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FS: (Now 650-G-1) Meredith Glass Lenses Fit For AixiZ!
Update:
Meredith is no longer selling their 'optimized for red' glass lens. They have their new broad band lens now. Their new 405 coated lens is a broad band coating that is decent for both red and blu-ray. But not as good as the 405-G-1 glass lens for blu-ray.
And not as good as my 650-G-1 glass lens mod, which is the same power increase and beam profile as Meredith's 'optimized for red' glass lens was. Here's my 650-G-1 glass lens mod:
http://laserpointerforums.com/f64/f...modification-fit-aixiz-25-increase-46332.html
Comparisons shown here:
http://laserpointerforums.com/f49/power-comparisons-different-lenses-red-blu-ray-33965.html
My 650-G-1 glass lens modifications (fit for AixiZ) give the best performance for our red builds. The same 20% increase in power for red vs AixiZ acrylic (back opened), and the same beam profile as the discontinued Meredith lens.
Meredith:
I am (was, now I have my 650-G-1) making this modification available for Meredith glass lenses fit into the modified AixiZ glass lens nut!
Now you can use a Meredith glass lens in any of your builds that have an AixiZ module!
The Meredith glass lens is a different size than the 405-G-1 glass lens shown here:
http://laserpointerforums.com/laser_pointer_forums_3/forum/showthread.php?t=22497
...So the drilling for the modification needed different sized bits, as well as a different size custom spacer to hold the lens inside the modified metal nut.
The result is absolutely perfect!
NO GLUE in my lens assembly! You won't have to worry about if it is glued in straight, or if the glue will begin to dry out or chip with heat. My lens assembly will last a lifetime. And you just may want to take it apart and clean the lens once a year!
The Meredith glass lens is not quite as 'close focus' in design as the 405-G-1 glass lens. So I did not have to cut the spring length to get focus.
As you can see, the fit is perfect! And the 'flip' open aperture cap on this Kryton build, is still perfectly functional!
Note: The length of the nut at focus is similar to the AixiZ glass lens. It does stick out a little farther from the module than the AixiZ acrylic lens. Maybe not quite as far as the AixiZ glass does. But the bottom of the 'finger grip' focus ring is not as 'flush' to the module as my 405-G-1 glass lens modification is.
Here are the comparisons for power differences with three different lenses for this open can red build set at 452mA's: (I normally set the open can's a little lower, but with the 'direct press' design for the diode mounting in a Kryton, I think I may be ok with a little more current)
* AixiZ Acrylic - 265mW's
* AR coated acrylic from Virtual Village - 292mW's (10% increase)
* Meredith glass - 322mW's! Over 20% increase vs AixiZ acrylic! (back opened)
Note: These are for AixiZ modules. Sure modules aren't threaded all the way down on the inside where the lens threads in. But I will machine the lens nut to fit a Sure module if you tell me when you order. (I will machine about 1/8" of the threads smooth, so that it will fit the Sure module)
$57 dollars plus $3 dollars shipping. This modification includes the Meredith glass lens installed and the 'finger grip' focus ring as well... You must use your existing spring.
Shipping: Out of U.S. buyer assumes responsibility at that price. It should not be a problem though... (I would mark the package as a gift, with a description of 'Lens Assembly', with a low value of $15)
Jay
P.S. Meredith is no longer selling their 'optimized for red' glass lens. Their new 405 coated lens is a broad band coating that is decent for both red and blu-ray. But not as good as the 405-G-1 glass lens for blu-ray.
And not as good as my 650-G-1 glass lens mod, which is the same power increase and beam profile as Meredith's 'optimized for red' glass lens was. See here:
http://laserpointerforums.com/f64/f...modification-fit-aixiz-25-increase-46332.html
Also, if you are getting one of these glass lens modifications for your Kryton, I recommend getting a Kryton EzFocus adapter as well!
Kryton EzFocus Adapter! Must see!
http://laserpointerforums.com/laser_pointer_forums_3/forum/showthread.php?t=22510
Update:
If you have a DX red (new style dilda) laser, I have a custom Meredith lens modification that works very nice with this laser from DX!
This laser measured 179mW's with it's stock acrylic lens. Then I put the Meredith glass lens modification in there, and it is now at 230mW's!
This is a 28% increase in power!
Now normally you can expect 20% increase for red with Meredith glass vs AixiZ acrylic (back opened)
Not sure why this one got 28%, maybe the acrylic lens had degraded a little or something.
But for those who have this laser and want a Meredith glass lens mod, just make sure I know what laser it is for.
Because as shown in the pictures, I have to assemble the lens differently for this laser...
I use the tiny extra spacer because I wanted to make sure that the lens could not touch the diode if the focusing head was turned too far in.
It comes to focus, and still has about 3/4 of a turn left. Plenty for any kind of distance focusing...
Update:
Meredith is no longer selling their 'optimized for red' glass lens. They have their new broad band lens now. Their new 405 coated lens is a broad band coating that is decent for both red and blu-ray. But not as good as the 405-G-1 glass lens for blu-ray.
And not as good as my 650-G-1 glass lens mod, which is the same power increase and beam profile as Meredith's 'optimized for red' glass lens was. Here's my 650-G-1 glass lens mod:
http://laserpointerforums.com/f64/f...modification-fit-aixiz-25-increase-46332.html
Comparisons shown here:
http://laserpointerforums.com/f49/power-comparisons-different-lenses-red-blu-ray-33965.html
My 650-G-1 glass lens modifications (fit for AixiZ) give the best performance for our red builds. The same 20% increase in power for red vs AixiZ acrylic (back opened), and the same beam profile as the discontinued Meredith lens.
Meredith:
I am (was, now I have my 650-G-1) making this modification available for Meredith glass lenses fit into the modified AixiZ glass lens nut!
Now you can use a Meredith glass lens in any of your builds that have an AixiZ module!
The Meredith glass lens is a different size than the 405-G-1 glass lens shown here:
http://laserpointerforums.com/laser_pointer_forums_3/forum/showthread.php?t=22497
...So the drilling for the modification needed different sized bits, as well as a different size custom spacer to hold the lens inside the modified metal nut.
The result is absolutely perfect!
NO GLUE in my lens assembly! You won't have to worry about if it is glued in straight, or if the glue will begin to dry out or chip with heat. My lens assembly will last a lifetime. And you just may want to take it apart and clean the lens once a year!
http://laserpointerforums.com/f52/j...ns-vs-aixiz-standards-37895-3.html#post523008
The Meredith glass lens is not quite as 'close focus' in design as the 405-G-1 glass lens. So I did not have to cut the spring length to get focus.
As you can see, the fit is perfect! And the 'flip' open aperture cap on this Kryton build, is still perfectly functional!
Note: The length of the nut at focus is similar to the AixiZ glass lens. It does stick out a little farther from the module than the AixiZ acrylic lens. Maybe not quite as far as the AixiZ glass does. But the bottom of the 'finger grip' focus ring is not as 'flush' to the module as my 405-G-1 glass lens modification is.
Here are the comparisons for power differences with three different lenses for this open can red build set at 452mA's: (I normally set the open can's a little lower, but with the 'direct press' design for the diode mounting in a Kryton, I think I may be ok with a little more current)
* AixiZ Acrylic - 265mW's
* AR coated acrylic from Virtual Village - 292mW's (10% increase)
* Meredith glass - 322mW's!
Over 20% increase vs AixiZ acrylic! (back opened)Note: These are for AixiZ modules. Sure modules aren't threaded all the way down on the inside where the lens threads in. But I will machine the lens nut to fit a Sure module if you tell me when you order. (I will machine about 1/8" of the threads smooth, so that it will fit the Sure module)
$57 dollars plus $3 dollars shipping. This modification includes the Meredith glass lens installed and the 'finger grip' focus ring as well... You must use your existing spring.
Shipping: Out of U.S. buyer assumes responsibility at that price. It should not be a problem though... (I would mark the package as a gift, with a description of 'Lens Assembly', with a low value of $15)
Jay
P.S. Meredith is no longer selling their 'optimized for red' glass lens. Their new 405 coated lens is a broad band coating that is decent for both red and blu-ray. But not as good as the 405-G-1 glass lens for blu-ray.
And not as good as my 650-G-1 glass lens mod, which is the same power increase and beam profile as Meredith's 'optimized for red' glass lens was. See here:
http://laserpointerforums.com/f64/f...modification-fit-aixiz-25-increase-46332.html
Also, if you are getting one of these glass lens modifications for your Kryton, I recommend getting a Kryton EzFocus adapter as well!
Kryton EzFocus Adapter! Must see!
http://laserpointerforums.com/laser_pointer_forums_3/forum/showthread.php?t=22510
Update:
If you have a DX red (new style dilda) laser, I have a custom Meredith lens modification that works very nice with this laser from DX!
This laser measured 179mW's with it's stock acrylic lens. Then I put the Meredith glass lens modification in there, and it is now at 230mW's!
This is a 28% increase in power!
Now normally you can expect 20% increase for red with Meredith glass vs AixiZ acrylic (back opened)
Not sure why this one got 28%, maybe the acrylic lens had degraded a little or something.
But for those who have this laser and want a Meredith glass lens mod, just make sure I know what laser it is for.
Because as shown in the pictures, I have to assemble the lens differently for this laser...
I use the tiny extra spacer because I wanted to make sure that the lens could not touch the diode if the focusing head was turned too far in.
It comes to focus, and still has about 3/4 of a turn left. Plenty for any kind of distance focusing...
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