test load

[dtucker21]

i have tried searching

 

[dtucker21]

@ bobhaha: I just select how much diodes i have in serie in the circuit with the jumper, from 2 to 10 ..... here is the schematic

The other resistor is just for be sure that the capacitor at the end of the driver is discharged, when you take it away and attach the real LD ..... it don't influence too much the reading, approximatively 3 mA at max ...... and the clips are for connect the DMM more easy, or the scope.

I also thought to add a pair of GE diodes for the 0,4V step with another jumper, but then done nothing, cause it's almost impossible to find GE diodes that hold an ampere ..... at human prices, at least

do i need just 1 amp diodes?

 

[daguin]

i have tried searching

Keep trying. Try different ways to say what you are looking for. LEARN how to do it yourself.

This is basically a DIY type of forum.

If you do not care about learning: If all you want is a working violet laser, you can buy them from Chinese sellers for less than what you paid for in parts from that website you went to.

Come here for HELP NOT service

Peace,
dave

 

[dtucker21]

do i just need 1 amp diodes?

 

[HIMNL9]

We're speaking about a test load for laser diodes, that usually are working in less than 1 ampere , so the diodes are enough.

Only if you plan to use it with laser diodes that need to regulate the driver over 1 ampere, you may need to use bigger diodes, but i doubt that, actually, is the case

 

[dtucker21]

We're speaking about a test load for laser diodes, that usually are working in less than 1 ampere , so the diodes are enough.

Only if you plan to use it with laser diodes that need to regulate the driver over 1 ampere, you may need to use bigger diodes, but i doubt that, actually, is the case

if i buy a 6 amp diode would i only need 1??/ for the blu laser

 

[lasersbee]

If you are truly not capable of understanding the simple instructions
posted by the members above...
Then I would suggest that you buy a laser already built and
functioning...

(Me smells a troll... I could be wrong)


Jerry

 

[bobhaha]

@ bobhaha: I just select how much diodes i have in serie in the circuit with the jumper, from 2 to 10 ..... here is the schematic

The other resistor is just for be sure that the capacitor at the end of the driver is discharged, when you take it away and attach the real LD ..... it don't influence too much the reading, approximatively 3 mA at max ...... and the clips are for connect the DMM more easy, or the scope.

I also thought to add a pair of GE diodes for the 0,4V step with another jumper, but then done nothing, cause it's almost impossible to find GE diodes that hold an ampere ..... at human prices, at least

WOW this is awesome.. I'm gonna try build something like that.. but one problem... if all the diodes are in series what stops it from enabeling all 10? like if you put a jumper at #3.. why wouldn't it just flow both #3 jumper and all 10 diodes.. only reason i can think of is.. it takes the path with less resistance.. but that violates an energy law stating energy flows through out the total ciruit despite its paths resistance. Am I wrong in assuming that the picture is incorrect? i have a feeling there should be a jumper at #10

 

[HIMNL9]

@ bobhaha: no, if you look at the schematic, you can see why ..... if you put the jumper, as example, in position 2, the first 2 diodes are in the circuit, but all the rest are shorted from the common line of the jumper connector (practically, they are bypassed to the resistor) ..... and the same for all the other positions, cause, ofcourse, if you put a piece of wire in parallel with the diode, the diode become bypassed, and this is valid for one as the same as for all them, depend from the position of the jumper (hope the draws are more clear of my bad english )

The diodes above the jumper are part of the circuit, the diodes below the jumper are just short-circuited, and in this way, bypassed, as they are just not there ..... and ofcourse, without the jumper, all 10 are in circuit.

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@ dtucker21: you are confusing current and voltage dropout.

The number of the diodes in the circuit, are not for change the current that the circuit can hold (also cause for that, they had to be in parallel, not in serie) ..... they are used for simulate the voltage dropout of a real laser diode, cause in this way, you can set the driver more accurately.

Each diode cause a dropout of 0,7 / 0,75V, so, for set a driver for use it with a red LD (LD = Laser Diode), that have usually 2,5 to 3 V or similar of FV (FV = Forward Voltage, the working voltage of the diode), you use 4 diodes, that cause a dropout of 4x0,7=2,8V, that is similar to the one of the real LD ..... this cause set up the current for a driver, is better when you use a dummy load that have similar characteristics to the real final load.

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(Me smells a troll... I could be wrong)
Jerry

I don't know, really ..... but i ensure you that i have talked personally with a lot of peoples that don't understand the difference between current and voltage, so i give him doubt benefit, for now

 

[bobhaha]

ok I totally understand now.. thats very cool! this will come in handy for the lasers I'm thinking of building next!

 

[jmgallego]

This is great!! Thanks HIMNL9!!

I have been following several threads to build my own test load which would allow me to to test different drivers, for reds, blurays and higher currents as those used by the 445nm LDs but using just one unit.

There is several threads that are covering the same subject. As someone mentioned, they all are coming together, and from what I have read, yours is the best approach but each contribute very nicely.

I have not checked the calculations with the 1N5402 diodes and I will later, but posted the concept at: http://laserpointerforums.com/f51/dummy-load-high-current-2a-test-load-52372.html#post736135

I didn't want you to think that was taking your idea to another thread but to bring everyone together to possibly one design that serves everyone.

Thanks!

 

[Wallydraigle]

Okay, I want to build one of these, but what keeps it from just doing this no matter where you put the jumper?

 

[HIMNL9]

Cause the jumper have virtually zero resistance, like a piece of wire, and the current always flow in the less resistance path (basical electronic laws) ..... if there was a resistor, in place of the jumper, the current flow in both the branches, proportionally, but if one of the brabches (the jumper) have resistance = zero, all the current flows there.

 

[blackspirit]

Hey HIMNL9

thats a awesome little set up there. Simple yet very practical. Nice work!

If you dont mind, im gonna copy it, lol, will come in handy.

Cheers
Dave

 

[HIMNL9]

LOL, anyone is free to copy anything i post in a public place, no problems at all, for me

 

[qumefox]

Cause the jumper have virtually zero resistance, like a piece of wire, and the current always flow in the less resistance path (basical electronic laws) ..... if there was a resistor, in place of the jumper, the current flow in both the branches, proportionally, but if one of the brabches (the jumper) have resistance = zero, all the current flows there.

If they wanted to, there's nothing to stop anyone from adding a jumper at 10 as well. But as you said, it wouldn't change how the circuit behaves any.