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Sorry to be ignorant, but I am an electronics noob and constantly have problems understanding how to connect these driver boards.
I understand that some boards have separate VIn and GND ports (eg. SOB), some have
VIn/GND in one single location, some have LED-/GND in one location, while others have no GND (eg. GD).
How should these boards be wired to heatsinks?
Must all boards be grounded? What's the reason for grounding the boards?
In the case of GD, how should it be wired in a custom sink w/ground screw?
And for SOB, how should it be wired? Does it have anode pad at the bottom? If the anode pad is used, should the VIn port be ignored?
I need some answers soon.
I understand that some boards have separate VIn and GND ports (eg. SOB), some have
VIn/GND in one single location, some have LED-/GND in one location, while others have no GND (eg. GD).
How should these boards be wired to heatsinks?
Must all boards be grounded? What's the reason for grounding the boards?
In the case of GD, how should it be wired in a custom sink w/ground screw?
And for SOB, how should it be wired? Does it have anode pad at the bottom? If the anode pad is used, should the VIn port be ignored?
I need some answers soon.