Need some help with purchase.

• Aug 30, 2008

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Ok, so i saw al the youtube videos on burning laser and after giggling about everything i could do with it for about 45 min, i decided to build one.......yeah.....
ok anyways, i've got a mini mag lite....
i *think* all i need now is the diode, module, and driver.
now, does the module collimate it so it burns or do i have to do something seperate for that?
also....any of you know where i can just buy all 3 already hooked up and ready to go for a decent price? like the sony 16x dvd burner diode.

 

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Here is the diode and module, And here is the driver website, I suggest you get the fixed output driver at 250mA or 300mA. Then, you need to solder the diode to the driver. But there isn't enough room for the driver so you need a new host. And to keep your diode cool, here is a heatsink

 

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awesome, thanks alot. ordering them now.

i assumed when i found out i needed a driver that i wouldn't be able to use the mag lite.

 

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Mohrenberg said:

awesome, thanks alot. ordering them now.

i assumed when i found out i needed a driver that i wouldn't be able to use the mag lite.

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Your welcome! (Oh, I forgot to say Welcome to this forum!

Good luck building your laser!

 

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yeah.......this is going to be an expensive hobby.

 

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Mohrenberg said:

yeah.......this is going to be an expensive hobby.

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Yep ;D

 

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Sure is, good luck.

Maglites are generally poor hosts as they dont allow room for a driver.

 

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Mohrenberg said:

yeah.......this is going to be an expensive hobby.

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Run away fast before the forum sucks you in for good. This is the MOST addicting websites I visit lately. It also drains my wallet. :'(

 

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thats ok, if i don't spend it on something it'll all go toward 5 hour energy drinks, and beer

 

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Yeah, you'll be adding this to your Quick Links bar on your browser (or equivalent).

 

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sportcoupe said:

[quote author=Mohrenberg link=1220061893/0#4 date=1220067596]yeah.......this is going to be an expensive hobby.

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Run away fast before the forum sucks you in for good. This is the MOST addicting websites I visit lately. It also drains my wallet.  :'([/quote]


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