Does anybody have any suggestions on where to start with my first Luxeon experiments? I have a couple emitters, and no documentation what-so-ever. I'm not ready to mod a torch with them yet, I just want to play with them, wire them up, and experiment them. I need to figure out the real "square one" basics, like:
1 - which of the contacts on the base do I use for what polarity?
2 - what voltage is safe for direct feed?
3 - what's my minimum/maximum desired mA rating for power supply?
I realize they will need a heat sink, and that's one of the things I want to experiment with, like how much heat do they produce, etc. I'm thinking of making some wall wart powered area lighting before I start doing flashlights with them.
Thanks for suggestions on some hopefully idiot-proof resources that will get me rolling.
1 - which of the contacts on the base do I use for what polarity?
2 - what voltage is safe for direct feed?
3 - what's my minimum/maximum desired mA rating for power supply?
I realize they will need a heat sink, and that's one of the things I want to experiment with, like how much heat do they produce, etc. I'm thinking of making some wall wart powered area lighting before I start doing flashlights with them.
Thanks for suggestions on some hopefully idiot-proof resources that will get me rolling.