What kind of host/heatsink should I use???

I have built a couple of different 405nm units so far, but I haven't been able to put them into a proper housing yet. I have tried building a housing myself (by melting together some square pieces of plastic with a hinge on one side) and failed miserably as it literally fell apart during use. I was hoping for some information on what kind of flashlight/heatsink I could use.

Here are some required specs for the host and heatsink:

-The host should be a nice-looking metal flashlight that holds two CR123A batteries (as I will be using a rckstr driver, not a flex driver).

-The heatsink should be able fit an Aixiz module inside of it and have a tightening screw.

-The heatsink should be designed for the model of flashlight so it is a secure fit and nothing falls apart.

I appreciate any information... model #, website links, name, anything.

I was originally going to use a Dorcy Junior host with the Darkhorse Dorcy Junior Custom Heatsink, but I cannot afford a flexdrive (which runs on one CR123A battery) so I will need a host that can fit 2 CR123A batteries. That way, I can use a rckstr driver.

Thanks!

-Jakob

I have had personal experience with Dorcy Jrs and DrLava's driver, but there are many larger kits. Jayrob does heatsinks for a number of the larger torch-like hosts on DealExtreme, which fit lots of Lithium batteries and plenty of heatsinking.

charlie bruce said:

I have had personal experience with Dorcy Jrs and DrLava's driver, but there are many larger kits. Jayrob does heatsinks for a number of the larger torch-like hosts on DealExtreme, which fit lots of Lithium batteries and plenty of heatsinking.

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Thanks! I will PM Jayrob about some different heatsink/host suggestions! Is DrLava's driver the flexdrive?

Raybo said:

http://www.laserpointerforums.com/forums/YaBB.pl?num=1233442476

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Thanks for the link! But I think this model is using the flexdrive. But one of the host does hold 2 CR123A batteries.

I can build a DDL driver into it if you want. I did that for Dave's 8X. See here:
http://www.laserpointerforums.com/forums/YaBB.pl?num=1236464366/112
Jay

pianoman2011 said:

[quote author=charlie bruce link=1237591653/0#1 date=1237595691]I have had personal experience with Dorcy Jrs and DrLava's driver, but there are many larger kits. Jayrob does heatsinks for a number of the larger torch-like hosts on DealExtreme, which fit lots of Lithium batteries and plenty of heatsinking.

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Thanks! I will PM Jayrob about some different heatsink/host suggestions! Is DrLava's driver the flexdrive?

Raybo said:

http://www.laserpointerforums.com/forums/YaBB.pl?num=1233442476

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Thanks for the link! But I think this model is using the flexdrive. But one of the host does hold 2 CR123A batteries.[/quote]

Mumm?

I have a build on its way using an MXDL, a Jayrob HS and using a rckstr driver.

I think it's doable. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Raybo said:

[quote author=pianoman2011 link=1237591653/0#3 date=1237596914][quote author=charlie bruce link=1237591653/0#1 date=1237595691]I have had personal experience with Dorcy Jrs and DrLava's driver, but there are many larger kits. Jayrob does heatsinks for a number of the larger torch-like hosts on DealExtreme, which fit lots of Lithium batteries and plenty of heatsinking.

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Thanks! I will PM Jayrob about some different heatsink/host suggestions! Is DrLava's driver the flexdrive?

Raybo said:

http://www.laserpointerforums.com/forums/YaBB.pl?num=1233442476

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Thanks for the link! But I think this model is using the flexdrive. But one of the host does hold 2 CR123A batteries.[/quote]

Mumm?

I have a build on its way using an MXDL, a Jayrob HS and using a rckstr driver.

I think it's doable.   [smiley=thumbsup.gif]


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I have realized ... a flexdrive and rckstr don't have much of a price difference... I wouldn't matter either way. I think it is now just a matter of looks, ease of modification, and battery options (for a long life before recharging). And it sounds like you are going to have a lot of lasers pretty soon!

-Jakob

Jakob;

If you are looking to minimize cost, then a #317 driver is the least expensive (about $6-8 for the driver).

I built a BR with the #317 driver and two #18650 batteries, since I needed long operating times.

Here is the post:
http://laserpointerforums.com/laser_pointer_forums_3/forum/showthread.php?t=20252

Jayrob uses a smaller host with good results.

LarryDFW

LarryDFW said:

Jakob;

If you are looking to minimize cost, then a #317 driver is the least expensive (about $5 for the driver).

I built a BR with the #317 driver and two #18650 batteries, since I needed long operating times.

Here is the post:
http://www.laserpointerforums.com/forums/YaBB.pl?num=1231740101

Jayrob uses a smaller host with good results.

LarryDFW

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Thanks! I'll take a look at the link.