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picobuck_3-channel_led_driver [2013/08/29 02:11] – [Availability] Ethan Zoncapicobuck_3-channel_led_driver [2013/08/29 02:24] – [PicoBuck] Ethan Zonca
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 For project updates, visit [[http://protofusion.org/picobuck|http://protofusion.org/picobuck]] For project updates, visit [[http://protofusion.org/picobuck|http://protofusion.org/picobuck]]
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 +For purchasing, visit [[https://www.sparkfun.com/products/11850|SparkFun Electronics]]
  
 The PicoBuck is a small and inexpensive 3-channel LED driver. It employs constant-current buck driving which approaches an efficiency of 95% (theoretical). The PicoBuck is a small and inexpensive 3-channel LED driver. It employs constant-current buck driving which approaches an efficiency of 95% (theoretical).
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 =====Usage===== =====Usage=====
 The controller IC provides two control modes which may be used individually or in conjunction. The controller IC provides two control modes which may be used individually or in conjunction.
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 +==== Always-On ====
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 +If you don't need to control your LEDs and simply want them to be on all the time, leave the inputs to the PicoBuck disconnected. Internal pullups will drive the LED at full brightness without any connection!
  
 ====Digital Mode==== ====Digital Mode====
picobuck_3-channel_led_driver.txt · Last modified: 2023/03/23 02:48 by 127.0.0.1