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RYANZKWL · 03-14-2010, 12:59 AM

I know but remember im thinking about a module with a buit in heatsink for 19.99$+2.75 shipping.

mfo · 03-14-2010, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by RYANZKWL

I know but remember im thinking about a module with a buit in heatsink for 19.99$+2.75 shipping.

Do you have experience harvesting diodes from their heatsinks and pressing them into aixiz modules?

RYANZKWL · 03-14-2010, 01:10 AM

no i don't this is my first laser but in the long run it's like 30$ cheaper i don't know but it is a lot cheaper and the only way you learn is through experience (and youtube videos lol)

mfo · 03-14-2010, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by RYANZKWL

no i don't this is my first laser but in the long run it's like 30$ cheaper i don't know but it is a lot cheaper and the only way you learn is through experience (and youtube videos lol)

You're absolutely right, you do learn through experience. However, if you mess up this diode, that's $30 down the drain. If you mess up a PHR, it's $10 down the drain. Trust me and go with the PHR, because I can almost guarantee you you'll mess up your first time.

RYANZKWL · 03-14-2010, 01:16 AM

i know that i might mess but im not going to make many lasers (dont have the money to invest in the hobby) so i want my first one to be very good.

RYANZKWL · 03-14-2010, 01:17 AM

i have an axiz module diode i could test first and practice with.

mfo · 03-14-2010, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by RYANZKWL

i know that i might mess but im not going to make many lasers (dont have the money to invest in the hobby) so i want my first one to be very good.

That's the thing. The SFW diode isn't all that great. The PHR is a decent, cheap diode, trust me. Do what you want though, I can't force you to do things with your build. Good luck with the build dude, I'm done here.

RYANZKWL · 03-14-2010, 01:23 AM

Thx for all your help!

Your info was very very very very very very very helpful i will take it all into consideration when it comes time to build it!

.

Any one else have an opinion on my project? all feedback is helpful!

RYANZKWL · 03-14-2010, 01:33 AM

Plan so far
Buy: Laser module w/ heatsink and AR coated glass lens (405nm) - $19.99 : Modwerx Shop = module/heat sink

405nm 300mW blu-ray laser diode /6x blu-ray diode sled [OLBVD300] - $28.99 : O-Like, Quality Products, Great Prices = Diode

Assembled driver PRE-SALE - $11.70 : rkcstr.com, Micro-Drive and laser diode electronics = driver

Gonna buy a project box or host

these are my parts so far that i am gonna buy.

RYANZKWL · 03-14-2010, 01:34 AM

Plan so far
Buy: Laser module w/ heatsink and AR coated glass lens (405nm) - $19.99 : Modwerx Shop = module/heat sink

405nm 300mW blu-ray laser diode /6x blu-ray diode sled [OLBVD300] - $28.99 : O-Like, Quality Products, Great Prices = Diode

Assembled driver PRE-SALE - $11.70 : rkcstr.com, Micro-Drive and laser diode electronics = driver

Gonna buy a project box or host

these are my parts so far that i am gonna buy.

kingdave2357 · 03-14-2010, 04:23 AM

if thats your choice go for it, gotta learn from experiance, however one thing i would tell you is to get a heatsink custom machined for the host you plan to use, if you dnt want to get one from jayrob, flaminpyro makes heatsinks as well, though i belive he charges the same as jayrob. the only way that modwerx heatsink will work is if its for a project box, you wont be able to match it up with a flashlight host. i do like modwerx, they have some nice prices, though i prefer hightechdealz, and keep in mind the batts you want to use, that effects what kind of driver you will need, again i prefer the flexdrive.
word of advice, dont try to skip on stuff to save money, you'll be dissapointed later when it doesnt turn out the way you want.

RYANZKWL · 03-14-2010, 08:19 PM

lets say i use a rckstr does it matter wat batts i need?

RYANZKWL · 03-14-2010, 08:42 PM

and do i really need a heat sink?

kingdave2357 · 03-14-2010, 10:58 PM

do some research, if you read rkcstr's thread you'd know the voltage requirements, and if you want your laser to live id get a heatsink, if you dont care if it lives, than dont bother

RYANZKWL · 03-14-2010, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by kingdave2357

do some research, if you read rkcstr's thread you'd know the voltage requirements, and if you want your laser to live id get a heatsink, if you dont care if it lives, than dont bother

i have an idea for a heat sink and it really cheap and could save ppl a lot of money if it works.

Ok so here it is: you could use an aluminum bolt or two and put silver paste to secure them together (it's a conductive also). I don't kno if it wrks but if it does i would be happy! anyone willing 2 test?

kingdave2357 · 03-15-2010, 12:13 AM

like i said dont try to skip on stuff to save money, you wont be happy with the result. ive heard of ppl using washers drilled out to fit the module, but i just by heatsinks custom machined for the host, and always will.
good luck with your build, and do some reading on the forum turorials before you start your build.

RYANZKWL · 03-15-2010, 12:29 AM

i will, but im 14 with no job so i have a budget lol

Lonewolf · 03-15-2010, 12:50 AM

You have been given good advice, all you have to do is listen

RYANZKWL · 03-15-2010, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Lonewolf

You have been given good advice, all you have to do is listen

I'm still 14 with no job

wolfhunter9154 · 03-15-2010, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RYANZKWL

I'm still 14 with no job

Same here! Just find odd jobs to do. I Also do some online surveys to make a couple bucks.

RYANZKWL · 03-15-2010, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by wolfhunter9154

Same here! Just find odd jobs to do. I Also do some online surveys to make a couple bucks.

i am gonna be making my

soon. I am getting most parts but i need a heat sink under 10$

RYANZKWL · 03-16-2010, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by RYANZKWL

i am gonna be making my

soon. I am getting most parts but i need a heat sink under 10$

Any one have idea's. I thought maybe an aluminum bolt. I don't kno exactly but it might wrk anyone have ideas or home made heat sinks for cheap?

buster7467 · 03-16-2010, 12:55 AM

I dont think you will find heatsinks under 10$ or everyone would already tell you where to find them and more people would probably be using them.

awlego · 03-16-2010, 03:08 AM

You can use washers to make a cheap heatsink. You won't get nearly the quality of heat transfer as the fit won't be snug, but it is a budget alternative.

03-14-2010, 12:59 AM	#26
RYANZKWL Class 1 Laser Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 59 Rep Power: 1	Re: Help on dyi I know but remember im thinking about a module with a buit in heatsink for 19.99$+2.75 shipping.

03-14-2010, 01:10 AM	#28
RYANZKWL Class 1 Laser Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 59 Rep Power: 1	Re: Help on dyi no i don't this is my first laser but in the long run it's like 30$ cheaper i don't know but it is a lot cheaper and the only way you learn is through experience (and youtube videos lol)

03-14-2010, 01:16 AM	#30
RYANZKWL Class 1 Laser Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 59 Rep Power: 1	Re: Help on dyi i know that i might mess but im not going to make many lasers (dont have the money to invest in the hobby) so i want my first one to be very good.

03-14-2010, 01:17 AM	#31
RYANZKWL Class 1 Laser Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 59 Rep Power: 1	Re: Help on dyi i have an axiz module diode i could test first and practice with.

03-14-2010, 01:23 AM	#33
RYANZKWL Class 1 Laser Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 59 Rep Power: 1	Re: Help on dyi Thx for all your help! Your info was very very very very very very very helpful i will take it all into consideration when it comes time to build it! . Any one else have an opinion on my project? all feedback is helpful!

03-14-2010, 01:33 AM	#34
RYANZKWL Class 1 Laser Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 59 Rep Power: 1	Re: Help on dyi Plan so far Buy: Laser module w/ heatsink and AR coated glass lens (405nm) - $19.99 : Modwerx Shop = module/heat sink 405nm 300mW blu-ray laser diode /6x blu-ray diode sled [OLBVD300] - $28.99 : O-Like, Quality Products, Great Prices = Diode Assembled driver PRE-SALE - $11.70 : rkcstr.com, Micro-Drive and laser diode electronics = driver Gonna buy a project box or host these are my parts so far that i am gonna buy.

03-14-2010, 01:34 AM	#35
RYANZKWL Class 1 Laser Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 59 Rep Power: 1	Re: Help on dyi Plan so far Buy: Laser module w/ heatsink and AR coated glass lens (405nm) - $19.99 : Modwerx Shop = module/heat sink 405nm 300mW blu-ray laser diode /6x blu-ray diode sled [OLBVD300] - $28.99 : O-Like, Quality Products, Great Prices = Diode Assembled driver PRE-SALE - $11.70 : rkcstr.com, Micro-Drive and laser diode electronics = driver Gonna buy a project box or host these are my parts so far that i am gonna buy.

03-14-2010, 04:23 AM	#36
kingdave2357 Class 3R Laser Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: maryland USA Posts: 1,112 Rep Power: 35	Re: Help on dyi if thats your choice go for it, gotta learn from experiance, however one thing i would tell you is to get a heatsink custom machined for the host you plan to use, if you dnt want to get one from jayrob, flaminpyro makes heatsinks as well, though i belive he charges the same as jayrob. the only way that modwerx heatsink will work is if its for a project box, you wont be able to match it up with a flashlight host. i do like modwerx, they have some nice prices, though i prefer hightechdealz, and keep in mind the batts you want to use, that effects what kind of driver you will need, again i prefer the flexdrive. word of advice, dont try to skip on stuff to save money, you'll be dissapointed later when it doesnt turn out the way you want. __________________ My Collection DPSS 20mW rated PGL III-C outputing 50+mW and peaked at 84mWthanks Glenn!! 80mW rated 589nm PGL III-C, LOVE IT, thanks yobresal 300mW rated 532nm PGL-III-C---Peak---450mW!!! 125mW viper DL-peak 177.2mW 50mW focusable bestofferbuy ~Top laser 301-peak 44.12mW Several modded pens 10 -30mW DIODE 445nm diode pocket mini build, 700mA ~ 600mW--- 445nm diode in 18650 kit---1.1A---1W 16X LCC chrome pckt mini, flex 500mA, outputting 303.2mW with G1 LOC with RKCSTR-- 434mA thanks FPyro-peak 305.1mW with G1 130mW 3.8mm diode pointer from moh-peak 140mW 635nm AtlasNova 5mW outputting 2mW 8X BH08LS20 diode in MX host 420mW with DFW lens thanks FPyro!! SF-AW210 in jayrob pocket mini, flex drive 177mA~230mW with G1 glass 5mW ebaser with star cap puttin out 34mW 50mW focusable bestofferbuy ~Top laser 302 200mW 808nm skylasers pointer-peak 291.2mW GAS Melles Griot He-Ne Bare Tube w/ mini PSU JDS UNIPHASE 1508 Novette Melles Griot Bare Tube HeNe w/ power supply Cheap surplus Bare Tube HeNe 543nm Bare tube HeNe--Awesome tube! Andover Holography LPM 1

03-14-2010, 08:19 PM	#37
RYANZKWL Class 1 Laser Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 59 Rep Power: 1	Re: Help on dyi lets say i use a rckstr does it matter wat batts i need?

03-14-2010, 08:42 PM	#38
RYANZKWL Class 1 Laser Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 59 Rep Power: 1	Re: Help on dyi and do i really need a heat sink?

03-14-2010, 10:58 PM	#39
kingdave2357 Class 3R Laser Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: maryland USA Posts: 1,112 Rep Power: 35	Re: Help on dyi do some research, if you read rkcstr's thread you'd know the voltage requirements, and if you want your laser to live id get a heatsink, if you dont care if it lives, than dont bother __________________ My Collection DPSS 20mW rated PGL III-C outputing 50+mW and peaked at 84mWthanks Glenn!! 80mW rated 589nm PGL III-C, LOVE IT, thanks yobresal 300mW rated 532nm PGL-III-C---Peak---450mW!!! 125mW viper DL-peak 177.2mW 50mW focusable bestofferbuy ~Top laser 301-peak 44.12mW Several modded pens 10 -30mW DIODE 445nm diode pocket mini build, 700mA ~ 600mW--- 445nm diode in 18650 kit---1.1A---1W 16X LCC chrome pckt mini, flex 500mA, outputting 303.2mW with G1 LOC with RKCSTR-- 434mA thanks FPyro-peak 305.1mW with G1 130mW 3.8mm diode pointer from moh-peak 140mW 635nm AtlasNova 5mW outputting 2mW 8X BH08LS20 diode in MX host 420mW with DFW lens thanks FPyro!! SF-AW210 in jayrob pocket mini, flex drive 177mA~230mW with G1 glass 5mW ebaser with star cap puttin out 34mW 50mW focusable bestofferbuy ~Top laser 302 200mW 808nm skylasers pointer-peak 291.2mW GAS Melles Griot He-Ne Bare Tube w/ mini PSU JDS UNIPHASE 1508 Novette Melles Griot Bare Tube HeNe w/ power supply Cheap surplus Bare Tube HeNe 543nm Bare tube HeNe--Awesome tube! Andover Holography LPM 1

03-15-2010, 12:13 AM	#41
kingdave2357 Class 3R Laser Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: maryland USA Posts: 1,112 Rep Power: 35	Re: Help on dyi like i said dont try to skip on stuff to save money, you wont be happy with the result. ive heard of ppl using washers drilled out to fit the module, but i just by heatsinks custom machined for the host, and always will. good luck with your build, and do some reading on the forum turorials before you start your build. __________________ My Collection DPSS 20mW rated PGL III-C outputing 50+mW and peaked at 84mWthanks Glenn!! 80mW rated 589nm PGL III-C, LOVE IT, thanks yobresal 300mW rated 532nm PGL-III-C---Peak---450mW!!! 125mW viper DL-peak 177.2mW 50mW focusable bestofferbuy ~Top laser 301-peak 44.12mW Several modded pens 10 -30mW DIODE 445nm diode pocket mini build, 700mA ~ 600mW--- 445nm diode in 18650 kit---1.1A---1W 16X LCC chrome pckt mini, flex 500mA, outputting 303.2mW with G1 LOC with RKCSTR-- 434mA thanks FPyro-peak 305.1mW with G1 130mW 3.8mm diode pointer from moh-peak 140mW 635nm AtlasNova 5mW outputting 2mW 8X BH08LS20 diode in MX host 420mW with DFW lens thanks FPyro!! SF-AW210 in jayrob pocket mini, flex drive 177mA~230mW with G1 glass 5mW ebaser with star cap puttin out 34mW 50mW focusable bestofferbuy ~Top laser 302 200mW 808nm skylasers pointer-peak 291.2mW GAS Melles Griot He-Ne Bare Tube w/ mini PSU JDS UNIPHASE 1508 Novette Melles Griot Bare Tube HeNe w/ power supply Cheap surplus Bare Tube HeNe 543nm Bare tube HeNe--Awesome tube! Andover Holography LPM 1

03-15-2010, 12:29 AM	#42
RYANZKWL Class 1 Laser Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 59 Rep Power: 1	Re: Help on dyi i will, but im 14 with no job so i have a budget lol

03-15-2010, 12:50 AM	#43
Lonewolf Class 1M Laser Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Greeneville, Tennessee USA Posts: 230 Rep Power: 13	Re: Help on dyi You have been given good advice, all you have to do is listen __________________

03-16-2010, 12:55 AM	#48
buster7467 Class 1 Laser Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West Virginia Posts: 71 Rep Power: 3	Re: Help on dyi I dont think you will find heatsinks under 10$ or everyone would already tell you where to find them and more people would probably be using them.

03-16-2010, 03:08 AM	#49
awlego Class 1 Laser Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago, USA Posts: 69 Rep Power: 1	Re: Help on dyi You can use washers to make a cheap heatsink. You won't get nearly the quality of heat transfer as the fit won't be snug, but it is a budget alternative. __________________ My lasers: 5mW red key chain pointer 5mW green pointer 20mW green in custom host. 100mW green in matching custom host. PHR running 135mA in a matching custom host. CUSTOM ADJUSTABLE RGV - PHR @ 37-125mA, green module @ 0-300mA (about 20mW output), and a LOC @ 42-300mA Currently saving funds for a 445 laser

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