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[http://www.videofoundry.co.nz/ianman/laboratory/research/driverlist.php flashlight driver database] and this [http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?188227 CPF thread]. But here are a few drivers from budget dealers that people have found useful when modding or upgrading flashlights. All of these drivers are 17mm (good for [[P60]] drop-ins) and use a micro-controller and [[Terminology#PWM|PWM]] for lower modes. For more about types of drivers, see [[Driver]] article. | [http://www.videofoundry.co.nz/ianman/laboratory/research/driverlist.php flashlight driver database] and this [http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?188227 CPF thread]. But here are a few drivers from budget dealers that people have found useful when modding or upgrading flashlights. All of these drivers are 17mm (good for [[P60]] drop-ins) and use a micro-controller and [[Terminology#PWM|PWM]] for lower modes. For more about types of drivers, see [[Driver]] article. | ||
'''A17DD-L FET+1''' A FET driver for high current turbo mode plus a 7135 regulator for regulated low modes developed by BLF members. You can buy finished ones at [http://www.banggood.com/BLF-A6-A17DD-L-FET1-2_8-4_35v-74-Modes-Flashlight-Driver-p-1009980.html BangGood] which has BLF firmware installed though [http://www.mtnelectronics.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=67_117&product_id=480 Mountain Electronics] can provide customized firmware or you can install your own firmware with the right equipment. | |||
'''KD 7135 V2''' A series of three different drivers with different numbers of 7135 regulators from KaiDomain. The board uses a PIC microprocessor and has eight possible mode groups with optional memory of last mode depending on how you solder certain contacts. The Low mode is a very dim firefly mode that some people prefer (though they make [http://www.kaidomain.com/product/details.S020237 a 8x7135 version] with a little higher Low). KD uses higher capacity 380mA regulators instead of the usual 350mA, allowing for somewhat higher currents. This means the [http://www.kaidomain.com/Product/Details.S020073 8-chip driver] is a 3.04A driver, [http://www.kaidomain.com/product/details.S020064 6-chip] is 2.28A, and the [http://www.kaidomain.com/product/details.S020075 4-chip] is 1.52A. Some people have been able to request custom sets of modes to be programmed into the chip from KD. Review: [http://budgetlightforum.com/node/6253 sixty545]. | '''KD 7135 V2''' A series of three different drivers with different numbers of 7135 regulators from KaiDomain. The board uses a PIC microprocessor and has eight possible mode groups with optional memory of last mode depending on how you solder certain contacts. The Low mode is a very dim firefly mode that some people prefer (though they make [http://www.kaidomain.com/product/details.S020237 a 8x7135 version] with a little higher Low). KD uses higher capacity 380mA regulators instead of the usual 350mA, allowing for somewhat higher currents. This means the [http://www.kaidomain.com/Product/Details.S020073 8-chip driver] is a 3.04A driver, [http://www.kaidomain.com/product/details.S020064 6-chip] is 2.28A, and the [http://www.kaidomain.com/product/details.S020075 4-chip] is 1.52A. Some people have been able to request custom sets of modes to be programmed into the chip from KD. Review: [http://budgetlightforum.com/node/6253 sixty545]. | ||
'''NANJG AK-47''' 3x7135 2.6-4.5V 1000mA linear regulator. Two versions, one by DX (5-mode) and one by KD (2-mode) with unadvertised mode groups available. Both have stars on back that can be soldered for different groups. Modes are nicely spaced at 5, 30, and 100%. Efficiency is very high, 85-90% on High. [http:// | '''NANJG AK-47''' 3x7135 2.6-4.5V 1000mA linear regulator. Two versions, one by DX (5-mode) and one by KD (2-mode) with unadvertised mode groups available. Both have stars on back that can be soldered for different groups. Modes are nicely spaced at 5, 30, and 100%. Efficiency is very high, 85-90% on High. [http://dx.com/p/6190?Utm_rid=72863811&Utm_source=affiliate DX] [http://www.kaidomain.com/product/details.S003256 KD] [http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?p=3325063#post3325063 CPF Post] [http://budgetlightforum.com/node/310 Review of DX AK-47] [http://budgetlightforum.com/node/1092 Review of AK-47C] | ||
[[File:Nanjg101ak.jpg|thumb|300px|The NANJG 101-AK, 4x7135 version]]'''NANJG ROHS 101-AK''' 2.8-6V linear regulator. Two versions, one is a 3x7135 1050mAh driver with 3 (LMH), 5, or 7 modes selectable by clicky. Has room on board to add 4th 7135 chip for 1400mAh output [http:// | [[File:Nanjg101ak.jpg|thumb|300px|The NANJG 101-AK, 4x7135 version]]'''NANJG ROHS 101-AK''' 2.8-6V linear regulator. Two versions, one is a 3x7135 1050mAh driver with 3 (LMH), 5, or 7 modes selectable by clicky. Has room on board to add 4th 7135 chip for 1400mAh output [http://dx.com/p/7612?Utm_rid=72863811&Utm_source=affiliate DX] or [http://www.kaidomain.com/product/details.S009743 KD]. The other version of this driver is a 3-mode (LMH) version with 4x7135 on it already from [http://www.shiningbeam.com/servlet/the-133/**NEW**-3-dsh-Mode-Regulated-Circuit/Detail Shining Beam] with modes of 8%, 25%, and 100% with maximum output of 1400mAh. [http://budgetlightforum.com/node/289 Review]. [http://www.intl-outdoor.com/amc71354-5mode-circuit-board-nanjg-101aka1-p-254.html International Outdoor] sells a similar one marked '''101-AK-A1''' with 5 modes, but it can be set to 3 modes by soldering the two lower right legs together like the picture of the Shining Beam driver shows. | ||
'''NANJG 105''' 8x7135 linear regulator driver | '''NANJG 105''' 8x7135 linear regulator driver allowing 2800mA of current. Runs off a single lithium-ion battery (which won't stay at 2.8A for long). By default it is 5 modes, but has stars on the back similar to the other NANJG drivers that allow different groups of modes to be hardwired. The 105C is available at [http://dx.com/p/127684?Utm_rid=72863811&Utm_source=affiliate DX] or [http://www.intl-outdoor.com/amc71358-5mode-circuit-board-nanjg-105c-28a-p-216.html International Outdoor] where they also have a [http://www.intl-outdoor.com/amc71358-5mode-circuit-board-nanjg-105c-304a-p-667.html version] with 8 380mA chips for 3.04A total. [http://budgetlightforum.com/node/1101 Review of 105A]. | ||
'''NANJG 106''' Similar to the NANJG 105 above, but the 7135's on the bottom are laid out radially and lacks stars to set modes (it is set to 3 modes). Available at [http://www.shiningbeam.com/servlet/the-132/3-dsh-Mode-Regulated-Circuit-Board/Detail Shiningbeam]. | '''NANJG 106''' Similar to the NANJG 105 above, but the 7135's on the bottom are laid out radially and lacks stars to set modes (it is set to 3 modes). Available at [http://www.shiningbeam.com/servlet/the-132/3-dsh-Mode-Regulated-Circuit-Board/Detail Shiningbeam]. | ||
==Programmable Drivers== | ==Programmable Drivers== | ||