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297 drivers found. Listed by modes.
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Price
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Driver Type Driver Purpose |
Vin
min-max (DC except where noted) |
Number
of LEDs (or LED dice) in series min-max |
Battery Suitability | Efficiency min-max |
Output Current Max current (with just a resistor modification) |
Number of Modes | Size (diameter except where noted) |
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Power Supply flexible for 350/700mA LEDs, 20W |
Led-Tech $35.00 (approx) |
Mains driver | 220-240 V AC | 1-8 | 230 V AC mains power | 700 mA |
2 | 111 mm x 56 mm x 25 mm | Can be switched to provide 350 mA or 700 mA constant current output, or various constant voltages from 4 V (5 W) to 24 V (20 W). IP20 housing. | |
3x AMC7135, 2 mode |
KaiDomain $3.68 each |
Linear regulator | 3.3-6.1 V (for 0.6 V lower Vin see Tip 1 in the notes below) |
1 | 3x NiMH 1x Li-ion |
50-97% | 1050 mA |
2 | 17 mm | Linear regulator board using 3 AMC7135 chips and a microcontroller for PWM modes; high, low (15%). Mode memory. Alternate mode groups may be selectable by using the star-shaped contacts, as detailed here. A review is here. See extra AMC7135 notes below. Formerly product ID 1801. Also available in a 5 pack, S004660 (formerly product ID 1802). Also available in a 20 pack, S006268 (formerly product ID 6052), but with the low mode possibly just 50 mA (a detail which has been lost with KD's last site update). |
IS1006 |
CPF member $25.00 + shipping |
Linear regulator | 3.0-12 V | 1-4 | 4x NiMH "is probably the best configuration available" | 10 A |
2 | 26 mm | The specs for this driver listed in this table may not be correct, as incomplete specs are listed in the sales thread and the specs thread isn't linked from it. (It might be this one but it has conflicting specs from the few that are actually listed in the sales thread.) Different versions are available, with high mode 5 A, 8 A or 10 A, and low mode from 1.2 A up. Switching between modes required a toggle switch or potentiometer (not included). Driver draws 0.5 mA when off. | |
forum.fonarevka.ru $16.00 (approx) |
Linear regulator | 2.8-5.5 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion | 120 mA |
2 | 14 mm | Linear regulator. Two modes, low (20 mA), medium (120 mA). Power interruption of less than 0.5 seconds is ignored. Power interrupted for 0.75 seconds or more changes modes. No power for 2 minutes or more resets to low mode. | ||
1 channel LED strip controller |
DealExtreme $2.45 |
User interface driver | 12-12 V | 1-3 | 12 V DC | 5000 mA |
2 | 410 mm x 10 mm x 10 mm | Brightness and speed adjustable. | |
2 mode PWM driver |
FastTech $1.81 |
User interface driver | 3.0-4.2 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion | 3000 mA |
2 | 17 mm | Direct drive. No indication of maximum spec for current handling but a user test achieved 3 A without apparent damage. 2 modes; high, low. The claim of constant current clashes with the claim of direct drive - buyer beware. Low voltage protection. | |
1 channel LED strip music controller |
DealExtreme $7.80 |
User interface driver | 12-12 V | 1-3 | 12 V DC | 10 A |
2 | 70 mm x 50 mm x 31 mm | ||
1A buck/boost driver |
Intl Outdoor Store $9.97 |
Boost driver and buck driver | 2.7-5.5 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion 3-4x NiMH |
84-95% | 1000 mA |
2 | 17 mm x 6.5 mm high - two boards in double layer | Driver removed from site. Two modes; high (1 A), medium (unknown current). Low voltage protection, polarity protection. |
3*AMC7135 |
Intl Outdoor Store $6.95 |
Linear regulator | 2.9-4.5 V (for possibly 0.3 V lower Vin see Tip 1 in the notes below) |
1 | 3x NiMH 1x Li-ion |
66-97% | 1050 mA |
2 | 17 mm | Driver removed from site. Linear regulator using three AMC7135 chips and a micro controller for PWM mode control. 2 modes with memory; ramping mode (user settable 1-100%), strobe. PWM frequency 3.7 kHz. Low voltage protection; at 3.3V the current drops to 8mA and turns off when it gets to ~2.9 V - unclear if this is a designed feature or just the way the AMC7135 works. Comes with spring on positive terminal. |
2 mode driver |
FastTech $1.70 |
User interface driver | 3.0-4.5 V | 1 | 2600 mA |
2 | 17 mm | 2 modes; high, low (10%). Buyer beware. Unknown regulation method, and the subtitle says it's intended for two LED luminous flux bins and a non-specific LED type suffix - simply nonsense (or Chinese code for "we don't have a clue about LEDs"). | ||
Seoul P7 3-mode UI Driver board |
e-lectronics.net $12.25 + shipping |
Buck driver | 5.5-12 V | 1 | 2x Li-ion | 76-83% | 3000 mA |
3 | 17 mm double sided board | Driver has vanished from site. Buck driver using PWM for modes. Three modes; low (5%), medium (35%) and high (100%), includes mode memory. Not constant current (the output changes with input voltage) but is claimed to push a SSC P7 "very hard" and thus needs good heatsinking. Thermal protection may have been removed in the latest version. Appears to be the same as KD sku S005296. |
L-mini II |
Shining Beam $10.75 + shipping |
Boost driver and buck driver | 2.8-5.5 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion | 1000 mA |
3 | 17 mm - two boards in double layer | Stupidly, this driver completely vanishes from the retailer's web site when temporarily out of stock. SKU 1219. Three mode, low (80 mA), medium (350 mA), high (1000 mA). Built-in voltage protection, will turn off at 2.8 V. Polarity protection. |
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3x AMC7135, 3 mode |
KaiDomain $3.75 |
Linear regulator | 3.3-6.1 V (for 0.6 V lower Vin see Tip 1 in the notes below) |
1 | 3x NiMH 1x Li-ion |
50-97% | 1050 mA |
3 | 17 mm | Uses three AMC7135 linear regulator chips and ATtiny13V for PWM modes - low, medium, high according to gunga, not the other way around. Is not 1.2 A output as claimed, but you might get 1.1 A. Changing the mode group may also be possible using the contacts on the bottom of the driver board. See extra AMC7135 notes below. Formerly product ID 1694 and 8020. |
CPF member $12.00 (up from $10.40) + shipping |
Buck driver | 3.6-15 V | 1-4 | 80-90% | 1040 mA Can be modified to 2000 mA |
3 | 23 mm | Limited availability from CPF member download. Uses the popular AX2002 chip; this seems to be the only AX2002 driver available with modes. Present, designation J: 3 modes; low (50 mA), medium (200 mA), high (1 A). No memory. A few of these have been sold pre-configured to 1.4 A. Previously, designation H: 3 modes; high (1 A), medium (200 mA), low (30 mA). Has memory. 17 mm diameter. Input voltage 3.6-23 V, 1-6 LEDs. Claimed 0.25 V headroom (the amount input voltage must be above output voltage); this is probably actually the feedback voltage (the voltage dropped across the current set resistor) - other AX2002 drivers have ~0.5 V headroom. It may be able to be set the output current up to 2 A, the rating for the AX2002. |
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GDuP |
Sandwich Shoppe $48.00 + shipping |
Boost driver and buck driver | 1.8-5.4 V | 1 | 2-3x alkaline, 1x Li-ion |
700 mA |
3 | 14 mm | Three modes; default set 10 mA, 180 mA, 700 mA. Levels can be changed for an extra charge. Mode memory. | |
8x AMC7135, |
Shining Beam $6.75 (formerly $6.95) + shipping |
Linear regulator | 3.3-6.1 V (for 0.6 V lower Vin see Tip 1 in the notes below) |
1 | 4x NiMH | 50-97% | 2800 mA |
3 | 17 mm with components on both sides | Stupidly, this driver completely vanishes from the retailer's web site when temporarily out of stock. SKU 1217. Multimode board with a PWM mode controller and eight AMC7135 linear regulators (four on each side of the board). 3 modes with memory; low 140 mA, medium 1 A, high 2.8 A (formerly listed as 2.5 A). Claimed input voltage of 2.8-6.0 V doesn't allow for the polarity protection diode; the more likely correct figures are listed in this Driver List table. The output of AMC7135 chips varies a little, so high might be as much as 2.8 A (as mentioned here and here). Also pictured in this post and this post. |
4x AMC7135, 3 mode (Nanjg 101-AK) |
Shining Beam $5.95 + shipping |
Linear regulator | 3.3-6.1 V (for 0.6 V lower Vin see Tip 1 in the notes below) |
1 | 3x NiMH, 4x alkaline, 1x Li-ion |
50-97% | 1400 mA |
3 | 17 mm | Stupidly, this driver completely vanishes from the retailer's web site when temporarily out of stock. SKU 1218. Buyer beware - the claim to be a "buck circuit board" (formerly claimed to be boost/buck driver) is clearly false, since it has four AMC4135 linear regulators plus an ATtiny13A PWM controller giving three modes - claimed low (60 mA), medium (440 mA), high (1.4 A); formerly claimed low (120 mA), medium (350 mA), high (1.4 A); tested low (60-80 mA), medium (440-450 mA), high (1420 mA). May be able to be converted to 5 modes by removing a solder bridge. See extra AMC7135 notes below. The URL of this driver used to be what was claimed to be a 5 mode buck/boost driver. This 3 mode driver is double listed on their site. |
1x AA, 3 mode boost driver (LDCH) |
Shining Beam $5.45 + shipping |
Boost driver | 0.8-1.7 V | 1 | 1x AA | 900 mA |
3 | 14 mm | SKU 1406. Three modes with memory; low 25 mA, medium 200 mA, high 900 mA (claimed). | |
GDuP high output |
Sandwich Shoppe $49.80 + shipping |
Boost driver and buck driver | 1.8-5.4 V | 1 | 2-3x alkaline, 1x Li-ion |
1200 mA |
3 | 14 mm | Three modes; default set 20 mA, 180 mA, 1.2 A. Levels can be changed for an extra charge. Mode memory. | |
Cree MC-E, Seoul P7 driver |
KaiDomain $10.11 each, also available in 5 pack |
Buck driver | 5.5-15 V DC; also works with AC | 1 | 2800 mA |
3 | 19 mm | Three modes at high, medium (30%), low (10%). Its only reviewer says it needs heatsinking or it will burn out. Buyer beware. Formerly product ID 5595. Also available in a 5 pack, S006371 (formerly product ID 6282). |
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LDV9 |
LCK-LED $9.45 + shipping |
Buck driver | 5.5-15 V (preferred less than 12 V) |
1 | 90-95% | 2800 mA |
3 | 19 mm | Three modes - low (5%), high (100%), medium (35%). Switches to low mode on over-temperature. Output claimed to be constant current and either 3.0 amps or 2.8 amps. Input variously listed at 5.5-15 V (with <12 V preferred), 5.5-13.2 V, and 4.0-12.0 V. 90-95% efficient seems to be the default claim by this retailer. The claim to provide 1+ hours of 3 A output from four Eneloop cells is clearly false for a Cree MC-E or SSC P7. With a LED Vf of 3.4 V (MC-E) that's 10.2+ Wh output from less than 8.5 Wh input (Eneloop @ 2.25 A, assumed driver 95% efficient for estimating battery voltage under load). This also raises doubt about the constant current claim. Buyer beware. | |
P7 or MC-E driver |
KaiDomain $23.39 for 5 |
Unspecified driver type | 3.7-4.2 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion | 2800 mA |
3 | 17 mm (guess) | Three modes; high, low, strobe. Incomplete specs given. No inductor present so it's not a buck driver. Input voltage specs indicate it may be just a PWM driver. Formerly product ID 11074. |
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P7 or MC-E driver, 3 mode |
KaiDomain $7.99 |
Buck driver | 5.5-12 V | 1 | 3000 mA |
3 | 19 mm | 3 modes; low (10%), medium (50%), high (100%). Formerly product ID 10973. |
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SST90 9A, 3 mode |
KaiDomain $23.25 |
Buck driver | 6.0-12 V | 1 | 9 A |
3 | 37 mm | 3 modes; high, middle, low - no flashing modes! Output current claimed to be a maximum of 9 A, implying either it's not well regulated or there's a bit of variability between drivers. Formerly product ID 11408. |
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SLCB-4A0 |
DealExtreme $16.00 |
User interface driver | 12-24 V | 1-6 | 4000 mA |
3 | 38 mm x 28 mm x 16 mm | Presumed to be a PWM controller for RGB LED strips which have current limiting resistors built in. 3 channel, output current maximum 4A per channel. 3 modes; smooth flow, strobe, fading. Blue anodised aluminium box, claimed to be waterproof (no IP rating given). IR remote control included. | ||
DL-007 |
DealExtreme $3.50 |
Boost driver | 0.8-4.2 V | 1 | 800 mA |
3 | 17 mm | Three mode; high, medium (30%), strobe (9 Hz). Reverse polarity protected. Specs mention "(1 x 123A or 1 x 16340 battery)" but a 16340 li-ion cell would likely cause this boost driver to be in direct drive. | ||
30W Boost/Buck |
KaiDomain $14.99 |
Boost driver and buck driver | 3.0-18 V | 1-4 | 2-4x Li-ion | 2800 mA |
3 | 26 mm x 17mm high - two boards in double layer | Output current varies from claimed 5 A for 1 LED (which disagrees with the claimed 8-10 W) to 3 A for 3-4 LEDs. However, 2.8 A is also claimed by sales staff answering a thread question - buyer beware. 3 modes with memory; low, medium, high (no mention of ratios/duty cycle). Low voltage protection at 5.7 V, thermal protection (heatsinking possibly required). | |
3A, 3 mode LED driver |
ledsupermall.com $6.60 |
Buck driver | 5.5-15 V | 1 | 90-95% | 3000 mA |
3 | 19 mm x 8 mm high | 3 modes; low (10%), high, medium (35%). Recommended use with maximum 12 V input. | |
3A, 3 mode LED driver |
ledsupermall.com $5.10 |
Buck driver | 8.4-12 V | 1 | 3000 mA |
3 | 22 mm x 14 mm high - two boards in double layer | Incomplete specs - buyer beware. Possibly the same as DX sku.57779 (which is cheaper). Size listed here assumes that. | ||
7 LED boost |
KaiDomain $19.66 |
Boost driver | 6.0-12 V | 7 | 2x Li-ion | 2500 mA |
3 | 26 mm x 30 mm high - two boards in double layer | Output voltage 23 V. Output current variously stated to be 2.6-3.0 A and 2.5-2.8 A, and output power 50-60 W - the same as the 5 LED version; buyer beware. Input current can be up to 8 A. 3 modes; high, medium (30%), low (10%). Low voltage protection at 6 V. Thermal protection at 55-60 °C (this seems very low). | |
9 LED boost |
KaiDomain $19.98 |
Boost driver | 9-12 V | 9 | 3x Li-ion | 2600 mA |
3 | 26 mm x 30 mm high - two boards in double layer | Output voltage 30 V. Output current variously stated to be 2.6-3.0 A and 2.8-3.0 A, and output power 70-100 W when running on 3-4x Li-ion cells (which contradicts the claimed input voltage range); buyer beware. Input current can be up to 8 A. 3 modes; high, medium (30%), low (10%). Low voltage warning at 9 V (although a working minimum of 6 V is also stated). Thermal protection at 55-60 °C (this seems very low). | |
3 mode boost(?) board |
DealExtreme $3.30 for 2 |
Boost driver | 1.5-3.0 V | 1 | 2x AA | 700 mA |
3 | 15 mm | 3 modes without memory; high, medium, fast strobe. Output current said to be 700-800 mA. | |
1000mA 3 mode LED driver |
DealExtreme $3.10 for 2 |
Linear regulator | 3.7-4.2 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion | 1000 mA |
3 | 17 mm | Assumed to be a linear regulator. Main chip is marked CAB1x. Three modes; high, low, strobe. | |
1000mA, 3 mode LED Driver |
DealExtreme $3.30 for 2 |
Linear regulator | 3.7-4.2 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion | 1000 mA |
3 | 17 mm | 3 mode; high, low, slow strobe. Unknown regulation method, assumed to be a linear regulator not just a PWM driver. | |
WY6927 |
DealExtreme $4.80 |
Buck driver | 5.0-8.4 V | 1 | 2x Li-ion | 2000 mA |
3 | 22 mm | 3 mode without memory; high, low (20%), fast strobe (8 Hz). A momentary switch (included) cycles through modes. | |
2.8A, 3 mode driver |
DealExtreme $6.15 for 2 |
User interface driver | 2.7-4.2 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion | 2800 mA |
3 | 17 mm | Actual output current said to be 2500-3100 mA; probably direct drive. Three mode with memory; high, medium (50%), strobe (8 Hz). | |
1.5A bike light driver |
DealExtreme $4.30 |
Buck driver | 7.4-8.4 V | 1 | 2x Li-ion | 1500 mA |
3 | 22 mm x 15 mm high (components on both sides) | 3 mode; high, low, strobe. A momentary switch (included) cycles through modes. The minimum input voltage of 7.4 V is hopefully higher than what it will actually accept. | |
D86, 2.4A square driver |
CN Quality Goods $8.00 + shipping |
Buck driver | 5.5-16 V | 1-3 | 12V automotive | 2400 mA |
3 | 25 mm x 25 mm x 15 mm | 3 modes without memory; high, medium, low. | |
3 LED boost |
CN Quality Goods $6.50 + shipping |
Boost driver | 6.0-8.4 V | 3 | 2x Li-ion | 1000 mA |
3 | 20 mm x 9 mm high - two boards in double layer | 3 mode; high, low, strobe. | |
3x AMC7135, "random brightness" |
CN Quality Goods $7.50 + shipping |
Linear regulator | 3.0-6.0 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion 3x NiMH |
1050 mA |
3 | 17 mm | The description for how this thing works is a big fat lost-in-translation mystery. Possibly 3 modes; programmed brightness, strobe, random mode (can be set to any brightness 0-100%). There's also a "tactical mode" mentioned which involves a half press... of what? Two-stage low voltage protection; with poor quality Li-ion cells the first stage (output drops to 8 mA) will cut in at less than 2/3 the battery capacity. Polarity protection. See extra AMC7135 notes below. | |
LD-2C 3A |
Intl Outdoor Store $8.95 |
Unspecified driver type | 3.0-8.2 V | 1 | 1-2x Li-ion | 3000 mA |
3 | 21 mm x 7 mm high - two boards in double layer | 3 modes with memory in 3 groups, change group with half push; high (3 A), medium (900 mA), low (150 mA). Alternate groups with 2 modes or 1 mode. Driver board 18 mm diameter. Low voltage warning, polarity protection. | |
1 channel LED strip controller |
DealExtreme $10.00 |
User interface driver | 12-12 V | 1-3 | 12 V DC | 4000 mA |
3 | 55 mm x 35 mm x 20 mm | 1 channel (probably; the controller says RGB), maximum 4 A. RF remote control. | |
TR-0166, 1A buck |
DealExtreme $4.20 |
Buck driver | 3.0-8.4 V | 1 | 1-2x Li-ion | 1000 mA |
3 | 17 mm | 3 mode with memory; high, low, strobe (8 Hz). Polarity protected. | |
RGB LED strip music controller |
DealExtreme $14.60 |
User interface driver | 9-16 V | 1-3 | 12 V DC | 12 A |
3 | 107 mm x 60 mm x 25 mm | 3 channel, maximum 4 A per channel. | |
3 mode boost board |
DealExtreme $3.76 |
Boost driver | 5.0-8.4 V | 3 | 2x Li-ion | 800 mA |
3 | 20 mm x 8 mm high - two boards in double layer | Three mode; high, low, strobe. Variable output current. 800-1000 mA claimed. | |
Magnetic control, 3A 3 mode LED driver |
KaiDomain $11.82 |
Step-down (non-buck) driver | 2.7-4.2 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion | 3000 mA |
3 | 8 mm high - two boards in double layer | Unknown diameter - buyer beware. 3 modes; high (100%), medium (50%), low (10%). Thermal protection, low voltage protection. | |
5 LED |
KaiDomain $19.66 |
Boost driver | 6.0-12 V | 5 | 2x Li-ion | 2500 mA |
3 | 26 mm x 30 mm high - two boards in double layer | Output voltage 17 V (range unknown). Output current variously stated to be 2.6-3.0 A and 2.5-2.8 A, and output power 50-60 W - the same as the 7 LED version; buyer beware. Input current can be up to 8 A. 3 modes; high, medium (30%), low (10%). Low voltage protection at 6 V. Thermal protection at 55-60 °C (this seems very low). | |
JCFDBG-3-7W(3D) mains driver |
DealExtreme $4.92 |
Mains driver | 100-265 V AC | 3-7 | 115 V or 230 V AC mains power | 300 mA |
3 | 78 mm x 32 mm x 21 mm | Output voltage 9-25 V. Dimmable. Apparently two outputs. | |
LD-4B 2.4A Buck Driver |
Intl Outdoor Store $4.86 |
Buck driver | 3.0-16 V | 1-2 | 1-3x Li-ion | 2400 mA |
3 | 17 mm x 10 mm high | 1 mode and 3 mode versions; high, medium (750 mA), low (50 mA). Always starts in high (great shame). Output voltage up to 6.6 V. Polarity protection. For some reason is described as suitable for 2x XP-G2 in series (rated at 1500 mA) / 2x XP-E2 in series (rated at 1000 mA). The response from the shop is that those LEDs can be run that hard and modders completely ignore maximum ratings now. An XP-E2 at 2.4 A? Why? He's taken leave of his senses. Buyer beware. | |
4xAMC7135, 3 mode |
DealExtreme $3.72 |
Linear regulator | 3.6-4.2 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion | 50-97% | 1400 mA |
3 | 17 mm | 3 mode; high, low, fast strobe. Polarity protection. |
YH-8902 strobe controller |
FastTech $4.28 |
User interface driver | 12-12 V | 1-3 | 12 V DC |
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3 | 82 mm x 35 mm x 22 mm | Controller alternates between 2 channels; maximum 10 W per channel. | |
YH-8902 strobe controller |
DealExtreme $4.98 |
User interface driver | 12-12 V | 1-3 | 12 V DC |
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3 | 82 mm x 35 mm x 22 mm | Controller alternates between 2 channels; maximum 10 W per channel. Available elsewhere for less; FT 1957200. | |
3A, 3 mode driver |
DealExtreme $5.79 |
Buck driver | 6.0-18 V | 1-3 | 71-91% | 2800 mA |
3 | 22 mm x 14 mm high - two boards in double layer | 3 modes; high, low, fast strobe. Regulation appears to be reasonably good. Modification for single mode and test results for 1 to 3 LEDs are on CPF here. An alternative is DX sku.128269. | |
TR-0022b, 3-mode no memory |
DealExtreme $2.75 |
Buck driver | 3.0-12 V (3-8.4 V claimed) |
1 | 80-88% | 1100 mA |
3 | 17 mm - two boards in double layer | Buyer beware. Unknown regulation method, assumed to be buck because of input voltage range, which is listed as two different ranges in the title and description. Conflicting specs. Driver chip is marked LEDA 0712 (Vsense probably 0.25 V), with Schottky diode SS34. Three modes (presumably using PWM); claimed high 800±50 mA but tested to be 1100 mA, low 200±20 mA, fast strobe claimed 400±50 mA. Output current may vary by battery voltage. Efficiency improves from 80% to 88% if sense resistor is changed to lower the output current. Although specified for use up to 8.4V it apparently works with 12 V with 2 LEDs (simulated) and the efficiency can be increased to 90% at 1 A output with a mod. Claims to provide different current outputs (1-1.2 A) to different Cree efficacy bins. I think NOT. Also claimed 0.8 A output. Buyer beware. |
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TR-0022b-like, |
DealExtreme $3.36 |
Buck driver | 3.0-8.4 V | 1 | 72-90% | 1200 mA |
3 | 17 mm - two boards in double layer | A board purchased in March 2010 reported to be 5 mode and with a maximum output current 800-950 mA (compare with DX sku.26107) - buyer beware. Unknown regulation method, assumed to be buck because of input voltage range. Driver chip is marked LEDA 0712. Three modes with memory; claimed high 1,200±100 mA, low 100±10 mA (bad flickering reported from very low speed PWM), fast strobe 650±50 mA. One reviewer mentioned the mode order is a crazy low, strobe, high. Output current may vary by battery voltage. Claims to provide different current outputs (1-1.2 A) to different Cree efficacy bins. I think NOT. |
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1/3/4 LED boost/buck |
Intl Outdoor Store $12.50 |
Boost driver and buck driver | 3.0-18 V | 1-4 | 1-4x Li-ion | 2800 mA |
3 | 26 mm x 17 mm high - two boards in double layer | Driver removed from site. Output current 5 A for 1 LED, 2.6-3.0 A for 3-4 LEDs; apparently not suited for 2 LEDs. Three modes with memory; high, medium (30%), low (5%). PWM frequency 1 kHz. Thermal protection and low voltage warning. |
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2.8A Cree XM-L driver |
Intl Outdoor Store $4.98 |
Buck driver | 6.0-18 V | 1-3 | 2-4x Li-ion | 2800 mA |
3 | 22 mm x 16 mm high - two boards in double layer | Driver removed from site. 3 modes; high, low (20%), strobe. Low soltage protection, reverse polarity protection. Presumably the same as DX sku.57779. |
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4A linear regulator |
Intl Outdoor Store $6.21 |
Linear regulator | 2.7-4.5 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion | 4000 mA |
3 | 17 mm x 15 mm high - two boards in double layer | Driver removed from site. Three modes; high, medium (30%), low (5%). Thermal protection, low voltage warning. |
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5 LED boost |
Intl Outdoor Store $14.47 |
Boost driver | 6.0-12 V | 5 | 2-3x Li-ion | 2800 mA |
3 | 26 mm x 30 mm high - two boards in double layer | Driver removed from site. Output voltage about 17 V. Three modes; high, medium (30%), low (5%). Thermal protection, low voltage warning. |
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7 LED boost |
Intl Outdoor Store $17.47 |
Boost driver | 6.0-12 V | 7 | 2-3x Li-ion | 2800 mA |
3 | 26 mm x 30 mm high - two boards in double layer | Driver removed from site. Output voltage about 23 V. Three modes; high, medium (30%), low (5%). Thermal protection, low voltage warning. |
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Multi-cell driver |
Intl Outdoor Store $12.50 |
Buck driver | 5.5-12.6 V | 1-3 | 2-3x Li-ion | 3500 mA |
3 | 21 mm x 23 mm high - two boards in double layer | Driver removed from site. 3 modes with memory; high, medium (30%), low (5%). PWM frequency 3.9 kHz. Thermal and low voltage warnings. Bottom board apparently does nothing except provide a 21 mm board and can be removed to leave just a 19 mm single board boost driver, 10 mm high, with components on both sides. |
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V10-136, 1xAA-1x3V Boost Driver, 3 mode |
Intl Outdoor Store $8.50 |
Boost driver | 0.9-3.7 V | 1 | 1-2x AA, 1x CR123A 1x LiFePO4 |
1000 mA |
3 | 17 mm x 11 mm high - two boards in double layer | Driver removed from site. Output current 600 mA with 1xAA, 1000 mA with 2xAA. Three modes; high, medium (30%), low (5%). PWM frequency 1 kHz. Flashing warnings for high temperature and low voltage (not stated if it warns at several low voltage levels). Bottom board (which is where the model number V10-136 comes from) apparently does nothing except provide a 17 mm board and can be removed to leave just a 15 mm single board boost driver with components on both sides. |
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XM-L Multi-cell Circuit Board |
Intl Outdoor Store $9.95 |
Buck driver | 5.5-12.6 V | 1-3 | 2-3x Li-ion | 3000 mA |
3 | 21 mm x 15 mm high | Driver removed from site. Three modes; high, medium (30%), low (5%). PWM rate 3.9 kHz. Thermal protection, low voltage protection; flashes to indicate both of these. |
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1 channel LED strip wireless controller with COB LED |
DealExtreme $4.74 |
User interface driver | 12-13 V | 1-3
1 LED included |
12 V DC | 400 mA |
3 | 200 mm x 10 mm x 3 mm | Output voltage 12-13 V. Output current is a guess. Stated dimensions appear to be the COB LED. 1 warm white COB LED included. |
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2.5-3.0 A, 3 mode driver |
DealExtreme $4.20 |
Buck driver | 4.5-18 V | 1-3 | 2500 mA Can be modified to 3000 mA |
3 | 22 mm x 12 mm high | Update Jan 2016: Some changes made to the driver, unknown what change to specs these have. 3 mode; high, low, fast strobe. Output current said to be 2500-3000 mA. Assumed to be suitable for 1-3 LEDs. Driver fitted with a couple SS34 Schottky diodes. An alternative is DX sku.57779. |
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TR-0192, 3 mode |
DealExtreme $3.32 |
Buck driver | 3.0-10.5 V (5-12 V claimed, but might be dangerous for driver & LEDs) |
3 | 4-7x NiMH 2x Li-ion |
83-91% | 800 mA |
3 | 20 mm x 17 mm high - two perpendicular boards | Update Jan 2016: It's a buck driver possibly using the QX9920 LED driver chip, not buck/boost as implied by the specs - buyer beware. Battery contact board is labelled TR-0192A and perpendicular board is labelled TR-0192B. The specs given for this driver imply that it'll output 10.8 V with anything from 5 V to 12 V input. This seems very doubtful at this price point - it would mean it was boost/buck. It's very likely boost only, and goes direct drive when the input voltage is greater than the output voltage; the output current is said to rise rapidly and it gets very hot. Updated version May 2013: About 20 mm high; two perpendicular boards. Upgraded switching FETs and much larger inductor. Old version: 14 mm high; two boards in double layer. Uses the FP5138 boost driver chip. 3 modes - claimed high 800±50 mA, low 200±20 mA, fast strobe 400±40 mA. However one reviewer has claimed the modes are high 900 mA, low 600 mA, strobe 600 mA, and another says they are now 750 mA on high (as of 12/2009). Mode memory switches to the next mode whenever turned on again. Apparently has a battery protection function which disables high mode when battery cannot supply enough current. Input current may be as high as 4 A at 5 V. The efficiency figure listed in this table is from a particular configuration in the driver chip datasheet. YMMV. Tip: The driver board is the top board (17 mm diameter, with the inductor on it) and can be separated from the lower board if only one mode is wanted. It has set resistors on its underside which can individually be changed to alter high and low modes. |
LDCH LD-25 |
FastTech $4.40 |
Linear regulator | 3.0-4.2 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion | 3000 mA |
3 | 17 mm (plus a little) | 3 modes with memory, in Sensible Ascending Order, with the off-the-shelf current setpoints varying a bit; low (80mA), medium (somewhere in the range 700-1100mA), high (2200-3000mA). Double click for a hidden 12Hz strobe mode. Each steady mode is programmable. This driver gets some good reviews. It uses an AON7520 MOSFET |
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Remora |
Sandwich Shoppe $9.00 + shipping |
User interface driver | 2.7-20 V | N/A |
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4 | 19 mm across; roughly half of a round Shark sized board | User interface board for the various Shark drivers - not usable by itself. Available in two flavours - three mode Plain (low, medium, high) and four mode Special (with SOS). | ||
Assembled Shark with Remora UI |
Sandwich Shoppe $50.00 + shipping |
Boost driver | 2.7-20 V | 1-5 | 980 mA |
4 | 19 mm - two boards in double layer | This product has vanished from the retailer's web site. Multimode boost regulator. Maximum input current 4 A. Available in two flavours - three mode Plain (low, medium, high) and four mode Special (with SOS). |
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Assembled Blue Shark with Remora UI |
Sandwich Shoppe $55.00 + shipping |
Boost driver | 2.7-25 V | 1-5 | 980 mA |
4 | 19 mm - two boards in double layer | This product has vanished from the retailer's web site. Â Multimode boost regulator. Maximum input current 4 A. Available in two flavours - three mode Plain (low, medium, high) and four mode Special (with SOS). |
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Assembled Shark Buck with Remora UI |
Sandwich Shoppe $59.00 + shipping |
Buck driver | 5.0-15 V | 1-3 | 75-77% | 3000 mA |
4 | 19 mm | Multimode high current buck driver. Available in two flavours - three mode Plain (low, medium, high) and four mode Special (with SOS). For some strange reason complete specifications are not readily available but some more information is available in this thread, where Wayne says you can drive "maybe 4" LEDs. (I can't see any explanation why the efficiency graph shows values 2% higher than the table.) | |
DL-004 |
DealExtreme $4.90 |
Buck driver | 5.0-8.4 V | 1 | 2x Li-ion | 2500 mA |
4 | 26 mm x 13 mm high | For a while (around May 2012) this driver was at a clearance price. The driver is back up to its normal price and is still available. 4 modes; high, medium (50%), low (25%), SOS. |
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TRC05 B, RGB LED strip controller |
DealExtreme $25.70 |
User interface driver | 12-24 V | 1-6 | 12 V or 24 V DC | 18 A |
4 | 90 mm x 70 mm x 27 mm | 3 channels, maximum 6 A per channel at 12 V, or 4 A per channel at 24 V. RF remote control. | |
TRC05 W, RGB LED strip controller |
DealExtreme $25.80 |
User interface driver | 12-24 V | 1-6 | 12 V or 24 V DC | 18 A |
4 | 90 mm x 70 mm x 25 mm | 3 channels, maximum 6 A per channel at 12 V, or 4 A per channel at 24 V. RF remote control. | |
TRC02 B, RGB LED strip controller |
DealExtreme $27.70 |
User interface driver | 12-24 V | 1-6 | 12 V or 24 V DC | 18 A |
4 | 125 mm x 47 mm x 26 mm | 3 channels, maximum 6 A per channel at 12 V, or 4 A per channel at 24 V. RF remote control. | |
TRC02(W), RGB LED strip controller |
DealExtreme $27.70 |
User interface driver | 12-24 V | 1-6 | 12 V or 24 V DC | 18 A |
4 | 125 mm x 47 mm x 26 mm | 3 channels, maximum 6 A per channel at 12 V, or 4 A per channel at 24 V. RF remote control. | |
RH-808, RGB controller and LEDs |
DealExtreme $17.30 |
Step-down (non-buck) driver | 12-14.5 V | 1-4
4 LEDs included |
12 V automotive | 125 mA |
4 | 27 mm x 27 mm x 30 mm | Unknown regulation method. Output power 1.5 W; output current listed in this table is assumed total. Stated dimensions are probably for each LED housing. 4 white LEDs included (in 4 water resistant housings). |
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DRY driver |
CN Quality Goods $5.00 + shipping |
Step-down (non-buck) driver | 3.0-4.2 V | 3 | 3x Li-ion | 2250 mA |
4 | 23 mm | Incomplete specifications given. I believe this is designed for a DRY torch (host available) with 3x XM-L in series, run from 3x Li-ion in series. Buyer beware - do not use this driver with unprotected Li-ion cells in that host. 4 modes with memory; low (0.1 A), medium (0.5 A), high (2.25 A), turbo (direct drive, maximum 4-5 A). Turbo mode steps down to high mode after 20 seconds. |
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3x AMC7135, 5 mode |
CN Quality Goods $7.50 + shipping |
Linear regulator | 3.0-6.0 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion 3x NiMH |
1050 mA |
4 | 17 mm | 4 modes; low (3-4 mA), medium (200 mA), high, strobe. Two-stage low voltage protection; with poor quality Li-ion cells the first stage (output drops to 2 mA) will cut in at less than 2/3 the battery capacity. Polarity protection. See extra AMC7135 notes below. | |
RGB LED strip controller |
DealExtreme $8.10 |
User interface driver | 12-12 V | 1-3 | 12 V DC | 6000 mA |
4 | 60 mm x 35 mm x 22 mm | 3 channel, maximum 2 A per channel. IR remote control. | |
HX-1190B5 (Olympia), 6A 4 mode buck |
DealExtreme $5.10 |
Buck driver | 7.0-18 V | 1 | 3-4x Li-ion | 90% | 6000 mA |
4 | 28 mm | Buyer beware - may actually be a boost driver with much less than 6 A output. 4 mode with 3 second memory; high (6 A), medium (4 A), low (2 A), fast strobe. Formerly claimed 5 modes, including "Close" (SOS?). Formerly claimed to be suited for 1 to 3 LEDs in series. Formerly claimed 30 mm diameter. Output voltage 3.3-10 V. Polarity protection. Appears to have LEDs for indicating battery voltage. For a 4 A version see DX sku.231788. |
HX-1341, 4A 4 mode buck |
DealExtreme $5.20 |
Buck driver | 7.0-18 V | 1-3 | 3-4x Li-ion | 90% | 4000 mA |
4 | 28 mm | 4 mode with 3 second memory; high (4 A), medium (2 A), low (100 mA), fast strobe. Formerly claimed 5 modes, including "Close" (SOS?). Output voltage 3.3-10 V. Polarity protected. There are two battery status LEDs are on the board. |
HX-1297b, 4A 4 mode buck |
DealExtreme $4.40 |
Buck driver | 7.0-18 V | 1-3 | 3-4x Li-ion | 90% | 4000 mA |
4 | 30 mm | Buyer beware - appears to be designed for two separate LEDs at ~1 A and ~1.5 A, not a single LED at 4 A total. 4 mode with 3-second memory; high (4 A), medium (2 A), low (0.1 A), fast strobe. Formerly claimed 5 modes, including "Close" (SOS?). Output voltage 3.3-10 V. The board looks like it has places for battery indicator LEDs but they are populated with resistors. Polarity protection. For a 6 A version see DX sku.231936 or for a 4 A version with battery status LEDs see DX sku.236160. |
RGB LED strip touch controller |
DealExtreme $24.10 |
User interface driver | 12-24 V | 1-6 | 12 V or 24 V DC | 12 A |
4 | 120 mm x 74 mm x 42 mm | 3 channel, maximum 4 A per channel. | |
HX-1182, buck driver |
DealExtreme $3.60 |
Buck driver | 7.0-18 V | 1-3 | 2-4x Li-ion | 90% | 1500 mA |
4 | 22 mm x 19 mm high | Buyer beware - originally listed with many conflicting specs. Output current 0.8-1.5 A (which sounds very unregulated). Output voltage 3.0-8.4 V sounds suspiciously like an input voltage for 1 or 2 Li-ion cells. Output supposedly suitable for 1 or 3 LEDs. 4 mode; high (1.5 A), medium (1.2 A), low (0.8 A), fast strobe. Polarity protection. |
2.8A, 8.4V 4 mode LED driver |
KaiDomain $4.62 |
Buck driver | 8.4-8.4 V | 1 | 2x Li-ion | 2800 mA |
4 | 22 mm | 4 modes; high, medium, low, strobe (long press for 3 seconds). | |
2 channel LED strip controller |
DealExtreme $18.54 |
User interface driver | 12-24 V | 1-6 | 12 V or 24 V DC | 8 A |
4 | 86 mm x 86 mm x 35 mm | 2 channel, maximum 4 A per channel. Touch panel control. | |
RGB LED strip controller |
DealExtreme $5.19 |
User interface driver | 12-12 V | 1-3 | 12 V DC | 6000 mA |
4 | 62 mm x 35 mm x 22 mm | 2 output connectors. 3 channel, maximum 2 A per channel. IR remote control. | |
EOSlamp 160 |
Intl Outdoor Store $7.85 |
Boost driver | 1.0-3.2 V | 1 | 1-2x AA, 1x LiFePO4 |
500 mA |
4 | 17 mm | Driver removed from site. Minimum input voltage is just a guess. 4 modes with 3 second mode memory; very low (7 mA), medium (160 mA), high, strobe. Polarity protection. Potted components (they're covered with goop). |
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EOSlamp 100 |
Intl Outdoor Store $7.85 |
Boost driver | 1.0-3.2 V | 1 | 1-2x AA, 1x LiFePO4 |
500 mA |
4 | 17 mm | Driver removed from site. Minimum input voltage is just a guess. 4 modes with 3 second mode memory; very low (7 mA), medium (100 mA), high, strobe. Polarity protection. Potted components (they're covered with goop). |
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3*AMC7135 |
Intl Outdoor Store $6.95 + shipping |
Linear regulator | 2.9-4.5 V (for possibly 0.3 V lower Vin see Tip 1 in the notes below) |
1 | 3x NiMH 1x Li-ion |
66-97% | 1050 mA |
4 | 17 mm | Driver removed from site. Linear regulator using three AMC7135 chips and a micro controller for PWM mode control. 4 modes with memory; firefly (3-4 mA), medium (200 mA), high, strobe. Modes are changed normally (forward clicky recommended) or by using a code to select the mode you want. Polarity protection. Low voltage protection; at 3.3V the current will drop to 2 mA, and switches off within 3 seconds of hitting ~2.9 V - unclear if this is a designed feature or just the way the AMC7135 works. PWM speed >4 kHz. Comes with spring on positive terminal and a ground wire on the top of the board. See extra AMC7135 notes below. My thoughts: This driver seems quite expensive just to get a fiddly way of changing modes. Maybe it'll serve someone well, but with only 4 modes, changing modes normally with a reverse clicky would require just as many button pushes on average and require less thinking. Changing to firefly mode when the battery voltage drops to 3.3 V is unnecessarily conservative - from the last Li-ion cells I tested it would be at just under half their capacity. |
LD-30 Boost |
Intl Outdoor Store $8.99 |
Boost driver | 0.9-3.0 V | 1 | 1-2x AA | 900 mA |
4 | 18 mm x 8 mm high - components on both sides | Driver removed from site. 4 modes; high (650 mA with one AA, 900 mA with two AAs), medium (100 mA), low (10 mA), strobe. Low voltage protection; drops to low mode and starts flashing. Polarity protection. |
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RGB LED strip controller |
FastTech $3.07 |
User interface driver | 12-12 V | 1-3 | 12 V DC | 6000 mA |
4 | 85 mm x 52 mm x 7 mm | 3 channels, maximum 2 A per channel. IR remote control. | |
3x AMC7135, 5 mode |
DealExtreme $3.62 |
Linear regulator | 3.0-4.5 V | 1 | 3x NiMH 1x Li-ion |
50-97% | 1050 mA |
5 | 17 mm (maybe 15Â mm - see tip 3) | Linear regulator using three AMC7135 chips and a ATtiny13V for PWM mode control. 5 modes with memory; the claimed high, medium (35%), low (20%), strobe, SOS is actually low (5%), medium (30%), high, strobe, SOS according to brted's review and harlxw's test results (in the same thread), which means it appears to be the same as DX sku.127689 except cheaper. A version without memory is DX sku.127686. Alternate mode groups can be selected by using the star-shaped contacts, as detailed here. Unknown why maximum voltage is specified at only 4.5 V instead of 5.5 V for the ATtiny13V (5.8 V with a Schottky polarity protection diode). See extra AMC7135 notes below or this CPF thread. Tip 3: One user reports he was able to sand it down to 15 mm diameter. |
3 W PWM Step-down, 5 mode |
DealExtreme $2.70 for 2 (formerly $2.38) |
Step-down (non-buck) driver | 3.6-3.6 V | 1 | 3x NiMH, 1x Li-ion |
1000 mA |
5 | 16 mm | Unknown regulation method; no inductor so assumed to be just PWM, possibly with output smoothing using a capacitor. 5 modes, 3 of which are flashing; high, low, slow strobe, fast strobe, SOS. However, reviewers describe different sets of modes, such as high, medium, low, strobe, SOS; or high, low, slow strobe, fast strobe, 10 second beacon flash. Photos posted show a different IC to DX's photos. Tip: This board may possibly operate as a straight-forward PWM driver if the capacitor is removed. |
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3 W Buck, 5 mode |
DealExtreme $3.45 |
Buck driver | 3.6-8.4 V | 1 | 3-6x NiMH, |
1000 mA |
5 | 17 mm - two boards in double layer | Buck driver using PWM for modes, although what exactly the modes are seems to vary - high, low, slow strobe, fast strobe, and either SOS or beacon (1 flash every 8 or 10 seconds). High is 700-1000 mA depending on input voltage. Apparently based on PT4105 chip - see separate notes below - and may be able to cope with higher input voltage. | |
Cree MC-E / Seoul P7 driver 5 mode |
DealExtreme $5.62 (formerly $5.70) |
Buck driver | 7.4-8.4 V | 1 | 2x Li-ion | 85% | 2000 mA |
5 | 25 mm - two boards in double layer | Buck regulator using PWM for modes. Double layer board; the 1 mode version plus a mode controller. 5 modes, the order of which multiple users report to be; medium, low, high, strobe, SOS. One user has reported the "strobe" mode is actually a 50% duty cycle flash. No mode memory: "Every switch on, no matter how long or short advances the mode, and if it's left off for more than a minute or two it goes back to full-bright." Claimed constant current output at 2.8A but many buyers have reported the output is not well regulated and/or much lower than the rated output current - around 2.0 A and as low as 1.9 A. Buyer beware! |
1x AA, 500 mA Boost Driver, 5 mode (3 steady) |
DealExtreme $3.50 |
Boost driver | 0.9-1.5 V | 1 | 1x alkaline or NiMH | 65-80% | 500 mA |
5 | 17 mm - two boards in double layer | ~500 mA output, current not constant. Spec claims 5 modes; high 100%, mid 35%, low 10%, strobe, SOS. However one reviewer claims 16 modes, and with the steady modes in the opposite order. |
TR0067 |
DealExtreme $3.00 |
Boost driver | 1.0-3.0 V | 1 | 1-2x AA, 1x 123A |
63-68% | 700 mA |
5 | 16 mm - two boards in double layer | Boost board. Output voltage and current not constant; almost 300 mA from one fresh AA, almost 700 mA output with two fresh AAs. Modes are high, low, and three different flashing options! No mode memory. Tip: Remove controller board to use as single mode driver. |
Seoul P7 5-mode UI Driver board |
e-lectronics.net $5.99 + shipping |
Buck driver | 3.2-4.5 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion | 2380 mA |
5 | 17 mm | Stupidly, this driver completely vanishes from the retailer's web site when temporarily out of stock. Buck driver using PWM for modes. Modes are high (100%), medium (45%), low (10%), strobe, SOS. Includes mode memory. The claimed output appears very unregulated, with a fresh Li-ion giving 2.38 A, and dropping to just 1.1 A. |
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5 mode board |
Shining Beam $5.95 + shipping |
Boost driver and buck driver | 4.0-15 V | 1 | 1000 mA |
5 | 17 mm | This driver has been replaced on the retailer's web site with a 3 mode linear regulator (with the same URL). Plain weird or a typo? Â Old details: Claims to be a boost/buck driver, implying it can handle multiple LEDs, but no information is provided about that. 5 modes - high (1000 mA), medium (300 mA), low (100 mA), strobe, SOS. Mode memory. |
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MC-E/P7 driver, 5 mode |
KaiDomain $8.18 each |
Buck driver | 5.5-12 V | 1 | 3000 mA |
5 | 19 mm | Uses PWM for 5 modes; low (10%), medium (50%), high (100%), fast strobe, SOS. If driving a Cree MC-E its four dice must be parallel connected. Also available as a 5 pack. Both product pages have photos of two different drivers. Buyer beware. This driver gets a bad review here. Formerly product ID 7947. |
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CPF member $9.36 + shipping |
Linear regulator | 3.3-6.1 V (for 0.6 V lower Vin see Tip 1 in the notes below) |
1 | 4x NiMH | 50-97% | 2800 mA |
5 | 17 mm with components on both sides | Limited availability from CPF member download. Multimode board with four AMC7135 linear regulators on each side (8 total) and an ATtiny13A for PWM mode control. Mode group selectable by connecting star pads on the board, like an AK-47. 5 modes in default group; low (0.13 A), medium (0.93 A), high (2.8 A), strobe, SOS. See extra AMC7135 notes below. May have sold a previous 3 mode version like this; high (2.8 A), medium (1 A), low (0.3 A). |
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FLuPIC v2.2 |
CPF member $40.00 |
Unspecified driver type | N/A | N/A |
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5 | There's a user guide for the many modes here but not actual specifications, and its maker on CPF doesn't link to its specs (or the latest firmware version) in his tagline. Go figure. | |||
Nanjg 112A |
KaiDomain $4.74 each (down from $4.82 while it was sold out, down from $5.02), also available in 5 pack |
Boost driver and buck driver | 0.9-4.2 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion | 1000 mA |
5 | 17 mm | Unclear what it does when input voltage is greater than LED Vf - possibly just direct drive, but it claims to buck. Similar to Nanjg 28 but with contacts for different mode groups like AK-47; with a suitable switch you could change between groups with 2, 3, 3 and 5 modes on the fly. Output current with 1x AA claimed to be 300-500 mA. This review says the low and medium modes are very close together. Formerly product ID 10243. Also available as a 5 pack, S009114 (formerly product ID 10246). |
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H6Flex |
TaskLED $40.00 + shipping |
Buck driver | 7.0-21 V | 1-6 | 90% | 6600 mA |
5 | 33 mm | Features uController UI, "User menu reconfigurable to 1400mA/Â2000mA/Â2800mA/Â3600mA/Â5000mA/Â5600mA or 6600mA at any time." Ships configured for 1.4 A output. Input voltage needs to be at least 1 V higher than output voltage (at 2.8 A). | |
3x AMC7135, 5 mode |
KaiDomain $3.50 |
Linear regulator | 3.3-6.1 V (for 0.6 V lower Vin see Tip 1 in the notes below) |
1 | 3x NiMH 1x Li-ion |
50-97% | 1050 mA |
5 | 17 mm | Linear regulator using three AMC7135 chips (formerly listed as having four) and an ATtiny13A for PWM mode control. Five modes - high, medium, low, strobe, SOS. Alternate mode groups can be selectable by using the star-shaped contacts, as detailed here. See extra AMC7135 notes below. Formerly product ID 9605. |
Hi-Max HM-ST50D |
LCK-LED $12.00 + shipping |
Buck driver | 5.0-8.4 V | 1 | 2x Li-ion | 4200 mA |
5 | 20 mm x 17 mm high - two boards in double layer | Five modes - medium (30%), low (10%), high (100%), 9 Hz strobe, SOS. | |
V10 |
LCK-LED $6.00 + shipping |
Linear regulator | 3.2-4.5 V | 1 | 3500 mA |
5 | 17 mm | Driver uses at least four AMC7135 chips on one of two back-to-back boards, and probably an ATtiny13 on the other board. Five modes - high (100%), medium (45%), low (10%), strobe, SOS. Claimed constant current, but the maximum output is variously listed as 3.0 A and 3.5 A, and test results listed show the output is definitely not constant over the voltage range tested (and has a high of 3.3 A). This calls into doubt the constant current claim for all drivers from this retailer. Buyer beware. See extra AMC7135 notes below. | ||
TR0142B (SST-50 driver) |
DealExtreme $7.40 |
Buck driver | 8.4-8.4 V | 1 | 2x Li-ion | 4000 mA |
5 | 26 mm diameter x 22 mm high - two boards in double layer | 5 modes with memory; high 4 A, medium 2 A, low 800 mA, fast strobe 2.8 A, SOS 4 A. Incomplete specs for input voltage. | |
1xAA boost driver |
KaiDomain $11.37 for 5 |
Boost driver | 0.9-1.5 V | 1 | 1x AA | 400 mA |
5 | 14 mm | Description claiming "output voltage: less than 1.5V" is just a laugh, as is the "Length: 7.50cm" dimension and the "5pcs a pair" quantity. Unknown minimum input voltage - values given here are just a guess. Buyer beware. Formerly product ID 11063. |
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8x AMC7135, |
KaiDomain $4.79 each |
Linear regulator | 3.3-6.1 V (for 0.6 V lower Vin see Tip 1 in the notes below) |
1 | 1x Li-ion, 4x NiMH |
50-97% | 2800 mA |
5 | 17 mm (measured, not stated) | March 2012: Driver has been removed from site (as has the 5 pack). See KD sku S020073 for a replacement. Incomplete specifications given. Uses 8 AMC7135 linear regulator chips with either a PIC12F629 microcontroller for modes, or an ATtiny13A for the 105C model (which is apparently the latest version). Modes are determined by the stars on the board - they provide AK-47 functionality (where a group of modes is hardwired using a solder link). Has the same basic mode groups as CPF user download's very similar driver (diagram here) except their order for the 105A is high (100%), medium (35%), low (4%). When low mode is started there is a momentary bright flash, and after about 2.5 seconds there's a very brief dropout (or "blink") that indicates the mode has been fixed - after that, switching off momentarily will not change the mode. Reviews written for 105 and 105A. As of Jan 2011 the 105C is being shipped. The maximum voltage in this table is based on the microcontroller's maximum of 5.5 V plus 0.6 V for the polarity protection diode. If it's a Schottky diode the maximum voltage is actually 5.8 V. Tip: The circuit track for the first star does not need to be broken for the other stars to work. Formerly product ID 10995. Also available as a 5 pack, S009835 (formerly product ID 11088). |
4x AMC7135, 5 mode |
KaiDomain $13.99 for 5 |
Linear regulator | 3.3-6.1 V (for 0.6 V lower Vin see Tip 1 in the notes below) |
1 | 3x NiMH 1x Li-ion |
50-97% | 1400 mA |
5 | 17 mm | Incomplete specifications given. The "1560mAh" in the title and "1560mAh current" under the heading "Hightlight" are meaningless, other than being typical of the site. Linear regulator using four AMC7135 chips and a ATtiny13A for PWM mode control. See extra AMC7135 notes below. Default is 5 modes - low (2%), medium (28%), high (100%), strobe, SOS. Can also be set to 3 modes (low, medium, high) using a solder bridge. Formerly product ID 11218. |
SST-90 9A, 5 mode |
KaiDomain $23.25 |
Buck driver | 6.0-12 V | 1 | 9 A |
5 | 26 mm | 5 modes; high, medium, low, strobe, SOS. Output current claimed to be a maximum of 9 A, implying either it's not well regulated or there's a bit of variability between drivers. Formerly product ID 11409. |
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SLCB-4A0W |
DealExtreme $16.00 |
User interface driver | 12-24 V | 1-6 | 4000 mA |
5 | 38 mm x 28 mm x 16 mm | Presumed to be a PWM controller for warm white/cool white 3258 LED strips which have current limiting resistors built in, with the idea apparently being to select the overall tint. 2 channel, output current maximum 4A per channel. Adjustable brightness; 20%, 40%, 60%, 80%, 100%. Golden anodised aluminium box, claimed to be waterproof (no IP rating given). IR remote control included. | ||
DL-006 |
DealExtreme $3.70 |
Buck driver | 3.6-9.0 V | 1 | 1000 mA |
5 | 17 mm x 6 mm high - two boards in double layer | Five modes, weird mode order; medium (30%), low (8%), high, strobe (8 Hz), SOS. | ||
DL-00193 |
DealExtreme $3.70 |
Buck driver | 3.0-9.0 V | 1 | 2x Li-ion | 1000 mA |
5 | 17 mm x 7 mm high - two boards in double layer | 5 modes; high, medium (50%), low (10%), strobe (8 Hz), SOS. | |
DC-009 |
DealExtreme $3.34 |
User interface driver | 2.8-4.2 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion |
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5 | 17 mm | 5 modes with memory; high, medium (30%), low (3%), strobe (9 Hz), SOS. Unknown regulation method - probably just PMW without current limiting. | |
30W Boost/Buck |
KaiDomain $14.99 |
Boost driver and buck driver | 3.0-18 V | 1-4 | 2-4x Li-ion | 2800 mA |
5 | 26 mm x 17mm high - two boards in double layer | Output current varies from claimed 5 A for 1 LED (which disagrees with the claimed 8-10 W) to 3 A for 3-4 LEDs. However, 2.8 A is also claimed by sales staff answering two separate thread questions - buyer beware. 5 modes with memory; high, medium, low (no mention of ratios/duty cycle), strobe, SOS. Low voltage protection at 5.7 V, thermal protection (heatsinking possibly required). | |
8x AMC7135, |
ledsupermall.com $4.80 |
Linear regulator | 3.0-5.8 V (for 0.3 V lower Vin see Tip 1 in the notes below) |
1 | 1x Li-ion, 4x NiMH |
50-97% | 2800 mA |
5 | 17 mm | Linear regulator using eight AMC7135 chips. 5 modes; unstated what they are. Apparently a Nanjg 105C board; if so it has selectable mode groups (by solder bridge on the stars). Low voltage warning - when battery voltage is less than 2.9-3.0 V it changes to low mode and flashes once each second. Polarity protection assumed to be using a Schottky diode (providing 0.3 V drop). |
3x AMC7135, 5 mode |
Intl Outdoor Store $3.35 |
Linear regulator | 3.2-4.8 V (for 0.3 V lower Vin see Tip 1 in the notes below) |
1 | 3x NiMH 1x Li-ion |
62-97% | 1050 mA |
5 | 17 mm | Linear regulator using three AMC7135 chips and a ATtiny13A for PWM mode control; PWM frequency >4500 Hz. 5 modes with memory; low (5%), medium (30%), high, strobe, SOS. Alternate mode groups can be selected by using the star-shaped contacts; low/high/strobe, low/medium/high, low (10%)/high. Low voltage warning at 2.9-3.0 V. See extra AMC7135 notes below. |
4x AMC7135, 5 mode |
Intl Outdoor Store $3.50 |
Linear regulator | 2.7-6.1 V (for 0.6 V lower Vin see Tip 1 in the notes below) |
1 | 3x NiMH 1x Li-ion |
50-97% | 1400 mA |
5 | 17 mm | Linear regulator using four AMC7135 chips and a ATtiny13A for PWM mode control at >4.5 kHz. Five modes with memory; low (5%), medium (30%), high, strobe, SOS. Flashing modes can be eliminated with a solder bridge. See extra AMC7135 notes below. |
C8 driver module |
Intl Outdoor Store $15.99 |
Linear regulator | 3.0-5.8 V (for 0.3 V lower Vin see Tip 1 in the notes below) |
1
1 LED included |
1x Li-ion | 50-97% | 2800 mA |
5 | 25 mm x 21 mm high | Suitable as a driver/pill replacement for a C8 torch. 5 modes, mode group selectable with solder bridge. Includes a cool white Cree XM-L in a brass pill. |
3x AMC7135 (Nanjg AK-47A) |
DealExtreme $3.71 |
Linear regulator | 3.0-4.5 V | 1 | 3x NiMH 1x Li-ion |
50-97% | 1050 mA |
5 | 17 mm | Linear regulator using three AMC7135 chips and a ATtiny13V for PWM mode control. 5 modes with memory, with solder pads allowing different mode groups to be selected; low (5%), medium (30%), high, fast strobe, SOS. This is more expensive than the apparently identical DX sku.6190. A slightly cheaper version without memory is DX sku.127686. See extra AMC7135 notes below or this CPF thread. |
1000mA, 5 mode LED driver |
DealExtreme $3.70 for 2 |
Linear regulator | 3.7-4.2 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion | 1000 mA |
5 | 17 mm | 5 mode; high, medium, low, fast strobe, SOS. Unknown regulation method, assumed to be a linear regulator not just a PWM driver. | |
8x AMC7135, 5 mode (Nanjg 105C) |
DealExtreme $4.31 |
Linear regulator | 3.0-4.5 V (for 0.3 V lower Vin see Tip 1 in the notes below) |
1 | 3-4x NiMH 1x Li-ion |
50-97% | 2800 mA |
5 | 17 mm | Linear regulator using eight AMC7135 chips and an ATtiny13A to control PWM modes. 5 modes with memory; low (5%), medium (30%), high, fast strobe, SOS. Selectable mode groups set by solder bridge on the stars. Polarity protection assumed to be using a Schottky diode (providing 0.3 V drop). Low voltage warning. |
4x AMC7135 |
DealExtreme $3.90 |
Linear regulator | 3.0-4.5 V (for 0.3 V lower Vin see Tip 1 in the notes below) |
1 | 3x NiMH 1x Li-ion |
50-97% | 1400 mA |
5 | 17 mm | Linear regulator using four AMC7135 chips with an MCU for PWM modes and a polarity protection diode. 5 modes with mode memory; low (5%), medium (30%), high, fast strobe, SOS. Polarity protection assumed to be using a Schottky diode (providing 0.3 V drop). |
1 channel LED strip controller |
DealExtreme $6.40 |
User interface driver | 12-12 V | 1-3 | 12 V DC | 12 A |
5 | 42 mm x 12 mm x 6 mm | Single channel LED controller, maximum power and current switching unknown; assumed to be 4 A per channel. Multiple modes; 5 dynamic effects (5 speeds), static colours (8 brightness levels). See DX sku.128434 for RGB version. | |
LD-25, 2.6A |
Intl Outdoor Store $8.50 |
Linear regulator | 3.0-4.2 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion | 2600 mA |
5 | 17 mm x 7 mm high - two boards in double layer | Driver removed from site. Unknown drive method - no inductor so presumed to be a linear regulator. 5 modes with memory (claims to not use PWM); high (2.6 A), medium (1 A), low (150 mA), strobe, SOS. Change mode group to 3 mode (high, medium, low) by blinking it off at the right moment. Low voltage protection - under 3 V drops to low mode and starts flashing. No polarity protection. A lower output version is Intl Outdoor p-415. |
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LD-25, 2.0A |
Intl Outdoor Store $8.50 |
Linear regulator | 3.0-4.2 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion | 2000 mA |
5 | 17 mm x 7 mm high - two boards in double layer | SKU number reused for a very different product. Unknown drive method - no inductor so presumed to be a linear regulator. 5 modes with memory (claims to not use PWM); high (2.0 A), medium (1 A), low (150 mA), strobe, SOS. Change mode group to 3 mode (high, medium, low) by blinking it off at the right moment. Low voltage protection - under 3 V drops to low mode and starts flashing. No polarity protection. A higher output version is Intl Outdoor p-414. |
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2.8A, 5 mode LED driver |
Focalprice $6.06 |
Buck driver | 5.0-8.4 V | 1 | 2x Li-ion | 85% | 2800 mA |
5 | 25 mm | 5 modes, unknown memory or relative levels; high, medium, low, fast strobe, SOS. Minimum input voltage is a guess. Efficiency is manufacturer claim. |
6x AMC7135, 5 mode |
Intl Outdoor Store $4.09 |
Linear regulator | 3.2-4.8 V (for 0.3 V lower Vin see Tip 1 in the notes below) |
1 | 1x Li-ion | 50-97% | 2100 mA |
5 | 17 mm | Linear regulator using six AMC7135 chips and a ATtiny13A providing PWM modes; PWM frequency >4500 Hz. 5 modes with memory; low (5%), medium (30%), high, strobe, SOS. Alternate mode groups can be selected by using the star-shaped contacts; low/high/strobe, low/medium/high, low (10%)/high. Low voltage warning at 2.9-3.0 V. See extra AMC7135 notes below. |
1.2A, 5 mode driver |
DealExtreme $3.70 for 2 |
Step-down (non-buck) driver | 2.7-4.2 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion | 1200 mA |
5 | 17 mm | Actual output current said to be 1100-1300 mA. Five modes, memory unknown; high, medium (50%), low (10%), fast strobe (8 Hz), SOS. Unknown regulation method, possibly just PWM modes. Compare with DX 162783. | |
1.4A, 5 mode driver |
DealExtreme $5.20 for 2 |
Step-down (non-buck) driver | 2.7-4.2 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion | 1400 mA |
5 | 17 mm | 5 modes with memory; high, medium (50%), low (10%), fast strobe (8 Hz), SOS. Unknown regulation method - possibly just PWM modes. Polarity protection. Compare with DX 162783. | |
8x AMC7135, 5 mode |
CN Quality Goods $5.00 + shipping |
Linear regulator | 3.0-5.8 V (for 0.3 V lower Vin see Tip 1 in the notes below) |
1 | 1x Li-ion, 4x NiMH |
50-97% | 2800 mA |
5 | 17 mm | Linear regulator using eight AMC7135 chips. 5 modes in two groups; low (5%), medium (15%), high, strobe, SOS. Polarity protected. The stated input voltage range is a little high at the top end; 5.5 V for the ATtiny13 and about 0.3V for the polarity protection Schottky diode. See extra AMC7135 notes below. |
D85, 2.3A driver |
CN Quality Goods $8.00 |
Buck driver | 3.1-8.4 V | 1 | 1-2x Li-ion | 2300 mA |
5 | 20 mm x 11 mm high | 5 mode with memory; high, medium (25%), low (5%), strobe, SOS. Low voltage warning for 1 or 2 Li-ion cells. | |
LD-33 |
CN Quality Goods $9.90 + shipping |
Buck driver | 9-17 V | 3 | 3-4x Li-ion | 2500 mA |
5 | 24 mm x 15 mm high - components on both sides | 5 modes with memory; high, medium (700 mA), low (100 mA), strobe, SOS. Change to alternate group with no flashing modes with momentary switch push at the right time. Low voltage warning at 9 V and 12 V. Also available from Intl Outdoor Store p-489. | |
LD-30 |
CN Quality Goods $13.50 + shipping |
Boost driver | 0.8-3.0 V | 1 | 1-2x AA | 900 mA |
5 | 17 mm x 8 mm high | 5 mode; high (700 mA with 1x AA, 900 mA with 2x AA), medium, low, strobe, SOS. Low voltage warning at 0.8 V and 1.8 V. Polarity protection. Also available (for much less) from Intl Outdoor Store p-417. | |
5 LED boost driver |
CN Quality Goods $6.00 + shipping |
Boost driver | 6.0-8.4 V | 5 | 2x Li-ion | 1000 mA |
5 | 20 mm x 9 mm high - two boards in double layer | 5 modes; high (800-1000 mA), medium, low, strobe, SOS. | |
3x AMC7135, 5 mode |
FastTech $1.82 |
Linear regulator | 3.0-4.5 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion 3x NiMH 4x alkaline |
50-97% | 1050 mA |
5 | 17 mm | Linear regulator using 3x AMC7135 chips. 5 modes; high, medium, low, strobe, SOS. Polarity protected. See extra AMC7135 notes below. |
3x AMC7135, 5 mode |
FastTech $2.70 |
Linear regulator | 3.0-4.5 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion 3x NiMH 4x alkaline |
50-97% | 1050 mA |
5 | 17 mm | Linear regulator using 3x AMC7135 chips. 5 modes in 4 groups. Polarity protected. See extra AMC7135 notes below. |
4x AMC7135, 5 mode |
FastTech $2.89 |
Linear regulator | 3.0-4.5 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion 3x NiMH 4x alkaline |
50-97% | 1400 mA |
5 | 17 mm | Linear regulator using 4x AMC7135 chips. 5 mode; high, medium, low, strobe, SOS. Can be converted to 3 mode with a solder bridge. Polarity protected. See extra AMC7135 notes below. |
5x AMC7135, 5 mode |
FastTech $3.18 |
Linear regulator | 3.0-4.5 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion 3x NiMH 4x alkaline |
50-97% | 1750 mA |
5 | 17 mm | Linear regulator using 5x AMC7135 chips. 5 modes in 4 groups; low (5%), medium (30%), high (100%), strobe, SOS. Alternate groups switched with star contacts. Low voltage warning. Polarity protected. See extra AMC7135 notes below. |
6x AMC7135, 5 mode |
FastTech $2.71 |
Linear regulator | 3.0-4.5 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion 3x NiMH 4x alkaline |
50-97% | 2100 mA |
5 | 17 mm | Linear regulator using 6x AMC7135 chips. 5 modes; low (5%), medium (50%), high (100%), strobe, SOS. Alternate group reached with half press of power button; low, medium, high. Low voltage warning. Polarity protected. See extra AMC7135 notes below. |
6x AMC7135, 5 mode |
FastTech $3.37 |
Linear regulator | 3.0-4.5 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion 3x NiMH 4x alkaline |
50-97% | 2100 mA |
5 | 17 mm | Linear regulator using 6x AMC7135 chips. 5 modes in 4 groups; low (5%), medium (30%), high (100%), strobe, SOS. Alternate groups switched with star contacts. Low voltage warning. Polarity protected. See extra AMC7135 notes below. |
7x AMC7135, 5 mode |
FastTech $3.56 |
Linear regulator | 3.0-4.5 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion 3x NiMH 4x alkaline |
50-97% | 2450 mA |
5 | 17 mm | Linear regulator using 7x AMC7135 chips. 5 modes in 4 groups; low (5%), medium (30%), high (100%), strobe, SOS. Alternate groups switched with star contacts. Low voltage warning. Polarity protected. See extra AMC7135 notes below. |
8x AMC7135, 5 mode |
FastTech $2.92 |
Linear regulator | 3.0-4.5 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion 3x NiMH 4x alkaline |
50-97% | 2800 mA |
5 | 17 mm | Linear regulator using 8x AMC7135 chips. 5 modes in 4 groups; high, medium, low, strobe, SOS. Alternate groups switched with star contacts. Low voltage warning. Polarity protected. See extra AMC7135 notes below. |
8x AMC7135, 5 mode |
FastTech $3.76 |
Linear regulator | 3.0-4.5 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion 3x NiMH 4x alkaline |
50-97% | 2800 mA |
5 | 17 mm | Linear regulator using 8x AMC7135 chips. 5 modes in 4 groups; low (5%), medium (30%), high (100%), strobe, SOS. Alternate groups switched with star contacts. Low voltage warning. Polarity protected. See extra AMC7135 notes below. |
2.8A buck driver |
FastTech $5.59 |
Buck driver | 3.0-8.4 V | 1 | 1-2x Li-ion | 2800 mA |
5 | 21 mm x 10 mm high - two boards in double layer | Buck driver with components on both sides of main board. Larger dummy board for battery contact. 5 modes in 2 groups without memory; low (5%), medium (50%), high (100%), strobe, SOS. Alternate group by half press. Low voltage warning at 3.0 V and 5.8 V. | |
800mA linear regulator |
FastTech $1.65 |
Linear regulator | 3.2-4.2 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion | 800 mA |
5 | 17 mm | 5 modes; high, medium, low, rapid (strobe?), SOS. The claimed test figures are extremely dodgy; input @ 4.2 V is 1.09 W, output is at least 2.27 W for a white LED - buyer beware. They are also the same figures used for 1114501. | |
HS1685B, "700mA" buck driver |
FastTech $2.93 |
Buck driver | 3.0-8.4 V | 1 | 2x Li-ion | 3000 mA |
5 | 17 mm x 7 mm high - two boards in double layer | 5 modes in an unusual order; high, medium, strobe, SOS, low. The driver is claimed to be 700 mA but the test data listed gives about 3 A: "We have been testing multiple drivers from multiple batches, and results repeatedly show ~3A output, while the manufacturer insists 0.7A." - buyer beware. The test data indicates output current drops with less than 4.5 V input, but one of the reviews says it went up to 3.94 A with two Li-ion cells. With the other review saying his one just glowed and died with a funny smell, this is a driver for masochists. | |
East-092, PWM driver |
FastTech $3.07 |
User interface driver | 3.0-4.2 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion | 4000 mA |
5 | 17 mm | Direct drive. 5 modes; high, medium (1 kHz), low (5-6 kHz), strobe, SOS. | |
2.4A PWM driver |
FastTech $3.39 |
User interface driver | 3.0-4.2 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion | 2400 mA |
5 | 17 mm | Unknown regulation method; most likely direct drive. 5 modes; high (100%), medium (42%), low (6%), strobe, SOS. | |
2.5A PWM driver |
FastTech $2.52 |
User interface driver | 3.0-4.2 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion | 2500 mA |
5 | 17 mm | Direct drive. 5 modes; high, medium, low, strobe, SOS. Unknown if the stars do anything. | |
LD-26, 2.6A PWM driver |
FastTech $4.63 |
User interface driver | 3.0-4.2 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion | 2600 mA |
5 | 17 mm | Direct drive. 5 modes in two groups, high (100%), medium (40%), low (6%), strobe, SOS. Alternate group without flashing modes accessed by half press. Low voltage warning. | |
3A buck driver |
FastTech $7.97 |
Buck driver | 5.5-15 V | 1 | 2-3x Li-ion | 3000 mA |
5 | 21 mm x 10 mm high - two boards in double layer | 5 modes with memory; low (10%), medium (50%), high (100%), strobe, SOS. Disappointingly slow PWM frequency, 122 Hz. Low voltage warning and protection. | |
1xAA boost, 5 mode |
FastTech $2.95 |
Boost driver | 0.8-1.5 V | 1 | 1x AA/AAA | 550 mA |
5 | 13 mm | 5 modes; high, medium, low, strobe, SOS. | |
1-2xAA boost driver, 5 mode |
FastTech $2.22 |
Boost driver | 0.9-3.6 V | 1 | 1-2x AA/AAA | 800 mA |
5 | 17 mm | 5 modes, high, medium, low, strobe, SOS. Very much non-constant output; 1.5 V in gives 500 mA out, or 3.6 V in gives 800 mA out, but claimed to be constant current at 1.8-3.6 V. The talk of linear regulator in the product description just shows they don't know what they're talking about. | |
Nanjg 18 boost driver |
FastTech $3.87 |
Boost driver | 0.8-7.0 V | 1 | 3000 mA |
5 | 17 mm | 5 modes; high (100%), medium (30%), low (5%), SOS, strobe. Output voltage 2-7 V, manually set; possibly hence the mention of direct drive. Claimed output of 3 A is seriously dubious (it might actually be input current). See DX sku.7882 for more details on the Nanjg 18 driver. | ||
3A, 5 mode (V10+ brand) |
FastTech $5.99 |
Linear regulator | 2.7-4.5 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion | 3000 mA |
5 | 17 mm x 10 mm high - two boards in double layer | 5 modes with memory; high, medium, low, strobe, SOS. Alternate group with no flashing modes accessed by half press. | |
4A, 5 mode (V10+ brand) |
FastTech $5.42 |
Linear regulator | 2.7-4.5 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion | 4000 mA |
5 | 17 mm x 10 mm high - two boards in double layer | 5 modes with memory; high, medium, low, strobe, SOS. Alternate group with no flashing modes accessed by half press. | |
5A, 5 mode (V10+ brand) |
FastTech $6.40 |
Linear regulator | 2.7-4.5 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion | 5000 mA |
5 | 17 mm x 10 mm high - two boards in double layer | 5 modes with memory; high, medium, low, strobe, SOS. Alternate group with no flashing modes accessed by half press. | |
3x AMC7135, 5 mode |
DealExtreme $3.70 |
Linear regulator | 3.0-4.5 V | 1 | 3x NiMH, 4x alkaline, 1x Li-ion |
1050 mA |
5 | 17 mm | Linear regulator using three AMC7135 chips with an MCU for PWM modes and a polarity protection diode. 5 mode; high, medium, low, strobe, SOS. | |
SZXDY01, 5 mode driver |
DealExtreme $4.19 |
User interface driver | 3.0-4.5 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion, 3x AA |
1000 mA |
5 | 17 mm | Unknown regulation method. 5 mode with memory; high, medium, low, strobe, SOS. | |
SZXDY03 |
DealExtreme $6.40 |
Buck driver | 12-16 V | 1-3 | 2200 mA |
5 | 25 mm x 25 mm x 11 mm | 5 mode; high, medium, low, fast strobe, SOS. Square board. | ||
9 channel LED strip controller |
DealExtreme $12.60 |
User interface driver | 12-12 V | 1-3 | 12 V DC | 6000 mA |
5 | 70 mm x 45 mm x 29 mm | 9 channel, maximum 0.67 A per channel (the "3A*9" on the unit is said to be incorrect). IR remote control. | |
Magnetic control, 3A 5 mode LED driver |
KaiDomain $11.82 |
Step-down (non-buck) driver | 2.7-4.2 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion | 3000 mA |
5 | 8 mm high - two boards in double layer | Unknown diameter - buyer beware. 3 modes; high (100%), medium (50%), low (10%), 10 Hz strobe, SOS. Thermal protection, low voltage protection. | |
12 LED driver |
KaiDomain $5.92 |
Unspecified driver type | 9-12.6 V | 12 | 3x Li-ion |
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5 | 26 mm x 24 mm high - two perpendicular boards | Unknown regulation method, unknown output current, unknown output voltage, input voltage range is a guess - buyer beware. 5 mode; high, medium, low, strobe, SOS. As used in this torch. | |
15 LED driver |
KaiDomain $13.06 |
Unspecified driver type | 12-16.8 V | 15 | 4x Li-ion |
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5 | Unknown regulation method, unknown output current, unknown output voltage, input voltage range is a guess, unknown size - buyer beware. 5 modes; high, medium, low, strobe, SOS. As used in this torch. | ||
5 LED boost driver |
KaiDomain $19.66 |
Boost driver | 6.0-12 V | 5 | 2x Li-ion | 2500 mA |
5 | 26 mm x 30 mm high - two boards in double layer | Output current variously stated as 2.5-2.8 A and 2.6-3.0 A. Output voltage 17 V (range unknown). 5 modes; high (100%), medium-high (75%), medium (50%), low (30%), very low (5%) (no strobe!). Thermal protection, low voltage warning at 6 V. | |
9 LED boost driver |
KaiDomain $20.38 |
Boost driver | 6.0-12 V | 9 | 3-4x Li-ion | 2600 mA |
5 | 26 mm x 30 mm high - two boards in double layer | Output current variously stated as 2.6-3.0 A and 2.8-3.0 A. Output voltage 30 V (range unknown). 5 modes; high (100%), medium-high (75%), medium (50%), low (30%), very low (5%) (no strobe!). Thermal protection, low voltage warning at 9 V. | |
7 LED boost driver |
KaiDomain $19.66 |
Boost driver | 6.0-12 V | 7 | 2x Li-ion | 2500 mA |
5 | 26 mm x 30 mm high - two boards in double layer | Output current variously stated as 2.5-2.8 A and 2.6-3.0 A. Output voltage 23 V (range unknown). 5 modes; high (100%), medium-high (75%), medium (50%), low (30%), very low (5%) (no strobe!). Thermal protection, low voltage warning at 6 V. | |
Nitefire RGB LED strip controller |
DealExtreme $19.91 |
User interface driver | 12-24 V | 1-6 | 12 V or 24 V DC | 12 A |
5 | 85 mm x 85 mm x 36 mm | 3 channel, maximum 4 A per channel. Touch panel control. | |
1A, 5 mode driver |
DealExtreme $3.90 |
User interface driver | 3.0-4.5 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion | 1000 mA |
5 | 17 mm | 5 mode with memory; high, medium, low, strobe, SOS. Polarity protection, low voltage warning. Current regulation method unclear - buyer beware. | |
1.7A, 5 mode driver |
DealExtreme $4.31 |
Buck driver | 3.0-8.4 V | 1 | 1-2x Li-ion | 1700 mA |
5 | 17 mm | 5 modes, unknown memory; high, medium, low, fast strobe, SOS. | |
2.6A, 5 mode driver |
DealExtreme $5.56 |
Buck driver | 3.0-8.0 V | 1 | 1-2x Li-ion | 2600 mA |
5 | 22 mm | 5 modes, unknown memory; high, medium, low, strobe, SOS. Polarity protection. | |
8xAMC7135, 5 mode |
DealExtreme $4.71 |
Linear regulator | 3.0-4.5 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion | 50-97% | 2800 mA |
5 | 17 mm | 5 mode; high, medium, low, strobe, SOS. Can change to 2-3 modes using stars on back. The star on the right gives high, medium, and low with no blinking modes. |
6xAMC7135, 5 mode |
DealExtreme $4.99 |
Linear regulator | 3.0-4.5 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion | 50-97% | 2100 mA |
5 | 17 mm | 5 modes with memory; high, medium, low, fast strobe, SOS. Low voltage protection. Claimed output 2.2 A but it seems to simply be a normal 6xAMC7135 board. |
YCX-04L, 2A 5 mode driver |
DealExtreme $5.41 |
Buck driver | 2.9-8.4 V | 1 | 1-2x Li-ion | 2000 mA |
5 | 17 mm (two boards) | 5 mode with memory; high, medium, low, fast strobe, SOS. Low voltage warning, low voltage protection. | |
HX-1105b5 with SST-50 |
FastTech $15.15 |
Buck driver | 9-15 V | 1
1 LED included |
12 V DC | 5000 mA |
5 | 26 mm | Output voltage 3-3.7 V. Specs elsewhere indicate input voltage is 3-18 V, and output current may be any where from 3 A to 5 A - buyer beware. Probably 5 modes; low (10%), medium (50%), high, strobe, SOS. Includes a Luminous SST-50 warm white LED. |
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HX-1175b1 buck driver |
FastTech $25.92 |
Buck driver | 9-15 V | 1
1 LED included |
12 V DC | 9 A |
5 | 32 mm | Output voltage 3-3.7 V. Specs else where indicate input voltage is 3-18 V and output current 7 A - buyer beware. Probably 5 modes in Impractical Reverse Order; high, medium (50%), low (10%), strobe, SOS. Includes a Luminous SST-90 warm white LED. |
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CX-5117-03D(?) |
FastTech $4.60 for 5 |
User interface driver | 3.0-4.5 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion | 700 mA |
5 | 17 mm | Unknown regulation method. 5 modes; high, medium low, strobe, SOS. | |
WY6825 |
DealExtreme $4.40 |
Buck driver | 3.0-12 V | 1 | 2500 mA |
5 | 22 mm x 10 mm high | Five modes without memory; high, medium (50%), low (10%), fast strobe (8 Hz), SOS. Polarity protection. Unknown PWM frequency, eh! | ||
6x AMC7135, 5 mode |
FastTech $3.51 |
Linear regulator | 3.0-4.5 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion 3x NiMH 4x alkaline |
50-97% | 2100 mA |
5 | 17 mm | Linear regulator using 6x AMC7135 chips. 5 modes in 4 groups; low (5%), medium (30%), high (100%), strobe, SOS. Alternate groups switched with star contacts. Low voltage warning. Polarity protected. See extra AMC7135 notes below. |
TR-0022b-like, |
DealExtreme $2.99 |
Buck driver | 3.0-8.4 V | 1 | 1200 mA |
5 | 17 mm - two boards in double layer | Update June 2012: There may be a bad batch of these. They are reported here to eat LEDs. Unknown regulation method, assumed to be buck because of input voltage range. Spec claims 5 modes (presumably using PWM), with memory; claimed high 1200±100 mA, mid 550±50 mA, low 100±10 mA, fast strobe 650±50 mA, SOS 1,200±100 mA. However, one user has posted that with 4x AA NiMH the steady modes were high 700 mA, medium 300 mA, low 60 mA (insufficient voltage?). Claims to provide different current outputs (1-1.2 A) to different Cree efficacy bins. I think NOT. |
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TR-0163B (SST-90 driver) |
DealExtreme $9.76 |
Buck driver | 3.6-12 V | 1 | 70% | 6500 mA |
5 | 35 mm diameter x 22 mm high - two boards in double layer | 5 mode with memory; high 6.5 A, medium 2 A, low 800 mA, fast strobe 5 A, SOS 6.5 A. Efficiency figure from review. Driver appearance has completely changed but model mentioned in specs has not changed. (Update April 2015: It now has.) Buyer beware. Alternative source Fasttech 1424817. Version 2: TR-0163B. Two green boards perpendicular to each other. Unknown if size has changed. Version 1: TR-0124-A. Double layer, red boards. |
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TR-0022b, 5-mode no memory |
DealExtreme $3.23 |
Buck driver | 3.0-8.4 V | 1 | 1-2x Li-ion | 80% | 1200 mA |
5 | 17 mm | April 2015. Photos have been changed - buyer beware. No longer two boards in double layer. Purchasers in April 2010 reported receiving a 3 mode board (compare with DX sku.26111) - buyer beware. Unknown regulation method, assumed to be buck because of input voltage range. 5 modes (presumably using PWM), high 1200±100 mA, mid 550±50 mA, low 100±10 mA, fast strobe 650±50 mA, SOS 1200±100 mA.  Claims to provide different current outputs (1-1.2 A) to different Cree efficacy bins. I think NOT. |
LD-29, 2.8A |
Intl Outdoor Store $8.95 |
Buck driver | 3.0-8.4 V | 1 | 1-2x Li-ion | 2800 mA |
5 | 19 mm x 9 mm high - two boards in double layer | Driver removed from site. 5 modes with memory (claims to not use PWM); high (2.5 A one cell, 2.8 A two cells), medium (700 mA), low (100 mA), strobe, SOS. Constant current output with two cells. Low voltage protection, at 3 V/5.8 V; drops to low mode and starts flashing. |
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LD-21 |
Intl Outdoor Store $8.50 |
Buck driver | 3.3-10.0 V | 1 | 1-2x Li-ion 2-3x CR123A |
1000 mA |
5 | 17 mm x 8 mm high - components on both sides | Driver removed from site. 5 modes with memory; high (1 A), medium (300 mA), low (50 mA), strobe, SOS. Modes use PWM. Low voltage warning; light will slowly flash at 3.3 V (which seems very conservative) and 6.2 V. |
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8x AMC7135, |
Intl Outdoor Store $4.19 |
Linear regulator | 3.0-4.8 V (for 0.3 V lower Vin see Tip 1 in the notes below) |
1 | 3-4x NiMH 1x Li-ion |
50-97% | 2800 mA |
5 | 17 mm | Driver removed from site. Linear regulator using eight AMC7135 chips and a ATtiny13A for PWM mode control; PWM frequency >4500 Hz. 5 modes with memory; low (5%), medium (30%), high, strobe, SOS. Alternate mode groups can be selected by using the star-shaped contacts; low/high/strobe, low/medium/high, low (10%)/high. Low voltage warning at 2.9-3.0 V. See extra AMC7135 notes below. |
LD-33 |
Intl Outdoor Store $9.50 |
Buck driver | 9-17 V | 3 | 3-4x Li-ion | 2500 mA |
5 | 24 mm x 15 mm high - components on both sides | Driver removed from site. 5 modes with memory; high (2.5-2.6 A), medium (700 mA), low (100 mA), strobe, SOS. Two mode groups, featuring a group without flashing modes. Does not use PWM. Low voltage warning; light will slowly flash at 9 V and 12 V. |
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3x AMC7135, 5 mode |
Intl Outdoor Store $2.83 |
Linear regulator | 2.9-4.5 V | 1 | 3x NiMH 1x Li-ion |
1050 mA |
5 | 20 mm | Driver removed from site. Linear regulator using three AMC7135 chips and a ATtiny13A or similar providing PWM modes; PWM frequency >4.5 kHz. 5 modes with "several hour" memory, with solder pads allowing different mode groups to be selected; low (5%), medium (30%), high, strobe, SOS. Alternate mode groups can be selected by using the star-shaped contacts; low/high/strobe, low/medium/high, low (10%)/high. Low voltage protection at 2.8 V. See extra AMC7135 notes below. |
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3x AMC7135, 5 mode |
DealExtreme $2.83 |
Linear regulator | 3.0-4.5 V | 1 | 3x NiMH 1x Li-ion |
50-97% | 1050 mA |
5 | 17 mm | Update September 2015: These are reported to now have an ascending mode order. Three AMC7135 chips with a chip to provide PWM modes. 5 modes without memory, with solder pads allowing different mode groups to be selected; high, medium (30%), low (5%), strobe, SOS. (Note the descending order.) There is a 2 mode group of high and low (10%). Polarity protected. Alternative is DX sku.127689 (ascending mode order with memory). See extra AMC7135 notes below or this CPF thread. |
Single channel LED strip controller |
DealExtreme $3.29 |
User interface driver | 12-12 V | 1-6 | 12 V DC | 12 A |
5 | 308 mm x 13 mm x 8 mm | Single channel, maximum 12 A. Coaxial DC connector on each end. Stated size is probably length of cable. | |
Single channel LED strip controller |
DealExtreme $2.69 |
User interface driver | 12-12 V | 1-3 | 12 V DC | 12 A |
5 | 257 mm x 13 mm x 5 mm | Single channel, maximum 12 A. Length is evidently the length of the cable. | |
8x AMC7135, 5 mode |
FastTech $3.05 |
Linear regulator | 3.0-4.5 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion 3x NiMH 4x alkaline |
50-97% | 2800 mA |
5 | 17 mm | 5 modes in 2 groups with memory; low (5%), medium (50%), high, strobe, SOS. Alternate group with no flashing modes accessed by half press. Low voltage warning. |
4xAMC7135, RNX-R5 5 mode |
DealExtreme $4.18 |
Linear regulator | 3.0-4.5 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion | 50-97% | 1200 mA |
5 | 17 mm | 5 modes with memory; high, medium, low, fast strobe, SOS. Low voltage protection. Has 4xAMC7135 (1.4 A) but originally claimed the output of 6xAMC7135 (2.1 A), now claims only 1.2 A - buyer beware. Big spring (relatively speaking) on back of board. |
Nanjg 28 |
DealExtreme $4.99 |
Boost driver and linear regulator | 0.9-4.5 V | 1 | 1-3x AA (2x AA ideal), 1x Li-ion |
63-83% | 1000 mA |
5 | 17 mm | Recent buyers have reported problems with this driver. Buyer beware. Boost driver, possibly Seiko S-8352D boost chip. Uses PIC12F629 microcontroller chip for modes, probably with an AMC7136 (sic) linear regulator (datasheet, PDF 954 KB) for dropping small excess voltage as well. 5 modes: High (1,000 mA), mid (350 mA), low (50 mA), strobe (1,000 mA), SOS (1,000 mA). Testing here and here shows that above 2.4 V input the output current is surprisingly regulated. Average efficiency 70%. |
XHP70 driver, 32mm, 5 mode |
FastTech $8.53 |
Buck driver | 6.0-15 V | 2 | 2-4x Li-ion | 4000 mA |
5 | 32 mm | Output current is stated to be 4.0-4.5 A. 5 modes in Impractical Reverse Order; high, medium, low, strobe, SOS. Incomplete specs provided, so actual output voltage range unknown. |
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XHP70 driver, 26mm, 5 mode |
FastTech $6.03 |
Buck driver | 6.0-15 V | 2 | 2-4x Li-ion | 4000 mA |
5 | 26 mm | Output current is stated to be 4.0-4.5 A. 5 modes in Impractical Reverse Order; high, medium, low, strobe, SOS. Incomplete specs provided, so actual output voltage range unknown. |
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MT-G2 driver, 5 mode |
FastTech $4.60 |
Step-down (non-buck) driver | 5.0-12 V | 2 | 3-4x Li-ion | 900 mA |
5 | 26 mm | 5 modes in Impractical Reverse Order; high, medium, low, strobe, SOS. Buyer beware. Unknown output voltage. Intended for use with a Cree MT-G2 but that LED is available in three voltage options - 6V, 9V and 36V. The claimed 18V output doesn't make sense. (The MT-G2 does have an 18W power rating.) If the 1000mA output current is correct this could only suit the 6V or 9V versions, as the 36V version is rated for 500mA. Also, the claimed input voltage is 5-12 V but it's said to be suitable for 4x Li-ion, not 2-4x Li-ion. However, the subtitle mentions 12-15V. |
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XHP70 driver, 26mm, 5 mode |
FastTech $4.43 |
Buck driver | 6.0-15 V | 0 | 2-4x Li-ion | 4000 mA |
5 | 26 mm | 5 modes in Impractical Reverse Order; high, medium, low, strobe, SOS. | |
XHP70 driver, 26mm, 5 mode |
FastTech $4.49 |
Buck driver | 6.0-15 V | 2 | 2-4x Li-ion | 4500 mA |
5 | 26 mm | 5 modes in Impractical Reverse Order; high, medium, low, strobe, SOS. Claimed 4.5A output current but the single mode version (7217101) has some forum comments indicating the output current is only about 3.5A. | |
XHP50 driver, 5 mode |
FastTech $3.74 |
Step-down (non-buck) driver | 7.0-15 V | 2 | 2-4x Li-ion | 2300 mA |
5 | 22 mm | 5 modes in Impractical Reverse Order; high, medium, low, strobe, SOS. | |
XHP50 or XM-L driver, 5 mode |
FastTech $3.20 |
Step-down (non-buck) driver | 7.0-15 V | 2 | 2-4x Li-ion | 3000 mA |
5 | 22 mm | 5 modes in Impractical Reverse Order; high, medium, low, strobe, SOS. A review says the actual output current is 2.5A. | |
XHP50 driver, 5 mode |
FastTech $2.55 |
Step-down (non-buck) driver | 6.0-15 V | 2 | 2-4x Li-ion | 2400 mA |
5 | 22 mm | 5 modes in Impractical Reverse Order; high, medium, low, strobe, SOS. | |
K-003A6, 5 mode |
FastTech $2.28 |
Linear regulator | 3.0-3.7 V | 0 | 3x NiMH | 2200 mA |
5 | 17 mm | 5 modes in Impractical Reverse Order; high, medium, low, strobe, SOS. Assumed to be a linear regulator. | |
3x AMC7135 |
FastTech $2.26 |
Linear regulator | N/A | 1 | 1050 mA |
5 | 17 mm | 3 + 5 modes in two groups, but no indication of currents; low, medium, high; low, medium, high, strobe, SOS. A user of the 8x AMC7135 version (8727400) says it has memory. There's no indication of what the "2800mAh" in the title refers to. |
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4x AMC7135 |
FastTech $2.26 |
Linear regulator | N/A | 1 | 1400 mA |
5 | 17 mm | 3 + 5 modes in two groups, but no indication of currents; low, medium, high; low, medium, high, strobe, SOS. A user of the 8x AMC7135 version (8727400) says it has memory. There's no indication of what the "2800mAh" in the title refers to. |
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6x AMC7135 |
FastTech $2.26 |
Linear regulator | N/A | 1 | 2100 mA |
5 | 17 mm | 3 + 5 modes in two groups, but no indication of currents; low, medium, high; low, medium, high, strobe, SOS. A user of the 8x AMC7135 version (8727400) says it has memory. There's no indication of what the "2800mAh" in the title refers to. |
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TR-0124 or TR-0163B, 5 mode SST-90 driver |
FastTech $8.46 |
Buck driver | 12-12 V | 1 | 5100 mA |
5 | 32 mm x 28 mm high - 2 perpendicular boards | Buyer beware - title says TR-0124, photo shows TR-0163B. 5 modes in Impractical Reverse Order; high, medium (2 A), low (800 mA), strobe, SOS. Polarity protection. Alternative source DX 50026. | ||
TR-0124B, 5 mode driver for Luminus SST-50 |
FastTech $6.43 |
Buck driver | 7.2-8.4 V | 1 | 2x Li-ion | 4000 mA |
5 | 26 mm x 26 mm high - two perpendicular boards | Five modes in Impractical Reverse Order, unknown memory; high (4 A), medium (2 A), low (0.8 A), strobe, SOS. Claimed to be 10 W input power but with a 4 A output current that's not going to be true with a white LED. | |
XHP70 driver, 22mm, 5 mode |
FastTech $3.32 |
Buck driver | 8.0-15 V | 2 | 3-4x Li-ion | 3250 mA |
5 | 22 mm | 5 modes in Impractical Reverse Order; high, medium, low, strobe, SOS. The single mode version (FT 7217201) is not 4 A output current as claimed. direct drive with 2x Li-ion. Efficiency of about 75%. | |
TR-0055C, 15 W boost driver for 5x LEDs |
DealExtreme $4.12 |
Boost driver | 3.0-12.5 V (5-8.4 V claimed) |
2-6 | 2x Li-ion |
72-90% | 650 mA Can be modified to 2000 mA |
5 | 26 mm x 13 mm high | A boost board for up to 5 LEDs in series (so would be ideal for a well-heatsinked MC-E with the dice in series). Version 2, TR-0055C or TR-5055C: Has a slightly smaller inductor than the previous version and uses the FP5138 regulator chip. Output is set to 650 mA. Version 1, TR-0055 or TR-5055 or TR-0055a2 or TR-5055a2: Has a lovely big-looking inductor and uses the AS2001 regulator chip. 5 modes, with memory - high, medium (56%), low (26%), fast strobe, SOS. Test results here or here by EpRoM which includes a 30 minute test at 12.44 V. Voltage across sense resistor is 0.5 V. Tip 1: An investigation into eliminating the flashing modes is here (for single mode mod see post 11 and pic in post 13). Tip 2: Operation with >12 V input may need a resistor changed, and for running 6 LEDs the output capacitor may need to be changed - an analysis and discusssion is here. |
XHP70 driver for Convoy FX-30 |
FastTech $9.19 |
Buck driver | 6.0-7.4 V | 2 | 5000 mA |
5 | 30 mm x 10 mm depth | Includes separate push button board (for changing modes?). Intended for the Convoy FX-30, which uses a Cree XHP70.2. 5 modes; low, medium, high, turbo, strobe. | ||
8x AMC7135 high output, |
Intl Outdoor Store $4.19 |
Linear regulator | 2.9-4.5 V | 1 | 3-4x NiMH 1x Li-ion |
50-97% | 3040 mA |
6 | 17 mm | Linear regulator using eight AMC7135 chips and a ATtiny13A for PWM mode control; PWM frequency >4500 Hz. 5 modes with memory; low (5%), medium (30%), high, strobe, SOS. Alternate mode groups can be selected by using the star-shaped contacts; low/high/strobe, low/medium/high, low (10%)/high. Low voltage warning at 2.9-3.0 V. See extra AMC7135 notes below. |
LED dimmer |
DealExtreme $7.80 |
User interface driver | 5.0-24 V | 1-6 | 5 V, 12 V or 24 V DC | 12 A |
6 | 86 mm x 40 mm x 7 mm | Maximum switched current 12 A (originally with the probably bogus qualifier of 15% duty cycle). RF remote control. | |
CPF member $35.00 (approx) |
Buck driver | 4.2-20 V | 1 | 2800 mA |
6 | 25 mm x 11 mm high | Available directly from a CPF member. There is a single mode version (€20), a 4-mode version (100%, 70%, 25%, 3%) and a 6 mode version (as 4 mode plus Fade in/out, Strobe). External momentary switch needed to change modes, not included. Sadly the specs are not all in one place, but it appears it may be able to cope with more than one LED, has a mode memory, and has a typical efficiency of about 85%. | |||
L33.2MC |
Lux-RC $52.90 + shipping |
Boost driver | 3.5-9.5 V | 3
3 LEDs included |
2x Li-ion | 78-96% | 1060 mA |
7 | 20 mm | Driver board with combined LEDs - triple Cree XP-G R5 (cool white). Three modes; 100%, 20%, 2%. An extra momentary button (not supplied) allows access to four flashing modes and to manually set the middle mode anywhere in the range 0-50%. Below ~4.8 V in the output will drop out of regulation. A new 1.55 A version is undergoing testing, as discussed here. |
L33.2MC-E |
Lux-RC $52.90 + shipping |
Boost driver | 4.8-9.5 V | 3
3 LEDs included |
2x Li-ion | 78-96% | 1060 mA |
7 | 20 mm | Driver board with combined LEDs - triple Cree XP-E R3 (cool white). Three modes; 100%, 20%, 2%. An extra momentary button (not supplied) allows access to four flashing modes and to manually set the middle mode anywhere in the range 0-50%. A new 1.55 A version is undergoing testing, as discussed here. |
L33.2MC-N |
Lux-RC $52.90 + shipping |
Boost driver | 3.5-9.5 V | 3
3 LEDs included |
2x Li-ion | 78-96% | 1060 mA |
7 | 20 mm | Driver board with combined LEDs - triple Cree XP-G R4 (neutral white). Three modes; 100%, 20%, 2%. An extra momentary button (not supplied) allows access to four flashing modes and to manually set the middle mode anywhere in the range 0-50%. Below ~4.8 V in the output will drop out of regulation. A new 1.55 A version is undergoing testing, as discussed here. |
L33.2-MC-Z |
Lux-RC $72.90 + shipping |
Boost driver | 5.5-9.5 V | 3
3 LEDs included |
2x Li-ion | 1550 mA |
7 | 20 mm | Beta version - even the name hasn't been standardised yet (MC-Z or Z-MC). Driver board with combined LEDs - triple Cree XP-G R5 (cool white). | |
L33.2MC-N-Z |
Lux-RC $72.90 + shipping |
Boost driver | 5.5-9.5 V | 3
3 LEDs included |
2x Li-ion | 1550 mA |
7 | 20 mm | Beta version - even the name hasn't been standardised yet (MC-N-Z or ZMC-N). Driver board with combined LEDs - triple Cree XP-G R4 (neutral white). | |
L33.2MC-RGB |
Lux-RC $49.70 + shipping |
Boost driver | 4.0-9.0 V | 3
3 LEDs included |
2x Li-ion | 1000 mA |
7 | 20 mm | Beta version. Driver board with combined LEDs - triple Cree XP-E (red, green and blue). | |
4x AMC7135 V2, 7 mode |
KaiDomain $4.49 each |
Linear regulator | 2.7-4.5 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion, 3x NiMH |
50-97% | 1520 mA |
7 | 17 mm | Claimed 380 mA per each of 4 AMC7135 linear regulator chips. 7 modes in 8 groups determined by binary combinations of 3 solder bridges; ultra-low (3-5 mA) [why?], medium (35%), high, strobe (10 Hz), slow strobe (2 Hz), SOS, beacon. Mode memory determined by another solder bridge. Low voltage warning at 2.8 V, claimed minimum 2.5 V; the AMC7135 datasheet says 2.7V minimum. No short circuit protection, no reverse polarity protection. Also available as a 5 pack, S020076. |
6x AMC7135 V2, 7 mode |
KaiDomain $4.59 each |
Linear regulator | 2.7-4.5 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion, 3x NiMH |
50-97% | 2280 mA |
7 | 17 mm | Claimed 380 mA per each of 6 AMC7135 linear regulator chips. 7 modes in 8 groups determined by binary combinations of 3 solder bridges; low (3-5 mA), medium (35%), high, strobe (10 Hz), slow strobe (2 Hz), SOS, beacon. Mode memory determined by another solder bridge. Low voltage warning at 2.8 V, claimed minimum 2.5 V; the AMC7135 datasheet says 2.7V minimum. No short circuit protection, no reverse polarity protection. Also available as a 5 pack, S020065. |
8x AMC7135 V2, |
KaiDomain $4.79 each |
Linear regulator | 2.7-4.5 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion, 3x NiMH |
50-97% | 3040 mA |
7 | 17 mm | Claimed 380 mA per each of 8 AMC7135 linear regulator chips. Up to 7 modes in each of 8 groups determined by binary combinations of 3 solder bridges; low (aka "firefly", 3-5 mA), medium (35%), high, strobe (10 Hz), slow strobe (2 Hz), SOS, beacon. Mode memory determined by another solder bridge. Low voltage warning at 2.8 V, claimed minimum 2.5 V; the AMC7135 datasheet says 2.7V minimum. No short circuit protection, no reverse polarity protection. Also available as a 5 pack, S020074. |
6x AMC7135 V2, |
KaiDomain $18.99 for 5 |
Linear regulator | 2.5-4.5 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion | 2280 mA |
7 | 17 mm | Note that the low end of the claimed input voltage range will not produce the desired output current. Low mode 50mA (for 3-5 mA see KD S020064). Last mode memory with solder bridge. Low voltage warning at 2.8 V. | |
Zetex C310 Buck Driver, 8 mode |
DealExtreme $7.35 for two pack |
Buck driver | 3.7-8.4 V | 1 | 3-6x NiMH, 1-2x Li-ion | 1000 mA |
8 | 20 mm | Buck regulator based on Zetex C310 chip and PWM for modes. Output 800-1000 mA on high. Modes 100%, 50%, 30%, 20%, 10%, SOS, strobe, fade in & out (one of very few to have that). With 4x NiMH cells the ability to select modes is lost about when the cells need to be recharged. No reverse polarity protection. | |
bFlex v3 |
TaskLED $30.00 + shipping |
Buck driver | 4.0-25 V | 1-7 | 1000 mA |
8 | 25 mm | Buck regulator. Constant current out 350-1000 mA (user reconfigurable) at up to 24 V, uController UI. Thermal and polarity protection included. | ||
nFlex |
TaskLED $30.00 + shipping |
Buck driver | 4.0-30 V | 1 | 85% | 1000 mA |
8 | 28 mm x 20.3 mm | Buck regulator. Constant current out 1000 mA (user reconfigurable, 350 mA default) at up to 25 V, uController UI. | |
MaxFlex v5A |
TaskLED $35.00 + shipping |
Boost driver | 2.5-20 V | 1-8 | 83-93% | 1300 mA |
8 | 23 mm | Boost regulator. Vin must be less than Vout. User configurable constant current, 350-1300 mA (increased from 1200 mA) at up to 29 V (increased from 24 V). uController UI, status LED. Open circuit protected, polarity protected. Â Shark vs MaxFlex forum thread. |
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D2DIM |
TaskLED $20.00 + shipping |
User interface driver | 2.7-24 V (v1.0 max 16 V v1.1 max 24 V) |
N/A | 3400 mA |
8 | 22 mm | PWM dimming only. This board does no current limiting but can be used in conjunction with other drivers that do. PWM frequency ~800 Hz. Maximum throughput current 3.4-4.5 A depending on temperature. | ||
D2Flex v2 |
TaskLED $21.00 + shipping |
User interface driver | 2.7-24 V | N/A | 6000 mA |
8 | 21 mm | PWM dimming only. This board does no current limiting but can be used in conjunction with other drivers that do. The number of modes varies and can be altered. This board does no current limiting but can be used in conjunction with other drivers that do. PWM frequency ~800 Hz. Maximum throughput current 6 A (version 1 was 3.4-4.5 A depending on temperature). Reverse polarity and output open circuit protected. | ||
3A, 8 mode incl ramping (V10+ brand) |
FastTech $6.19 |
Linear regulator | 2.7-4.5 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion | 3000 mA |
8 | 17 mm x 10 mm high - two boards in double layer | 8 modes in 4 groups, with memory; medium (30%), beacon strobe (10 Hz twice, 2-second pause), fast strobe (7 Hz), SOS. Alternate groups with no flashing modes accessed by half press. | |
4A, 8 mode incl ramping (V10+ brand) |
FastTech $5.42 |
Linear regulator | 2.7-4.5 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion | 4000 mA |
8 | 17 mm x 10 mm high - two boards in double layer | 8 modes in 4 groups, with memory; medium (30%), beacon strobe (10 Hz twice, 2-second pause), fast strobe (7 Hz), SOS. Alternate groups with no flashing modes accessed by half press. | |
5A, 8 mode incl ramping (V10+ brand) |
FastTech $6.40 |
Linear regulator | 2.7-4.5 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion | 5000 mA |
8 | 17 mm x 10 mm high - two boards in double layer | 8 modes in 4 groups, with memory; medium (30%), beacon strobe (10 Hz twice, 2-second pause), fast strobe (7 Hz), SOS. Alternate groups with no flashing modes accessed by half press. Actual output current tested at 4450 mA at input voltage 4.2 V (this may have been limited by resistance of test probes - see discussion thread). |
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MC-E Colour Multi-Mode RGBW Circuit Board |
Intl Outdoor Store $5.79 |
Step-down (non-buck) driver | 3.0-4.2 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion | 2800 mA |
8 | 20 mm | Driver removed from site. Microcontroller with 4 D882 transistors; unknown regulation quality. Designed to be used with common positive multi-colour RGBW LEDs such as this 4 colour MC-E. Output current is 4x 700 mA. 8 modes without memory; white, red, green, blue, white-red-green-blue strobe, red-blue police strobe, white strobe, red SOS. |
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1 channel LED strip wireless controller |
FastTech $2.95 |
User interface driver | 5.0-24 V | 1-6 | USB, 12 V, 24 V DC | 12 A |
8 | 86 mm x 40 mm x 7 mm | 1 channel, maximum 12 A. RF remote control. | |
8x AMC7135 high output, Qlite Rev. A (Nanjg 105C) |
Intl Outdoor Store $4.19 |
Linear regulator | 2.8-4.5 V | 1 | 3-4x NiMH 1x Li-ion |
50-97% | 3040 mA |
9 | 17 mm | Linear regulator using eight high output AMC7135 chips at 380 mA each. 9 distinct modes in 4 groups, with memory. Claims no high pitch noises and no visible flicker. Polarity protection, low voltage warning and protection. See extra AMC7135 notes below. |
8x AMC7135 high output, |
Intl Outdoor Store $4.19 |
Linear regulator | 2.8-4.5 V | 1 | 3-4x NiMH 1x Li-ion |
50-97% | 3040 mA |
9 | 17 mm | Driver removed from site. Linear regulator using eight high output AMC7135 chips at 380 mA each. 9 distinct modes in 4 groups, with memory. Claims no high pitch noises and no visible flicker. Polarity protection, low voltage protection. See extra AMC7135 notes below. See p-710 for updated version. |
1 channel LED strip controller |
DealExtreme $2.50 |
User interface driver | 9-16 V | 1-4 | 12 V DC | 12 A |
10 | 240 mm x 13 mm x 5 mm | 1 channel, maximum 12 A switching (this might be only 6A). | |
A729RF, 216W/24V RGB controller |
DealExtreme $26.10 |
User interface driver | 12-24 V | 1-6 | 12 V or 24 V DC |
9 A |
11 | 100 mm x 60 mm x 43 mm | 3 channel LED controller, each channel up to 3 A. Maximum power handling 108 W at 12 V, 216 W at 24 V. RF remote control. | |
RGB LED strip controller |
DealExtreme $14.20 |
User interface driver | 12-12 V | 1-3 | 12 V DC | 6000 mA |
11 | 80 mm x 53 mm x 26 mm | 3 channel, maximum 2 A per channel. | |
4 channel, RGBW LED strip controller |
DealExtreme $18.99 |
User interface driver | 12-24 V | 1-6 | 12 V or 24 V DC mains power | 24 A |
12 | 110 mm x 52 mm x 20 mm | 4 channel, maximum 6 A per channel. Touch panel RF remote control. | |
CPF member $7.99 + shipping |
Linear regulator | 3.5-4.2 V | 1 | 1x Li-ion | 3000 mA |
12 | 17 mm with components on both sides | Available from CPF member vestureofblood. 12 modes in 4 groups, with and without memory (varies by group); various combinations of ramping, low (2%), medium (25%), high, strobe, SOS, beacon, medium (15%). Low voltage warning. Voltage indication when entering beacon mode. | ||
MC-E Color and Dynamic White 20mm RGBW Driver |
Intl Outdoor Store $6.85 |
Step-down (non-buck) driver | 3.0-4.2 V | 1-4 | 1x Li-ion | 2800 mA |
12 | 20 mm | Driver removed from site. Designed to be used with common positive multi-colour RGBW LEDs such as this 4 colour MC-E or a dynamic white MC-E. Four channel; 600-700 mA per channel. 12 modes in 2 groups; change group by soldering/switching stars. See p-686 for 17 mm version or p-645 for a single group 20 mm version. |
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MC-E Color and Dynamic White 17mm RGBW Driver |
Intl Outdoor Store $6.75 |
Step-down (non-buck) driver | 3.0-4.2 V | 1-4 | 1x Li-ion | 2800 mA |
12 | 17 mm | Designed to be used with common positive multi-colour RGBW LEDs such as this 4 colour MC-E or a dynamic white MC-E. Four channel; 600-700 mA per channel. 12 modes in 2 groups; change group by soldering/switching stars. See p-687 for 20 mm version. | |
1 channel LED strip controller |
DealExtreme $6.20 for 2 |
User interface driver | 5.0-24 V | 1-6 | 5 V or 12 V or 24 V | 12 A |
13 | 250 mm x 13 mm x 7 mm | 1 channel, maximum 12 A. | |
TP003, RGB LED strip controller |
DealExtreme $28.80 |
User interface driver | 12-24 V | 1-6 | 12 V or 24 V DC | 12 A |
14 | 86 mm x 86 mm x 37 mm | 3 channels, maximum 4 A per channel. Power consumption <1 W. | |
RGB dimmer |
DealExtreme $14.40 |
User interface driver | 12-12 V | 1-3 | 12 V DC | 12 A |
14 | 130 mm x 41 mm x 40 mm | 3 channels, maximum 4 A per channel at 12 V. Buyer beware - description claims 4 A per channel but photos indicate only 3 A per channel. | |
TP001, RGB LED strip controller |
DealExtreme $30.70 |
User interface driver | 12-24 V | 1-6 | 12 V or 24 V DC | 12 A |
14 | 86 mm x 86 mm x 40 mm | 3 channels, maximum 4 A per channel. | |
RGB LED strip music controller |
DealExtreme $11.90 |
User interface driver | 12-24 V | 1-6 | 12 V DC | 6000 mA |
14 | 62 mm x 35 mm x 22 mm | 3 channel, maximum 2 A per channel. IR remote control. | |
RH-809, RGB controller and LEDs |
DealExtreme $18.30 |
Step-down (non-buck) driver | 12-14.5 V | 9
36 LEDs included |
12 V automotive | 125 mA |
15 | 115 mm x 14 mm x 12 mm | RGB controller; regulation unknown, could be simple resistors. Output power 1.5 W; output current listed in this table is assumed total. Includes RF remote control. 12 red LEDs, 12 green LEDs, 12 blue LEDs included (in 4 water resistant housings). |
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RGB LED strip controller |
DealExtreme $25.00 |
User interface driver | 12-24 V | 1-6 | 12 V or 24 V DC | 18 A |
15 | 113 mm x 55 mm x 20 mm | 3 channel, maximum 6 A per channel. RF remote control (touch sensitive). | |
RGB WiFi LED strip dimmer |
DealExtreme $33.63 |
Buck driver | N/A | 1-6 | 12 V or 24 V DC | 9 A |
15 | 96 mm x 57 mm x 25 mm | Three channel, maximum 3 A per channel. WiFi controllable using a cellphone. | |
3x AMC7135, 16 or 17 mode |
KaiDomain $3.27 each |
Linear regulator | 3.3-6.1 V (for 0.6 V lower Vin see Tip 1 in the notes below) |
1 | 3x NiMH 1x Li-ion |
50-97% | 1050 mA |
16 | 17 mm | Uses three AMC7135 linear regulator chips and possibly an ATtiny13V for PWM modes; 16 modes in 3 groups, including one with no flashing modes. Claimed in different places to be both 16 and 17 modes. Space on the board for a 4th AMC7135. Appears to be exactly the same as KD S003214, which is more expensive. Formerly product ID 10996. Also available in a 5 pack, S009744 (formerly product ID 10997). |
3x AMC7135, 16 mode |
KaiDomain $4.08 |
Linear regulator | 3.3-6.1 V (for 0.6 V lower Vin see Tip 1 in the notes below) |
1 | 3x NiMH 1x Li-ion |
50-97% | 1050 mA |
16 | 17 mm | Uses three AMC7135 linear regulator chips and possibly an ATtiny13V for PWM modes; 16 modes in 3 groups, including one with no flashing modes. Claimed in different places to be both 16 and 17 modes. Space on the board for a 4th AMC7135. Appears to be exactly the same as KD S009743, which is cheaper. See extra AMC7135 notes below. Formerly product ID 1677. |
3x AMC7135, 17 mode (formerly 16 mode) |
DealExtreme $3.60 |
Linear regulator | 3.0-5.8 V (for 0.3 V lower Vin see Tip 1 in the notes below) |
1 | 3x NiMH 1x Li-ion |
50-97% | 1050 mA |
17 | 17 mm | Update Nov 2012: Two different versions of this driver are being shipped, a 101-AK-A1 and an AK-47A with the four star contacts like DX sku.127689. The functionality might be unchanged. Linear regulator using three AMC7135 chips and a PWM mode controller (ATtiny13V running the PWM at 4.7 kHz); includes a group with three well-spaced modes and no flash or strobe! Now with 17 modes. I got slightly different timing on the third group though, and call them different things - low (10%), medium (35%), high (100%), fast strobe, police strobe, beacon (1 flash per 3.5 sec), fast beacon (1 flash per 1.4 sec), slow beacon (1 flash per 11 sec), SOS (1 set per 11 sec). The latest boards have an empty space all ready for a 4th AMC7135. They may also have low battery detection - see here. See extra AMC7135 notes below. Tip 3: Methods for wiring this board in parallel with another AMC7135 board are described here, with lots of colourful diagrams. Tip 4: Modes can be disabled by following the instructions in this thread. |
Nanjg 18 |
DealExtreme $4.26 |
Boost driver | 0.8-7.0 V | 1 | 1-2x NiMH | 60-91% | 1000 mA |
17 | 17 mm | Former version 19 mode Nanjg 16 (NJG-016) is the one pictured on DX. New version (NJG18) has the first mode group with just low, medium, high as detailed here. Previous version: 19 mode boost driver using "Seiko S-8352D (or a clone thereof)" (datasheet, PDF 528 KB) which is a constant voltage boost driver chip. User-adjustable output voltage (not current) ~2 V up to 7.4 V. Output voltage must be greater than input voltage; one report says it will keep working down to 0.3 V but will not turn on unless input voltage is at least 1.1 V. Note that it runs out of regulation, so is not a constant current or constant voltage driver. Capable of ~700 mA output from a single AA NiMH cell, or ~1000 mA from two. Efficiency in the 60-70% range if output is much over 1 W (running the board on 1x AA), and pushing 90% at ~1 W - amazing for an inexpensive boost driver. Do not operate without a load connected. Is it suitable for a Li-ion cell? See a good analysis here by Tido, who writes: "Yes and no. It's possible to use this circuit with a high Vf LED like an XR-E... Things are different with an XP-G..." Tip 1: To disable modes (and a mode list) see this post. Tip 2: A mod to get this driver to fit an Ultrafire A10 is detailed here. |
1xAA, 3W driver |
KaiDomain $5.11 |
Boost driver | 0.9-3.0 V | 1 | 1-2x AA NiMH | 700 mA |
17 | 20 mm claimed, possibly smaller | Apparently a voltage regulator, not a current regulator. Output voltage 2-7 V, must be >= input voltage. 17 mode in three group. Formerly product ID 1672. |
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RGB LED strip controller |
DealExtreme $6.10 |
User interface driver | 12-12 V | 1-3 | 12 V DC | 6000 mA |
18 | 62 mm x 34 mm x 21 mm | 3 channel, maximum 2 A per channel. IR remote control. | |
3x AMC7135, 19 mode (Nanjg 15) |
e-lectronics.net $4.50 + shipping |
Linear regulator | 3.3-6.1 V (for 0.6 V lower Vin see Tip 1 in the notes below) |
1 | 3x NiMH, 4x alkaline, 1x Li-ion |
50-97% | 1050 mA |
19 | 17 mm | Formerly 2 mode. Linear regulator board using three AMC7315 chips and probably a PIC12F629 for PWM mode control. Has a group with high/medium/low without flash or strobe. Low mode 120 mA. Note that the claimed input voltage doesn't allow for the polarity protection diode, which is confirmed by the mention that it operates best over 3.5 V; the more likely correct figures are listed in this Driver List table. See extra AMC7135 notes below. |
3x AMC7135, 19 mode |
KaiDomain $4.99 |
Linear regulator | 2.7-5.5 V | 1 | 3x NiMH 1x Li-ion |
50-97% | 1050 mA |
19 | 17 mm | Linear regulator using three AMC7135 chips and a PWM mode controller. Claimed 19 modes in 3 groups. Note that the pictures provided are of a standard 3x AMC7135 board with no mode controller - buyer beware - hence unknown polarity protection; input voltages stated here are without that diode, and the typical 5.5 V maximum for a microprocessor mode controller. See extra AMC7135 notes below. Formerly product ID 1696. |
A6033RF, 12A 144W RGB controller |
DealExtreme $20.20 |
User interface driver | 12-12 V | 1-3 | 12 V DC | 12 A |
19 | 95 mm x 65 mm x 25 mm | Three channel, 4 A per channel. Maximum power handling 144 W at 12 V. RF remote control. | |
3 Channel Controller for RGB LED Light Strip |
DealExtreme $6.40 |
User interface driver | 12-12 V | 1-3 | 12 V DC | 12 A |
19 | 42 mm x 13 mm x 3 mm | Three channel LED controller, maximum power switching 144 W, 4 A per channel. Multiple modes; 19 dynamic effects (5 speeds) plus circulatory display, 20 static colours (5 brightnesses). See DX sku.128425 for single channel version. | |
RGB LED strip controller |
DealExtreme $4.99 |
User interface driver | 12-24 V | 1-6 | 12 V DC | 12 A |
19 | 165 mm x 13 mm x 8 mm | 3 channel, maximum 4 A per channel. Apparently the description's 12 V is correct, not the photo's "12-24V" (which has been photoshopped out of the first photo). | |
AS-RGB-C118, RGB LED strip controller |
DealExtreme $7.60 |
User interface driver | 12-12 V | 1-3 | 12 V DC | 12 A |
19 | 178 mm x 17 mm x 8 mm | 3 channel, assumed maximum 4 A per channel (total 144 W). IR remote control. For a black version see sku.202090. | |
AS-RGB-C118, RGB LED strip controller |
DealExtreme $7.20 |
User interface driver | 12-12 V | 1-3 | 12 V DC | 12 A |
19 | 180 mm x 17 mm x 8 mm | 3 channel, assumed maximum 4 A per channel (total 144 W). IR remote control. For a white version see sku.200926. | |
RGB LED strip controller |
DealExtreme $9.47 |
User interface driver | 5.0-24 V | 1-6 | 5 V, 12 V or 24 V DC | 12 A |
19 | 86 mm x 40 mm x 7 mm | 3 channel, maximum 12 A total. RF remote control. Stated size is apparently the remote control. | |
RGB LED strip controller |
DealExtreme $6.97 for 5 |
User interface driver | 12-24 V | 1-6 | 12 V, 24 V DC | 6000 mA |
19 | 138 mm x 12 mm x 10 mm | 3 channel, maximum 2 A per channel. | |
RGB LED strip controller |
DealExtreme $6.72 for 5 |
User interface driver | 12-24 V | 1-6 | 12 V, 24 V DC | 12 A |
19 | 45 mm x 13 mm x 6 mm | 3 channel, maximum 4 A per channel, maximum output power 144 W. | |
RGB LED strip controller |
DealExtreme $8.20 for 5 |
User interface driver | 12-24 V | 1-6 | 12 V, 24 V DC | 12 A |
19 | 45 mm x 13 mm x 5 mm | 3 channel, maximum 4 A per channel, maximum output power 144 W. | |
3x AMC7135, 20 mode (LDCH) |
DealExtreme $3.95 |
Linear regulator | 3.0-5.8 V (for 0.3 V lower Vin see Tip 1 in the notes below) |
1 | 3x NiMH 1x Li-ion |
50-97% | 1050 mA |
20 | 17 mm | Linear regulator using three AMC7135 chips and a PWM mode controller. See extra AMC7135 notes below. |
1x AA, 3 W Boost Driver, 20 mode, v2 |
DealExtreme $2.38 |
Boost driver | 0.8-1.7 V | 1 | 1x AA | 800 mA |
20 | 17 mm single layer, old version was 16 mm | Boost driver, 20 modes in three groups. Output voltage and current not constant, 1.0 V in gives ~300 mA out, 1.4 V in gives ~700 mA out. Run on two fresh NiMH it outputs 1.8 A and gets very hot - not advised. I believe this is identical in operation to the AAA driver except for physical size (and the new version of this board is black). "LDCH" on the back of the board is the manufacturer. Tip: To disable modes see this post. |
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1x AAA, 3 W Boost Driver, 20 mode |
DealExtreme $4.50 |
Boost driver | 0.8-1.7 V | 1 | 1x AAA | 800 mA |
20 | 10 mm - two boards in double layer | Boost boards; output voltage and current not constant. Gets really hot when used with two AA cells. I believe this is identical in operation to the AA driver but is narrower and taller than that one. | |
9 channel RGB LED controller with RGB LED strip |
DealExtreme $57.60 |
User interface driver | 12-24 V | 1-3
255 LEDs included |
12 V or 24 V DC | 18 A |
20 | Nine channel, maximum 2 A per channel. IR remote control. | ||
RGB LED strip controller |
DealExtreme $10.40 |
User interface driver | 5.0-24 V | 1-6 | 12 V DC | 12 A |
20 | 170 mm x 13 mm x 3 mm | Three channel, maximum 4 A per channel. RF remote control. | |
RGB LED strip controller |
DealExtreme $4.28 |
User interface driver | 12-12 V | 1-3 | 12 V DC | 6000 mA |
20 | 62 mm x 35 mm x 22 mm | 3 channel, maximum 2 A per channel. IR remote control. | |
RGB LED strip controller |
DealExtreme $6.80 for 2 |
User interface driver | 12-24 V | 1-6 | 12 V or 24 V DC | 12 A |
20 | 163 mm x 13 mm x 7 mm | 3 channel, maximum 4 A per channel. | |
RGB LED strip controller |
DealExtreme $6.80 for 2 |
User interface driver | 12-24 V | 1-6 | 12 V or 24 V DC | 12 A |
20 | 160 mm x 13 mm x 8 mm | 3 channel, maximum current unknown, possibly 4 A per channel. | |
RGB LED strip controller |
DealExtreme $23.50 |
User interface driver | 12-24 V | 1-6 | 12 V or 24 V DC | 18 A |
20 | 85 mm x 45 mm x 22 mm | 3 channel, maximum 6 A per channel. RF remote control. | |
RGB LED strip music controller |
DealExtreme $37.92 |
User interface driver | 12-24 V | 1-6 | 12 V or 24 V DC | 18 A |
20 | 100 mm x 85 mm x 26 mm | Two sets of 3 channel outputs, maximum 6 A per channel. RF remote control. | |
RGB LED strip controller |
DealExtreme $20.38 |
User interface driver | 12-24 V | 1-6 | 12 V or 24 V DC | 18 A |
20 | 88 mm x 45 mm x 22 mm | 3 channel, maximum 6 A per channel. RF touch panel remote. | |
RGB LED strip controller |
DealExtreme $3.26 |
User interface driver | 12-12 V | 1-3 | 12 V DC | 12 A |
20 | 41 mm x 13 mm x 4 mm | Three channel, maximum 4 A per channel. | |
A620RF, 12A 288W RGB controller |
DealExtreme $21.50 |
User interface driver | 12-24 V | 1-6 | 12 V or 24 V DC | 12 A |
21 | 130 mm x 62 mm x 23 mm | Three channel, each channel 4 A, maximum 5 A, total 12 A. Maximum power handling 144 W at 12 V, 288 W at 24 V. RF remote control. | |
3 Channel Controller for RGB LED Light Strip |
DealExtreme $16.80 |
User interface driver | 12-24 V | 1-6 | 12 V or 24 V DC | 12 A |
21 | 90 mm x 70 mm x 30 mm | Three channel LED controller, maximum power switching 144 W (12 V) or 288 W (24 V), 4 A per channel (12 A total) or 5 A maximum for a single channel. 21 modes. RF remote control. | |
RGB LED strip music controller |
DealExtreme $26.10 |
User interface driver | 12-24 V | 1-6 | 12 V or 24 V DC | 18 A |
21 | 165 mm x 86 mm x 26 mm | 3 channel, maximum 6 A per channel. IR remote control. | |
RGB LED strip controller |
DealExtreme $6.50 |
User interface driver | 5.0-24 V | 1-6 | 5 V, 12 V or 24 V DC | 6000 mA |
21 | 125 mm x 56 mm x 7 mm | 3 channel, maximum 2 A per channel. IR remote control. | |
RGB LED strip controller |
DealExtreme $7.70 |
User interface driver | 5.0-24 V | 1-6 | 5 V, 12 V or 24 V DC | 12 A |
21 | 87 mm x 40 mm x 7 mm | 3 channel, maximum 4 A per channel. RF remote control. | |
RGB LED strip controller |
DealExtreme $7.70 |
User interface driver | 5.0-24 V | 1-6 | 5 V, 12 V, or 24 V DC | 12 A |
21 | 87 mm x 40 mm x 7 mm | 3 channel, maximum 4 A per channel. RF remote control. | |
DMX640A, 4 channel, RGBW LED strip controller |
DealExtreme $37.16 |
User interface driver | 12-24 V | 1-6 | 12 V or 24 V DC mains power | 20 A |
21 | 124 mm x 47 mm x 29 mm | 4 channel, maximum 5 A per channel. 43 mode. IR remote control. | |
RGB LED strip controller |
FastTech $2.97 |
User interface driver | 5.0-24 V | 1-6 | USB, 12 V, 24 V DC | 12 A |
39 | 86 mm x 40 mm x 7 mm | 3 channel, maximum 4 A per channel. RF remote control. | |
RGB LED strip controller |
FastTech $2.33 |
User interface driver | 12-12 V | 1-3 | 12 V DC | 12 A |
39 | 85 mm x 50 mm x 7 mm | 3 channel, maximum 4 A per channel. IR remote control. | |
RGB LED strip controller |
FastTech $2.37 |
User interface driver | 12-12 V | 1-3 | 12 V DC | 12 A |
39 | 85 mm x 40 mm x 7 mm | 3 channels, maximum 4 A per channel. IR remote control. | |
RGB LED strip controller |
FastTech $3.08 |
User interface driver | 12-12 V | 1-3 | 12 V DC | 12 A |
39 | 125 mm x 56 mm x 7 mm | 3 channels, maximum 4 A per channel. IR remote control. | |
RGB LED strip controller |
FastTech $3.12 |
User interface driver | 12-12 V | 1-3 | 12 V DC | 12 A |
39 | 125 mm x 56 mm x 7 mm | 3 channels, maximum 4 A per channel. IR remote control. |
Notes
Footnotes & Instructions
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Notes on AMC7135 linear regulator (click to expand/contract)
The AMC7135 (datasheet) is a linear regulator, which means it acts like a variable resistor changing its value to try to keep the current constant. Like a resistor, any dropped voltage is burnt off as heat. Boards include a polarity protection diode and can easily be PWM-driven for lower modes.
Vin must be at least 0.12 V above Vf of LED to stay in regulation, although they drop out of regulation quite gracefully, not suddenly. The graph in the AMC7135 datasheet (Jan 2006) has the 0.1 and 1 volt vertical lines missing. Each AMC7135 provides constant current, about 1/3 amp (actually 300-380 mA depending on particular version; I've generally assumed 330-335 mA for above listings). Boards come with one to eight AMC7135s, and single mode up to 20 mode. Boards can be paralleled to give greater output, or connected with one multimode board controller providing the modes for several boards.
The AMC7135 is very efficient when input voltage is close to output voltage but not particularly good when input voltage is significantly higher. Average efficiency for 3x NiMH or 1x Li-ion can be well over 90% with an LED with the right Vf. Test results and discussion for 3 and 4 chip boards.
Since the AMC7135 just burns off excess input volts as heat, the more volts fed into them the hotter they'll get. One guy claimed that his got so hot they slid right off the board (ie, >183-190 °C melting range of 60/40 solder). The AMC7135 has built-in thermal protection (which will cause dropouts or a flickering effect if it gets too hot) but the multi-mode control chips used on the multi-mode boards are much less rugged. (And here.) If using with an input voltage above 4.5 V or so you can expect them to get hot!
To get multiple modes typical microcontrollers used are the Atmel ATtiny13 (or 13A or 13V) and the Microchip PIC12F629. These both have a 5.5 V maximum, while the AMC7135 linear regulator has a 6.0 V maximum. This means that multimode drivers will have a slighty lower maximum voltage than single mode boards.
Tip 1: To get reliable operation at low voltages, especially with only one AMC7135 chip being used, you may need to short out (and maybe remove) the polarity protection diode(s)*. This is because the AMC7135 in series with a polarity protection diode needs a minimum 2.7 V + 0.6 V (silicon diode) = 3.3 V to stay in regulation. The Vf of LEDs at 330-350 mA can easily be quite a bit lower than 3.3 V so will not be running in regulation. Note that if a germanium or Schottky diode was used the drop could be as low as 0.3 V instead of 0.6 V.
* However, I found with one multimode board this caused the board to go unstable (don't know exactly why) but I found that inserting a small value resistor instead of the diode was enough to get the driver stable again. Because the drive current through that point in the circuit is so low (6 mA for mine) there's very little voltage drop across the resistor - much less than across the diode - so it still serves the purpose of saving ~0.6 V.
Tip 2: If the input voltage is too high you may be able to use another LED in series with the board to drop the voltage - it beats burning it all off as heat. (The set current is <1 mA for single mode boards so both LEDs will get practically identical current. Diagrams and much discussion of use with multiple Seoul P7s and multi-mode boards.) More than one extra LED appears to be not a good idea for use with the lower modes of multi-mode boards since the Vf of the extra LEDs decreases too much at the low current to protect the driver from the battery voltage. (Many of the multi-mode boards have a capacitor on the output.) Flashing modes appear unsuited to this technique.
AMC7135-based driver options are discussed here, or an inexpensive multimode AMC7135 driver here.
Notes on Schottky diodes (click to expand/contract)
Schottky diodes are diodes that have a low voltage drop across them. 0.3 V is a typical figure, compared to around 0.60-0.65 V for a typical silicon diode. This makes Schottky diodes good for rectifiers and LED drivers where high efficiency is required. Drivers that use the AX2002 such as DX 3256 can easily be modified for higher output current but the Schottky diode needs to be replaced if the output current is to exceed 1 A.
Inexpensive Schottky diodes are available from these sources:
- These MR16 drivers have four 1 A (SS14) Schottky diodes on them used for the rectifier plus another for the driver (links jump to driver info in table above):
- SR260 60V 2A Schottky Diodes Set (10 pcs).
- Common Use Axial Schottky / Fast Recovery / Fast Switching / Rectifier Diodes (220 piece pack):
- 20 x 1N4001 Rectifier diodes
- 20 x 1N4004 Rectifier diodes
- 20 x 1N5399 Rectifier diodes
- 20 x 1N4007 Rectifier diodes
- 50 x 1N4148 Fast switching diodes
- 10 x 1N5408 Rectifier diodes
- 20 x 1N5819 Schottky barrier diodes
- 10 x 1N5822 Schottky barrier diodes
- 20 x FR107 Fast recovery diodes
- 20 x FR104 Fast recovery diodes
- 10 x FR207 Fast recovery diodes
- 1N5822 3 Amps 40V Schottky Barrier Rectifier Diodes 20-pack (if you want to risk that site).
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