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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]. | ||
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'''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== | ||