[Q] Blu-Ray laser ps3

Hi there This is my first post here.
i'm from the netherlands. I always wanted to build a laser pen.
and now is my question.

i have a Blu-Ray laser from my broken ps3 (CPU or GPU broken )
can i use it to build a laser pen?
if yes: what thing do i need extra ?

cheers

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here a some photo's of the laser:
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Yo will need a aixiz laser module. U can get it from Modwerx Shop , HighTechDealZ - High Tech DealZ , Cajunlasers Store or a cheap 3,4$ module from Cool Gadgets at the Right Price - Worldwide Free Shipping - DealExtreme . Also you will need a driver. You can get it from those shops ^.

To build a pen, you will need...

The diode (which you have)
A host
a module
a driver
a power supply

Although you HAVE the PS3 sled, I'd suggest getting a PHR-803 or PHR-805 diode. They can burn. or be set to low powers.

As for a PEN host, I'd suggest the Leadlight pens offered by Jayrob here on the forum and CajunLasers.com

AixiZ Modules are pretty much the standard module for using T018 Laser Diodes. They run you about $3.50 plus shipping

The kind of driver you want is dependant on a few factors
What power supply do I want to use?
How much current do I want to send to the diode?

IIRC, the PS3 Sled diodes should be run at 25mA for longevity of the diode. Unfortunately, your power supply is really limited to 2 or more lithium ion batteries. I don't know if any professional manufacturer offers 25mA drivers, thus you should look up on building your own (Click Here) . But I don't think it will fit into a pen sized host.

Honestly, I think the PS3 diode is not really worth building into a compact host. I would recommend it as a "first project" and put it in a plastic case or something.

But if you're willing to spend about $35 on parts, here's a thread about a laser I built abouta month ago in a pen host...

[Very Pic Heavy] 130mA PHR-805t Black Leadlight Build <click here>

Did I hear 25mA driver?

GhostDrive

I can attest to GhostChrome's quality. I have one of those drivers and it works great! and its tiny!

Fretwrecker94 said:

I can attest to GhostChrome's quality. I have one of those drivers and it works great! and its tiny!

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You are too kind good sir. :beer:

btw I'm almost out of these drivers and it will probably be a few before I get the new boards in. They are being redesigned a bit so they will be different. If you want one of these, get 'em now otherwise I'm probably going to bundle the remaining V1 drivers into my Red kits.

Ghostchrome said:

You are too kind good sir. :beer:

btw I'm almost out of these drivers and it will probably be a few before I get the new boards in. They are being redesigned a bit so they will be different. If you want one of these, get 'em now otherwise I'm probably going to bundle the remaining V1 drivers into my Red kits.

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Keep me posted on that. I'd like to see how the news ones look when they come in.

Fretwrecker94 said:

Keep me posted on that. I'd like to see how the news ones look when they come in.

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I certainly will.

thank you. i'll take a look at it now.

i like the Beamshots