmith
Need Help Finding a Laser Driver
Supreminator
Sep 16, 2019
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Oct 3, 2019
DTR
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Quick question about cheap charger
NcLnsgeny
Aug 5, 2019
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Sep 6, 2019
Laserbran
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What driver can run these?
NSFJojo
Aug 24, 2019
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Aug 29, 2019
NSFJojo
Looking for smallest driver that can run 1.6Vf @ 450mA using 2X CR123A (4-6.4 Vin)
LazyBeam
Aug 20, 2019
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709
Aug 20, 2019
paul1598419
Power a laser with lead battery
irish303
Jul 27, 2019
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irish303
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Help with scanner adjustments
Grenada Lasers
Jul 30, 2019
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Aug 2, 2019
Grenada Lasers
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Laser Driver Circuit Question
Bryverine
Jul 27, 2019
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812
Jul 31, 2019
Cyparagon
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Help with 8a driver and load
Imotox
Jun 29, 2018
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Jul 30, 2019
RedCowboy
Driver test
alessnilsen
Jul 24, 2019
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Jul 28, 2019
alessnilsen
Astral Driver - Boost, Buck, & Sepic
astralist
Jun 17, 2017
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Jul 2, 2019
nkgamer1990
Powerstat 136B terminal boxes
Marco Polo
Jun 25, 2019
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545
Jun 26, 2019
Cyparagon
Constant Current Driver Design (Also, i'm back :) )
KRNAZNBOY
May 29, 2019
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paul1598419
RGB Design Ideas
Anthony P
Jun 4, 2019
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Anthony P
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Question about Adafruit 650nm Red Dot Laser
emarti13
May 30, 2019
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May 31, 2019
Cyparagon
laser current measurement
reloader45
May 28, 2019
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May 29, 2019
paul1598419
Trouble-shooting RGB
Anthony P
May 18, 2019
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May 26, 2019
CDBEAM777
Help me choose the right Driver
Giannis_TDM
May 8, 2019
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Guidance on determining if I have a bad driver or diode, please...
-MTWallet-
Dec 20, 2018
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Trying to work out correct current for driver...
nzoomed
May 9, 2019
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