> You could try a http://taskled.com/fatman.html for the boost part. > Unfortunately it won't work when the input voltage is higher than > the > output, but then I'm not aware you can do that with the boostpuck > either. > One other possibility is to use micropucks in parallel - according > to the > info it's possible to do this with these in buck-boost mode, which > is what > you need http://www.leddynamics.com/LuxDrive/micropuck.php Bob Blick will offer you his boost buck SEPIC circuit, and may even make helpful comments as well as long as you remember not to mention global warming (or climate change). Failing that looking through the archives will turn up his circuit. A page of his has just magically appeared here http://others.servebeer.com/misc/BobBlickSEPIC.htm but knowing how much he loves me he'll probably complain and want it removed so you may need to ask Gargoyle where the original is or ask Bob. Russell -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist