TaterMay
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So I've always been one to want to do everything as precisely and as scientifically correct(if that makes sense) as possible. Therefore, I have been less than satisfied with the "if it starts to get warm, turn it off" method of determining duty cycles. Upon searching, I haven't been able to find much more informant on the subject than that. Here's what I'm wondering.
First, I have a small digital infrared point-and-shoot style thermometer that has the perfect size sensor to aim directly inside the modules we use. Would this be an accurate way of determining duty cycles? By simply running it for predetermined amounts of time, then immediately monitoring the temp at the front of the diode can?
Second, would the following be better than the first option? Since these units come with small wires, I figure it would be possible to sandwich the thermocouple in the module right against the diode to get a pretty close reading on the actual diode temp. Thoughts?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FFYEPVQ?ref_=cm_sw_r_awd_ht-MvbK5JRA2N
First, I have a small digital infrared point-and-shoot style thermometer that has the perfect size sensor to aim directly inside the modules we use. Would this be an accurate way of determining duty cycles? By simply running it for predetermined amounts of time, then immediately monitoring the temp at the front of the diode can?
Second, would the following be better than the first option? Since these units come with small wires, I figure it would be possible to sandwich the thermocouple in the module right against the diode to get a pretty close reading on the actual diode temp. Thoughts?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FFYEPVQ?ref_=cm_sw_r_awd_ht-MvbK5JRA2N
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