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Wizard of an upper version.

belyo

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Does development of Wizard 700(&750) progress?
I look forward to the completion. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
 

dat2zip

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Sorry, the 700 and 750 don't have sufficient margins in operating current range to hold regulation. As such, they will not be offered.

Instead, a full step down converter will be offered in the near future. Same small board size and it's possible that a 1A version will be available.

I have some prototypes of the stepdown and results look very promising that the stepdown will hold high 80% efficiency. Couple that with a MAX operating voltage of 16V allows possible combinations like 3 1X123 (~9V) and stepping down to drive a 1W for example.

Using the Stepdown, one could use a 3X123, or a 2X123 as in the McLux and still drive a 1W.

For a 5W, one could use a 3X123.

Those playing with multiple AA cells in a D holder could easily come up with nice battery combinations that would result in 9-14V and generate good run times for a 1W or for a 5W.

I think there are more battery and LED combinations using a stepdown converter than there are in a step up configuration.

Wayne
 

McGizmo

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Jonathan

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I'm going to repeat my suggestion of 'DownBoy' to go with the BadBoy theme /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

-Jon
 

belyo

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belyo

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WildBoy

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MR Bulk

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[ QUOTE ]
Jonathan said:
I'm going to repeat my suggestion of 'DownBoy' to go with the BadBoy theme /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

-Jon

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I kinda like "FidoDownBoy" m'self... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
 
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