These boards are pretty resilient. You can exceed the 2 amp limit because we only fire for short bursts. The 2 amp limit is set to prevent excessive heat buildup from continuous use.
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My 1st attempt at a LM2596 mod.. Works Great!! Looks crazy! Yes, it's a Speed Stick deodorant container!! Glad I can change the cap.. 
My wife just shook her head and asked "Why?" I said "Because I can!" LOL
Still needs work, which I'll do when I use up my next container...
My wife just shook her head and asked "Why?" I said "Because I can!" LOL
Still needs work, which I'll do when I use up my next container...
what is the 5pin you refer to is it the 5th pin on chip? also I notice this is the step down reg. is there a reason the step up reg isnt utilized. my thought is the input voltage being used is 7.4 to 11ish and stepping down to desired voltage for better efficiency
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Interesting board for more power..
DC DC Step Down Power Module 4V 38V to 1 25V 36V 5A Adjustable | eBay
DC DC Step Down Power Module 4V 38V to 1 25V 36V 5A Adjustable | eBay
its big you'd have to build a lunch box mod...lol........hey have you lifted pin 5 for a tac switch im still trying to figure on the wiring of it. Im assuming lift pin 5 solder 330ohm resister across grnd and where pin5 was. And one leg of switch to ground and other leg to lifted pin 5 is this accurate.
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At my request Bapgood has made us a frame for our meters if you want to give your mods a finishing touch...
https://www.shapeways.com/model/1547500/volt-meter-housing.html?li=aeTabs
https://www.shapeways.com/model/1547500/volt-meter-housing.html?li=aeTabs
Give your mod a finished look...
So on the lm reg pin5 is not being lifted off board just soldering in resister and switch leg to it. As you may know Im an electrician by trade not too much electronics..so reading a ladder schematic is limited thats why I ask. Just dont want to ruin chip
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You have to lift pin 5 on the board. I also am not into electronics, aeronautical engineer.
It has been a long time since I did this as most of the new boards have pin holes now for a tac switch.Hey bj I was looking at the lm2596 schematic and thought by the looks of it would create a short by puting resistor to pos. And pin5, then switch leg A to pin5 and swtch leg B to ground..am I wrong. I use these dinosaurs cuz I have to use em up...ive been using new ones with on/off points..which did nada till I soldered 330k resistor to Pin5 and pos input.
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I have been using all my new ones without a resistor and they work great just soldering a switch between the off/on holes.
After I sent this reply I busted out my meter and tested the new boards with on off holes. And its exactly like schematic. And. Recreated on old boards and it did the trick thanx..bro-fist
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New kid on the block......
Mini 3A 4.5~28V to 0.8~20V Step-Down Voltage Regulator - Green - Free Shipping - DealExtreme
Just got one of these....first test was ok....going to do some more test the next few days.....
Got one mod with teh lm2596 but wanted to get a smaller device and i think this will do the trick.....
What do you guys think....?...
Mini 3A 4.5~28V to 0.8~20V Step-Down Voltage Regulator - Green - Free Shipping - DealExtreme
Just got one of these....first test was ok....going to do some more test the next few days.....
Got one mod with teh lm2596 but wanted to get a smaller device and i think this will do the trick.....
What do you guys think....?...
hi im a noob when it comes to these boards but will this work in a 18650 box mod?
DC to DC Buck Step Down Converter Module LM2596 Voltage Regulator Voltmeter Red | eBay
DC to DC Buck Step Down Converter Module LM2596 Voltage Regulator Voltmeter Red | eBay
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