Kaidomain 220v drivers suitable for MC-E?

[Paul Baldwin]

Hi,
I've found this http://kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=5637 but can't seem to see how many Watts output it has. Theres a larger version of it here (18W) http://kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=5639 but the physically smaller driver is really what I need.
Would anyone hazard a guess as to whether the smaller driver is up to the job or maybe knows of another cheap alternative that will handle the current needed by an MC-E at 750-1000mA (to each die).

Thanks

Paul.

 

[evilc66]

You can't run the MC-E off the smaller driver. The max output voltage is only 12v. If it was 14v, then you would be ok. The bigger driver should work fine.

I don't know of any line voltage drivers that will handle the MC-E at 700mA-1A and is inexpensive. Next option is the 25W Xitanium.

 

[Paul Baldwin]

I've ordered it on an individually adressable star, couldn't I wire it 2s2s, or isn't this recommended? That way it'd fall inbetween the 6v-12v output of the smaller driver? The buckpuck pdf shows a Luxeon V wired in that format.

 

[Amonra]

yes you can go the 2S2P way but then youd only be getting 350mA into each die as you would be splitting the current in two.

 

[Paul Baldwin]

oh well I was hoping that they had mis-titled it and it may have been a constant current driver type as it says output is 700mA 12-21v 18W for the larger one. Assuming the smaller one would have been the same type too.

 

[evilc66]

What typo? Both are constant current drivers. Neither one was mislabled that I saw.

 

[Paul Baldwin]

Sorry, bit new to all this. Its says regulated current, not constant current, I thought it may or may not have worked differently to how I thought it did.
I might just order one of each and see what the score is

 

[Paul Baldwin]

I've found one in the UK, 50 miles from me that should just about handle an Mc-e according to the retailer but it's $40 equivalent with the postage ($15.81)! Thats some sort of price difference Rip off Britain is alive and kicking still.

Paul.

 

[Paul Baldwin]

My Kaidomain drivers have turned up. The smaller unit is 9W if anyone was wondering? Not too badly finished IP65 rated, all I need now is my mc-e to arrive and I can see if it works. £5.16 delivered compared to £27.00 delivered from the uk!!!

Paul.