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On offer, is a clear anodised Kryton groove with a RED G2 lens and an incredibly efficient mits 500 diode! The diode outputs nearly 1.3 W (and just below 1.4 W :drool: with a 2-3 min cool in the fridge - approx 12 °C before running!!!)
There are also two modes; 1.2 W and around 430 mW and it also has a memory function, which remembers the last setting. This means that you can choose whether the laser starts at high, or low power!
The recommended max run time at full power is 1 min and I would suggest a 1 - 1.5 min off time.
The measurements below were taken with a Rubicon 10 W from ARG with an Ophir head.
This is the first of 3 graphs: The up and down between HIGH and LOW mode is me trying to change the mode by partially depressing the switch....Its actually easier just to switch off and on quickly.
The second graph shows the output after cooling for a couple of mins in the fridge and with a fresh AW IMR fully charged. Note how the laser starts in low mode, as this was the last setting used for the final reading in graph 1.
The last graph shows the output with the same cooling, but starting off directly in high mode so the max peak can be seen. In graph 2 the laser had already warmed a little as the low mode was used first. The output is quite stable and remains above 1.3 W for the duration of the measurement.
Here is a shot of the GITD with the laser off;
and a couple with beam shots and GITD!
(Actually a diff pic to the one above! 
)
Two things to note here:
1) This is the Mits 500 diode, a multimode diode, which means that the output is bar shaped. If you were not aware of this, or if this maybe of concern, please have a read through the thread linked above before purchasing!
2) The way the driver is assembled it is possible that some longer protected 18650 cells will not fit. I would recommend the use of unprotected good quality IMR batteries. Runs on 1 x 18650.
The price is $ 280 + $ 20 worldwide registered shipping (tracking and sig confirmation included).
Thanks for looking. :beer:
** Note to buy a completed laser you must be over 18 and own the correct pair of safety goggles for your chosen wavelength. Please feel free to PM me for further details. **
There are also two modes; 1.2 W and around 430 mW and it also has a memory function, which remembers the last setting. This means that you can choose whether the laser starts at high, or low power!
The recommended max run time at full power is 1 min and I would suggest a 1 - 1.5 min off time.
The measurements below were taken with a Rubicon 10 W from ARG with an Ophir head.
This is the first of 3 graphs: The up and down between HIGH and LOW mode is me trying to change the mode by partially depressing the switch....Its actually easier just to switch off and on quickly.
The second graph shows the output after cooling for a couple of mins in the fridge and with a fresh AW IMR fully charged. Note how the laser starts in low mode, as this was the last setting used for the final reading in graph 1.
The last graph shows the output with the same cooling, but starting off directly in high mode so the max peak can be seen. In graph 2 the laser had already warmed a little as the low mode was used first. The output is quite stable and remains above 1.3 W for the duration of the measurement.
Here is a shot of the GITD with the laser off;
and a couple with beam shots and GITD!
(Actually a diff pic to the one above! )
Two things to note here:
1) This is the Mits 500 diode, a multimode diode, which means that the output is bar shaped. If you were not aware of this, or if this maybe of concern, please have a read through the thread linked above before purchasing!
2) The way the driver is assembled it is possible that some longer protected 18650 cells will not fit. I would recommend the use of unprotected good quality IMR batteries. Runs on 1 x 18650.
The price is $ 280 + $ 20 worldwide registered shipping (tracking and sig confirmation included).
Thanks for looking. :beer:
** Note to buy a completed laser you must be over 18 and own the correct pair of safety goggles for your chosen wavelength. Please feel free to PM me for further details. **
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