SAIK 2.2W+ 445 Builds, w/ G1 Lens

SAIK 2.2W+ 445 Builds, w/ G1 Lens



This is another build that I have a few of on hand. The builds output 2.2W+, using a dual-Ben-Boost driver setup, running at ~850mA each, with a 405-G1 lens (included) and feature a wider focus knob (also included). For each of these builds, I was trying to use similarly binned H-series diodes to get as consistent an output between builds as possible. I'm happy to let anyone take their pick of LPM/Wavelength combinations (EDIT - one remains!):

(LPM and Spectrometer charts can both be provided)

They can be powered by a 26500 (with a spacer), or a 26600 / 26650 cell. Note that 26650 is just pushing the edge of the space you have to work with, so be cautious of any 26650s that exceed the nominal spec of 65mm in length. Further note that you must be very careful not to reverse the polarity of your cell! The positive (+) goes towards the front of the laser, and the (-) goes towards the tailcap / rear. Also, if you don't want the G1 lens, I'm happy to subtract $50 from the price, and included a 3-element glass lens instead (of course, expect ~30% less output power)

The initial build was shown in post two of the Ben Boost thread: http://laserpointerforums.com/f67/f...-driver-tested-working-71433.html#post1028793 (the build pictured in this photo is #5 above)


Price is $300 + shipping.

PM or post if interested.

Shipping is generally $18 and will be fully insured. Note that I DO NOT ship or sell to Canadians, as per the new Health Canada guidelines. Sorry fellow Canucks, but I won't budge on this, so please don't ask!

You MUST own laser protection goggles appropriate for this wavelength, and
You MUST be over 20 years of age, and
You MUST be familiar and experienced with the appropriate safety precautions to take with lasers of this power.
You MUST NOT be a resident of Canada / Canadian citizen.

This is not a laser pointing device. At all times, protective laser safety glasses appropriate for this wavelength must be worn by the operator. This laser should not be used around 3rd parties (non-operators) pets, or for any recreational purpose. This laser's purpose is to produce a high output of laser light

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Wow.. $300 is a great price for these massive outputs. You never stop to impress us, rhd.
-G-1 lens
-H1600 diode
-dual ben boosts

A top quality set up. These will sell quick, should grab one while their hot!

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this is insane.

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SAIKS are super stable, I bet these H1600's @1.7A would last much longer than M Series setup.. Great Builds as Always !! +1

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Thanks guys. You're being very kind.

I thought the price was good. But it's also fair to point out that there were some economies of scale in terms of the time it takes to make 4 at one time. It doesn't take 4x as long as making one - perhaps more like 2x as long. I was efficient with these builds, so I'm happy to let them go for $300, or $250 without the G lens. That's cool with me

Oh, one other note - I actually aluminum soldered the negative case feed wires, instead of relying on the negative contact ring (which always sketches me out). I also ran two separate wires for each feed, one to each driver (as opposed to one wire that gets jumped between the two drivers).

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These hosts are so nice. They feel sooo beefy when you're holding them, but they're pretty small. I think it's one of my favorite hosts.

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Great build RHD. It just really SUCKS!! that you can not share your builds with your fellow Canadians! That's are Goverment!! At least they scraped the long gun registry!! Maybe one day.

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So these new H1600 diodes are more efficient?

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Silvershot said:

So these new H1600 diodes are more efficient?

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More efficient than A-series for sure.

I think they're the same diodes as the M-series. Some people think they're more efficient. I subscribe to the theory that H and M series are the same diodee.

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Alrighty, two of these are gone now. Two left. Both 2.2W +

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mikeox said:

Great build RHD. It just really SUCKS!! that you can not share your builds with your fellow Canadians! That's are Goverment!! At least they scraped the long gun registry!! Maybe one day.

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it should be okay within Canada, because its not going through customs

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gif said:

it should be okay within Canada, because its not going through customs

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You obviously haven't read this thread yet. :|

Quoting rhd's decision on another FS item:

rhd said:

I appreciate that people want to discuss this issue, but I'd appreciate it if that discussion could happen elsewhere in a more appropriate thread. I've decided to take the safest most conservative interpretation of these new regulations, and forego selling to Canadians. That's my decision, I'm sticking with it.

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TomD said:

You obviously haven't read this thread yet. :|

Quoting rhd's decision on another FS item:

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Thank you +1

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rhd said:

Note that I DO NOT ship or sell to Canadians, as per the new Health Canada guidelines. Sorry fellow Canucks, but I won't budge on this, so please don't ask!

You MUST NOT be a resident of Canada / Canadian citizen.

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totally missed not selling to Canadian buyers part....thanks for pointing that out tomD.

@RHD does this really calls for a neg rep? REALLY? ...........you could have easily said it again that you dont sell to Canadians...OR read my first post.
I am sorry for making you angry and rage, with my last post.

good luck with your sale.

TomD said:

You obviously haven't read this thread yet. :|

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I have read this thread and I have also bought and sold lasers within Canada in the past with no issues, so i was speaking from my own experience. but of course i missed that not selling to Canadian part, because I was admiring the build and didnt read the fine details in the OP.

cheers!

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gif said:

totally missed not selling to Canadian buyers part....thanks for pointing that out tomD.

@RHD does this really calls for a neg rep? REALLY? ...........you could have easily said it again that you dont sell to Canadians...OR read my first post.
I am sorry for making you angry and rage, with my last post.

good luck with your sale.

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You showed up in an FS thread and started contradicting one of the terms of sale.

Sorry, but how is someone to know that you supposedly *weren't really* contradicting the OP, but rather just hadn't read it?

Sorry, but your post presented itself as challenging something I made very explicit in the OP right up front. As a general comment, I don't think you'll find a lot of sympathy on LPF if you make comments that you later have to qualify with "oh, I didn't read the OP"

Anyway, I have repeatedly asked for this issue to be discussed, if people want it discussed, elsewhere. My position on the matter is set.

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RHD, i totally understand that you are not willing to sell to Canadian buyers for obvious reasons and i respect that.

And I wasnt intentionally contradicting your statement, because at that moment i didnt know that you have made such choices of not to sell to Canadian buyers. I understand that sometimes posting on LPF is like walking on egg shells, one wrong post and overly sensitive crowd will just grill that user.

But in any case, I'll leave it at that, and wont post in this thread again. Again, I totally understand your stance on not selling to Canadian buyers, and i made the mistake of not knowing it before i made that post. I dont think anyone should have any say on weather you should sell to Canadian's or not, because at the end its your build and your choice who to sell and where to sell :beer:

BACK TO THE TOPIC:
great build from a great builder, hope its finds a nice home... out side of Canada

cheers!