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WraithNath

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Hi all,

i have recently ordered a blu-ray diode from ebay ( cgi.ebay.co.uk/150mW-405nm-Blue-Violet-blu-ray-Laser-Diode-in-Module_W0QQitemZ170293535990QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item170293535990&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72:1301|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1308 )

Note: i have removed the h t t p:// from the link to work around the not enough posts to post a link problem

I have had a look at a few posts about what drivers to use etc but I wanted to check that some of the drivers i have been looking at will power the diode without owning it.

I have thought about building my own driver on breadboard but obviously this will be far to big to put in a pointer so I may as well order a driver that will work.

can are there any LEDs that have the same kind of input specifications to check the circuit / driver works? or shall I order a cheap red diode?

would anyone mind having a look at the diode I brought from ebay and recommend a driver?

also, what is a good host to use for my first DIY laser?

thanks all, there are some great lasers on here!!

Best Regards,

Nathan
 





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WraithNath said:
Hi all,

i have recently ordered a blu-ray diode from ebay ( cgi.ebay.co.uk/150mW-405nm-Blue-Violet-blu-ray-Laser-Diode-in-Module_W0QQitemZ170293535990QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item170293535990&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72:1301|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1308 )
Nathan
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Take some time to read through the stickys in the tutorial board, the experiments board, and maybe the buy/sell/trade board.

There are a myriad of different answers to your questions.

Peace,
dave
 
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Elyk456

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WraithNath said:
Hi all,

i have recently ordered a blu-ray diode from ebay ( cgi.ebay.co.uk/150mW-405nm-Blue-Violet-blu-ray-Laser-Diode-in-Module_W0QQitemZ170293535990QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item170293535990&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72:1301|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1308 )

Note: i have removed the h t t p:// from the link to work around the not enough posts to post a link problem

I have had a look at a few posts about what drivers to use etc but I wanted to check that some of the drivers i have been looking at will power the diode without owning it.

I have thought about building my own driver on breadboard but obviously this will be far to big to put in a pointer so I may as well order a driver that will work.

can are there any LEDs that have the same kind of input specifications to check the circuit / driver works? or shall I order a cheap red diode?

would anyone mind having a look at the diode I brought from ebay and recommend a driver?

also, what is a good host to use for my first DIY laser?

thanks all, there are some great lasers on here!!

Best Regards,

Nathan
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Yeah just do what dave said and look around at the faqs there is alot of them. As for host / driver, you could use a flexdrive and a dorcy host...this guide would explain it all, links included.

Link to guide : http://www.i-hacked.com/content/view/272/94/
 
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WraithNath

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Hi thanks for the info, that link looks great. i like the look of the dorcy junior. does anyone know where to get them in the uk?
 
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