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FrozenGate by Avery

Pesky BenBoost Drivers

Yes, that will gives most accurate results.

If someone with a scope is to test say 2 different boards, with different caps( 1 is the original) (2 is increased output cap(L+,GND) preferably X5R) or maybe more variations.

I think the startup spike can be eliminated with a bigger output cap value.
 
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I will add this thread in for another data point. I had a 12x 405 build with a linear driver that was working fine, and I stole that linear driver for a red build and tried to rebuild the laser with a benboost and killed three diodes in rapid succession.

At the time I attributed it to some kind of building error on my part, but after reading these threads I am starting to think that maybe I was an early victim of the benboost/12x405 incompatibility problem.


http://laserpointerforums.com/f44/rough-day-laserland-73694.html

I can't say for sure that is the case, but I do want to add this to consider...
 
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I'm planning to drive a wonderful M-140 from DTR at 1013mA with a benboost... Should I reconsider or would it be fine since the problems seem to be for the single mode diodes?
 
Apocalypse said:
I'm planning to drive a wonderful M-140 from DTR at 1013mA with a benboost... Should I reconsider or would it be fine since the problems seem to be for the single mode diodes?
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You should be fine because the spike wouldn't be enough to kill that diode :beer:
 
AnthoT said:
You should be fine because the spike wouldn't be enough to kill that diode :beer:
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Thanks for the quick reply! I'm still waiting for the driver to arrive though, cilegray seems to be MIA for the last few days.
 
Apocalypse said:
Thanks for the quick reply! I'm still waiting for the driver to arrive though, cilegray seems to be MIA for the last few days.
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:thinking: his status sais he's been online recently, I too ordered a 190mA from him to test them....
 
I am very very sorry guys... I have been having all kinds of problems recently. First it was the GF... then it was a close friend of mine having a horseback riding accident, which ended up with a broken vertabrae, 2 operations and a chance that she's going to lose her legs.

I spent a few days in montreal, where all I could do is check emails and messages on my phone.

I have 4 pending orders... at this point, all drivers are assembled and ready to go out but none have yet. I have been overwhelmed these past days/weeks to the point of neglecting much of (if not everything) online.

At this point, I will communicate via PM with everyone who's ordered from me. I am willing to compensate for the time lost, and send some extras... or proceed with a full refund, no problemo.

Again, I am sorry for REALLY coming up short with these last orders. For anyone who's sent me money in the last 2 weeks or so, check PMs.
 
cilegray said:
I am very very sorry guys... I have been having all kinds of problems recently. First it was the GF... then it was a close friend of mine having a horseback riding accident, which ended up with a broken vertabrae, 2 operations and a chance that she's going to lose her legs.

I spent a few days in montreal, where all I could do is check emails and messages on my phone.

I have 4 pending orders... at this point, all drivers are assembled and ready to go out but none have yet. I have been overwhelmed these past days/weeks to the point of neglecting much of (if not everything) online.

At this point, I will communicate via PM with everyone who's ordered from me. I am willing to compensate for the time lost, and send some extras... or proceed with a full refund, no problemo.

Again, I am sorry for REALLY coming up short with these last orders. For anyone who's sent me money in the last 2 weeks or so, check PMs.
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I'm really sorry for all your troubles.....
it's good to hear from you again also :beer:
Hopefully everything turns out good for you. :D
 
Thanks AnthoT... I'm doing fine, it's the world around me that's falling apart ^^
 
Dang, that is serious problems you have there.
You have to set things straight in real life. The few drivers that are missing, it is not the end of the world. I hope it turns well with the accident.
 
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