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[Dual diode 407nm] Titan's Twin 1.5W @1.1A

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:worthy::worthy::worthy:
I unveil the worthy "Titan's Twin"

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After building both the Titan's fist and the Yellow Lantern I felt the need to do a hand held dual diode build and I wanted to do a 405nm:D...

So here is Titan's Twin​
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After doing much research I only found scattered fragments where some forum members had a good attempt at this, but the build thread was inconclusive:yabbem: +rep to the first member who finds out their names and the thread I had in mind;) It would be nice to find out what happened to the final product.:na:



I struggled @first with this build:undecided: I used 2 Groove2 drivers and had 2 cherry picked 12x 405nm diodes kicking out 1.3W but I was overdriving them in the 700mA to 800mA range:cryyy:. I then simply wanted to use X-drive CG to enhance the look and cut back on any thermal issues so off came the Grooves.


That's when the problems started for TT. Handling the diodes, rewiring from one driver to another are all recipes for disaster and I ended up in the long run
really learning a lesson here. All and all I went through 3 405nm diodes before my good friend Angelos took the time to appeal to my sanity and "turn down the current" Thanks bud:thanks::beer:


Now for the build. I used a 2D Mag-Lite to keep my collection theme. I placed the diodes side by side and incorporated a turned aluminum rod for my optics table:wave:. I wanted to use optical mirror mounts, man those are pricey(long story there, but I learned a lot).
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I sourced a 405nm PBS cube from StanWax. I used a dichro from a ps3 sled I won off e-slave for 4.00US and JB'ed them to the mounts.
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I then sourced 2 405nm 3.8 diodes from Angelos, who really helped a brother out:san: I received them with spectral analysis charts and WoW! 1 to be 406nm and the other to be 408nm and you can really tell the difference... to my eyes TT looks amost a whitish color:thinking:​
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The diodes settings are 1 @550mA the other is @545mA and the tail current draw is 1.1A so I did end up using Groove 2 drivers after all I think my nerves were shot at this point the linear drivers are safe and the dropout after heat up is almost a welcomed attribute I feel in this build.

I used a G2 lens on the center diode and a 9mm lens on the left doide I really don't know why other than mixing it up a bit.:whistle:

The mounts made any adjustments seem effortless and all in all I'm very happy to add this to my collection. Just the lessons I learned during this build I feel will help for my next journey which will prolly be some time as I going to go through some other older builds for both maintenance and upgrades.


Some closing shots​
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The Money
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In closing I really can't thank Angelos enough. He really provided some moral support and came through on the diodes he went the extra mile for me thanks again man:bowdown::bowdown::bowdown:

I think JSLE/wannaburn stated he used a telescope while he did his far adjustments this one tip alone really saved a lot of time and helped so much on the far field adjustment as well as a tip I read on PL forum about using the dichro mount for near field adjust and then the cube mount for enhancing far field final adjustment. Those 2 tips alone are really solid and helped immensely.

As always get out there and build it man. if you have any questions feel free to ask. Thanks for looking have a good day.;). -jander6442

edit: I went through TT and made some small adjustments and bumped up the diodes another 10mA or so and look what happened. WOW 1.510mW I think thats some record... I could be wrong, but still bad arsh.:wave: Wonder what would happened if I really took them diodes up.:can:
 
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Re: [Dual diode 405nm] Titan's Twin 1.3W @1.1A

you took 405nm to a whole new level :)
I like how one can look into the guts of the laser on the front :beer:
 

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Re: [Dual diode 405nm] Titan's Twin 1.3W @1.1A

"Violet twins powered in mirror, exposed we are, approach us, come nearer..."

Quite an adventurous build:). Could it be labeled as a 407nm titan(ic) two-headed 1.3Watter, yet looks absolutely captivating (beyond me for sure:D).

Exclusive lazor:bowdown:
 
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Re: [Dual diode 405nm] Titan's Twin 1.3W @1.1A

The title says it all, your "Titan's twin" is most definitely a worthy endeavor!
Love that see through design, it really showcases all your efforts.

A great build sir +1
 
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Re: [Dual diode 405nm] Titan's Twin 1.3W @1.1A

Wow! That's awesome! I've got to get some of those mounts from stanwax, I didn't know they were that small.

Thanks for sharing! :)
 
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Re: [Dual diode 405nm] Titan's Twin 1.3W @1.1A

Excellently done! I love the clear shieldign you used, excellent aesthetic touch! Also nice to see a dual 405nm build, my attempt was awful...



I'd like to hope that my failure wasn't your stencil.

I had everything I wanted to do in my head, I just couldn't get the alignment right with the tools I had. I was using metal bits for height spacers.

If I tried again with a proper foundation, I'd probably get it down much easier.
 
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Wow! That's awesome! I've got to get some of those mounts from stanwax, I didn't know they were that small.

I did not get those mounts from Stanwax. Thank you for your kind words.

Thanks for sharing! :)

Excellently done! I love the clear shieldign you used, excellent aesthetic touch! Also nice to see a dual 405nm build, my attempt was awful...



I'd like to hope that my failure wasn't your stencil.

Actually I did study your build and only if would have flipped that flexmount upright and then tapped a capscrew then you would have have the adjustment you needed to get that aligned:)

I had everything I wanted to do in my head, I just couldn't get the alignment right with the tools I had. I was using metal bits for height spacers.

If I tried again with a proper foundation, I'd probably get it down much easier.


http://laserpointerforums.com/f38/custom-405-nm-laser-transit-82849-2.html
 
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I didn't have a method to tap anything.

It was upside down to hold the PBS. This was my first attempt at diode combining. Though with all the talk about it recently, I'm itching to try again.
 

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Beautiful build ! I find it amazing. I'd love to do a multiple diode build, first I have to get one diode down :)
Great job ! :beer:
 
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I didn't have a method to tap anything.

It was upside down to hold the PBS. This was my first attempt at diode combining. Though with all the talk about it recently, I'm itching to try again.

Maybe use adhesive I used 5min JB weld. You were so close that I was looking for the follow up thread then I searched through the post of the buyer and found he was looking for info on alignment I was hoping he found a way I would have like to see that build finished. I really came up with that mirror mount as well countersinking and using capscrews to get adjustment. You get the rep man as soon as I get to a pc, phone won't do that.:shhh:
 

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Re: [Dual diode 405nm] Titan's Twin 1.3W @1.1A

Amazing work. Great build. Thanks for posting. Have had a lot of the CNC guys looking for good PBS cubes for combining 405's. I will have to keep StanWax in mind.:beer:
 
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Re: [Dual diode 405nm] Titan's Twin 1.3W @1.1A

That's a work of art, especially the transparent enclosure.
Simply amazing! +1
 
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Amazing work. Great build. Thanks for posting. Have had a lot of the CNC guys looking for good PBS cubes for combining 405's. I will have to keep StanWax in mind.:beer:

Thanks DTR. I would say that Stanwax I forget his real name would love that purchase;)

That's a work of art, especially the transparent enclosure.
Simply amazing! +1
Your too kind man. Thanks for the input;)
 
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Re: [Dual diode 405nm] Titan's Twin 1.3W @1.1A

Awesome build.
Over 1W of 405nm. Love the aesthetics too
:beer: +1
 
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Re: [Dual diode 405nm] Titan's Twin 1.3W @1.1A

Very impressive! Man jander, really stepping it up lately.
A humble +1
 
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Very impressive! Man jander, really stepping it up lately.
A humble +1
I knew a fellow mag lite collector such as yourself would dig this build... it's quite the burner especially with the conservative settings and all.:D
 




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