rckstr test load...kind of, test loads in general...

[Bearded_Galaxy]

So, if I hooked up a rckstr test load in 'red' mode to a FlexDrive and set it for, let's say, 80mA. Then, if I put on a PHR, would the FlexDrive give me 80mA and just work harder for the extra total wattage (as it's not processing voltage for a higher diode), or what would happen?

Also, what would happen if I hooked up two LDs in series to a rckstr driver with a 12V input to the driver? I never would, but theoretically, what would probably happen? Would it fry the fist one, 'cause of all the extra volts going through it?

 

[sk8er4514]

The red and blu settings on the test load deal more with voltage consumption readings. The mA reading should be about the same on either setting.

and I dunno about the 2nd question. Why do you ask?

-Kendall

 

[Bearded_Galaxy]

I ask because I have an insatiable appetite for information, and a curiosity that grows proportional to my knowledge.

 

[mfo]

So, if I hooked up a rckstr test load in 'red' mode to a FlexDrive and set it for, let's say, 80mA. Then, if I put on a PHR, would the FlexDrive give me 80mA and just work harder for the extra total wattage (as it's not processing voltage for a higher diode), or what would happen?

Also, what would happen if I hooked up two LDs in series to a rckstr driver with a 12V input to the driver? I never would, but theoretically, what would probably happen? Would it fry the fist one, 'cause of all the extra volts going through it?

Buy a couple of cheap PHR diodes and see.

 

[Bearded_Galaxy]

For about the same price, I'd just as soon get a couple LPCs, since I don't have any, and haven't worked with one in a while. Man, I wish I had a job, so I could get back into laser stuff...