This is the first Laser driver. i am using the ddl i am unsure of what the LD is. got this unit working. just dont like the 250k pot. it is way to touchy. so the ld will not be connected till i get a pot that is not so touchy. at full with this pot. testing at the red diode i have in place. i get 235ma. yes i know i need to make a better test load. and will be doing that very soon. pictures of unit below. the circuit is using the lm1086 instead of the lm317.