Old KL1-3rd gen buck/boost driver driving a 3 x series XPG star?

KevinL

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I just thought of a crazy idea. I need you guys to tell me whether it's crazy before I actually shell out for $ to do it :)



I am aware the old KL1s have a buck/boost converter to drive a single Lux1 at 350mA. However, if this is a boost topology as well, couldn't I theoretically install three XP-Gs on a series 20mm star? It would boost 2 x R123 to the 11+ volts needed by the XP-Gs. I'd like to keep the stock driver.
 
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