which is which??

[thebucketmouse]

hey guys, this might be the wrong section for this but I need an answer kinda quickly. assuming the flexdrive is the driver made by drlava, what is a "microboost" driver that a lot of people refer to? i was only aware of the drivers made by rckstr and drlava, who makes the microboost?

 

[daguin]

Both the MicroFlex (flexdrive) and the MicroBoost drivers are made by drlava. The microflex is a boost/buck driver and the microboost is a boost only driver

Peace,
dave

 

[thebucketmouse]

ah, thanks. drlava mentioned in a thread that the microboost driver would be better for running a 445nm at higher current (800mA+) because of heat. do you agree with that daguin?? sucks since i completed paying for a flexdrive right before i read that...

 

[Moptsp]

ah, thanks. drlava mentioned in a thread that the microboost driver would be better for running a 445nm at higher current (800mA+) because of heat. do you agree with that daguin?? sucks since i completed paying for a flexdrive right before i read that...

Considering he designed them, I would believe what he says. When did you complete the order? You may be able to get in contact with him and change it around. Though I'm not sure.

 

[MeanGreen]

There are a bunch of LPF members using the Flex Drive on their high current 445 builds. Check out this chart that is in the 445nm Lasers Section of the forum.

http://laserpointerforums.com/f65/list-445nm-diodes-51897.html