445 nm (Nevermind)

• Mar 2, 2012

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Hey all, I'm selling my 445 nm diode that has a missing window (I got it out in one piece!) ... I've tested it out, and it works just fine (if not better; the output is absolutely SPOTLESS)

I'm asking for $25 shipped anywhere in the USA. It has flying leads, and includes an aixiz acrylic lens to go with it. Running off of 470 mA, she's absolutely BRIGHT. The beam is super visible. (I think it might've been a higher wavelength one/high efficiency?)

Really wish she didn't break, but oh well I suppose...

Pics;

http://i.imgur.com/D3HQd.jpg (there might've been a little solder smoke, but otherwise the air is clean!)

http://i.imgur.com/S32fn.jpg Output which is absolutely flawless.

PM please!

 

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• Mar 2, 2012

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Re: 445 nm in module with leads $25

This is a great deal.

 

• Mar 2, 2012

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Re: 445 nm in module with leads $25

:/ i have to disagree a bit while it is a cheap price..decanned 445 diodes DO degrade over a few months. basically your buying a diode sitting on death row...but unlike in real life it doesnt have years it most likely has months

anyways.....good luck with the sell

 

• Mar 2, 2012

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Re: 445 nm in module with leads $25

It's actually not even technically "decanned" so to speak. The window is just gone.


I call it "windowless"

 

• Mar 2, 2012

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Re: 445 nm in module with leads $25

Its not decanned.

For under $50 you could build a 1W laser thats lasts months, maybe longer, with this set up.

 

• Mar 2, 2012

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Re: 445 nm in module with leads $25

Tech_Junkie said:

Its not decanned.

For under $50 you could build a 1W laser thats lasts months, maybe longer, with this set up.

Click to expand...

still exposed to oxygen

but yep true true

not trying to kill the sale i just wanted any possible buyers to know. i honestly would buy it to mess around with...but the list of projects i have would take me 10 years to read out loud :crackup:

 

• Mar 2, 2012

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Re: 445 nm in module with leads $25

Actually, I'm contemplating if I truly do want to sell it;

http://laserpointerforums.com/f65/bullet-de-canned-445nm-build-lots-pics-62935.html

Seems decanned 445 nm's last quite a long time in some cases!

 

• Mar 2, 2012

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Re: 445 nm in module with leads $25

Yeah I have not seen any conclusive data showing that a decanned or windowless 445nm diode will degrade within months of use. Is this fact or speculation? I have a decanned 445nm diode here in my possession. Perhaps I will use it some everyday for a few months and do weekly test on the LPM.

 

• Mar 2, 2012

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Re: 445 nm in module with leads $25

YGPM

-Tony

 

• Mar 2, 2012

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Re: 445 nm in module with leads $25

Hey, hey. Good to see you back Tony. :beer:

 

• Mar 2, 2012

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Re: 445 nm in module with leads $25

Eeeeh, I'm deciding not to sell it anymore. I apologize Tony.

I'll report back on the forum whenever it does decide to give up the ghost, so we can get some definite answers if these do in fact die much faster without a window... It's gonna go in a C6 for sure.

I hope you understand!