FlexDrive

[DIY]

How do you set a flex drive to say 1000mA.

 

[udanis]

http://hacylon.case.edu/ebay/laser_diode/MicroFlexDrive_V5_manual.pdf

and you going to need a test circuit and dmm

 

[bobhaha]

Let me google that for you

 

[DIY]

How did you do that?

 

[udanis]

How did you do that?

Magic?

Let me google that for you

 

[DIY]

But how am I ment to change the mA, like from 200mA to 1000mA.

 

[weidmark]

Turn the pot. Again it is all here http://hacylon.case.edu/ebay/laser_diode/MicroFlexDrive_V5_manual.pdf

 

[udanis]

But how am I ment to change the mA, like from 200mA to 1000mA.

There is this round dial, only moving part on the board, and you turn it!

 

[DIY]

Turn the pot. Again it is all here http://hacylon.case.edu/ebay/laser_d..._V5_manual.pdf

@weidmark the link does not work.

 

[Blord]

http://hacylon.case.edu/ebay/laser_diode/Micro_FlexDrive.php

Click on "Download V5 User Manual" file.

 

[chipdouglas]

How did you do that?

Let me google that for you

 

[warriorx15]

Hey guys so I was wonderin what a jumper was I con't find it for some reason -_-

 

[jayrob]

But how am I ment to change the mA, like from 200mA to 1000mA.

FlexDrives are small, and require precise soldering skills...

First you need to set the current range. See diagrams in the documentation here:
http://hacylon.case.edu/ebay/laser_diode/MicroFlexDrive_V5_manual.pdf

Then you can adjust the current.

The tiny pot is a 'single turn' pot that can be damaged if turned too far in either direction.

You must use a test load to set the current. Here's a good write up on using a test load: (he shows a DDL driver, but it is the same procedure with a FlexDrive)
Laser driver - It can be done

Setting the drivers can be easy. But it's something that gets easy only after you learn how to do it properly.

This is why I offer a 'Hot' option (driver included and installed with current set) for most of my kits...

By the way, I shipped your SolarForce Gun Metal 'Hot' option kit today!

 

[bluuray]

Hey guys so I was wonderin what a jumper was I con't find it for some reason -_-

a short length of wire used to make a connection, usually temporarily, between terminals or to bypass a component

 

[chipdouglas]

but not limited to wire. when setting my flexdrives i use the extra length of pin from diodes or resistors.