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By reading some of the posts here I know there's a bunch of people who could help me out. And I knoiw some of what I'm asking may be a repeat, but with my limited electronic background I'm having a tough time figuring out what I can translate and what I can't. I'm an ME by training, and circuits always baffled me.
Anyway...I'm trying to flash 2 LEDs, alternatively. I want to use 2 Luxeon IIIs, and run them at 700mA, and have them flash at 5-10Hz. Eventually I will fix the flash rate, but it might be nice to have it vary at first. The most probable power source would be CR123 batteries or maybe even a 9V battery. Either one would work. I've been given a few circuits to look at, and I'm just plain confused.
I was thinking of just a simple flip-flop, but I'm not sure how to drive at the required current. And then I was told I'd need a driver like a buck-puck and to use a 555 timer chip in conjunction with each LED driver.
Any suggestions?
Thanks!
By reading some of the posts here I know there's a bunch of people who could help me out. And I knoiw some of what I'm asking may be a repeat, but with my limited electronic background I'm having a tough time figuring out what I can translate and what I can't. I'm an ME by training, and circuits always baffled me.
Anyway...I'm trying to flash 2 LEDs, alternatively. I want to use 2 Luxeon IIIs, and run them at 700mA, and have them flash at 5-10Hz. Eventually I will fix the flash rate, but it might be nice to have it vary at first. The most probable power source would be CR123 batteries or maybe even a 9V battery. Either one would work. I've been given a few circuits to look at, and I'm just plain confused.
I was thinking of just a simple flip-flop, but I'm not sure how to drive at the required current. And then I was told I'd need a driver like a buck-puck and to use a 555 timer chip in conjunction with each LED driver.
Any suggestions?
Thanks!