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So, after my 6x died, I dropped a PHR in the host (Jayrob pocket mini + copper heatsink,) and decided to abuse it a little. I set the current to 140mA. I now know that it's currently putting out 135mW after a 405-G-1 lens. I've been running it hard, pretty much ignoring duty cycles (it has been boring at work lately. I stare a phone that never rings, and burn orange paper with my laser. Things are going to pick up, though.) I ran down the battery three times last week, all on continuous runs. The laser got pretty warm on these occasions. Each time, I thought the diode had finally bought it, but I popped in the battery from my flashlight, and it fired right back up.
You have to respect a diode that'll take that, especially considering my GGW LED'd after just five days of occasional use.
I intend to continue in this fashion. I'll post back with news of death/degredation.
You have to respect a diode that'll take that, especially considering my GGW LED'd after just five days of occasional use.
I intend to continue in this fashion. I'll post back with news of death/degredation.