I am trying to find 2S driver that is based on Attiny13A so I could easelly load UI’s I like to use.
It can be with AMC regulators like good old Nanjg 105c (because I can easelly remove or
stack those regulators to get desired current) or with FET.
Output current I am looking for would be from 2A to about 5A (5.5A) That’s why I prefer AMCs
because same driver can be used for XPE all the way to SST40.
For use with ~3,2V leds like XPE2, XPG2/3, XML2, XPL, SST, Osram white flat, Osram Projection leds etc.
Up to 22mm of diameter (2 board design is OK as well).
Thanks in advance.
P.S. I am also open to recommendations for any 2S driver with this specifications:
- only one mode = 100%
- low battery warning
- low battery cut off
- about 4.5A - 5A output
- for XML2, XPL, SST, Osram white flat leds
up to 22mm diameter
I would prefer not to get it from US because I am on the other side of the globe and shipping is :confounded:
I’n not a driver expert but i know the ATtiny 13A has a max working voltage of 5.5V, well under what 2 Li-ion batteries in series produce, which i suspect is why you can’t find a driver.
Yes but OP is asking specifically about running 3v led’s thus he’s looking for a buck driver controlled by t13.
A LONG time ago wight made up an SOIC8 adapter to replace the PIC on an LD29 with an attiny13a, not sure whatever came from that or if it worked for anyone other than him but as far as I know that’s the only option…
I am not a driver expert either (proven by Lightbringer, post #3) but I have driver from Nitecore MT40 in front of me and it uses PIC12F683 mcu, datasheet says its operating voltage range is 2.0V - 5.5V so, its possible.
Also, the way that ATtiny13A is measuring voltage (needed for battery low voltage detection) is specific to 1S use (doesnt work well with 2S) but all that can be solved with some additional components.
@MRsDNF,
Cereal_killer is right here, I do have zener moded driver that I use for leds like MTG2 but I need solution for XML2, XPL, SST40, white flat…
@Cereal_killer
I think I read about that project of replacing PIC Attiny13a, I am probably still subscribed to that thread! will have to check, thanks for reminder.
Ok, I see now that 7135 is not viable solution but I can’t believe that there are no decent buck 1 mode drivers with battery warning!
I will tri to contact Sofirn (after national holiday) and check how many thousands I have to order for them to consider designing this thing.
You’re not going to find much in this category, I literally spent days searching for good buck drivers for 3v emitters, I’ve had fantastic results with the White flat LED’s Djozz put me onto using the P4000
6-Mode:
Moon (5mA) > Lo (200mA) > Med (1500mA) > Hi (4000mA)
Double Pressed: Turbo (5000mA)
Triple Pressed: Strobe
Low Voltage Warning:
When voltage is below 3V, it will keep flashing.
When voltage is below 2.7V, LED will shutdown automatically.
@Lightbringer Thanks, I will check that driver and your thread tomorrow, soon midnight here, my brain is struggling
Because I need it for flashlights, with a long tube for 2 batteries in series, its not a battery pack, and I wanted attiny because I can programm it with custom UIs created by BLF members.
In that case, if you don't really need more than 3Ah, you can only use 1*18650 plus a dummy cell (simple conductive rode wrapped in duct tape) so you get 4.2 battery, 3.2v LED and you can use any 3v driver.
the downside is that you use only 1 cell in a 2 cell host :(
If the dummy is the inner one and you make it hard to take it out you reduce the risk. I am also believe that it is not too hard to use some high voltage protection circuit