Yes I have no idea what shipping to Texas would be like so may not be worth while.

Martin I have seen the data sheet for the controller, but not read through all of it yet. Output current is 2.5A max. The reason I was above that is probably because the chip itself draws power so where I was should be around the max, but my other power supply is currently in use on another project so I was not able to test above 3A. I haven't read over the full data sheet yet, but there should be overcurrent protection built in. 150C Tjmax is quite high so I don't think that could be reached without very high voltage/current involved.