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Osram PL450B Single mode build

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Hey guys, another build to share. My first single mode too!

For this build:

Survival Lasers C6 host kit w/blue aluminum heat sink, pre-drilled pill and battery contact board -> Survival Lasers

Osram PL450B 450nm diode in copper module with leads and G2 lens -> DTR

Microboost driver -> Illumination supply

Focus adapter -> Mohgasm.com

My first attempt at this build was also the first diode and driver i killed. :gun:

The first go, i used a mohgasm test load to set the current on the microboost. I set the jumper for 280mA max range and turned the pot all the way, and got 266mA. Close enough, i then put it together. It worked beautifully, but when i metered it, it maxed out at 77mW. Since the data sheet states 80mW, and the thread here on these diodes have shown, something wasn't right.

I took it apart to access the driver, and with my LPM warmed up, did some (stupid) experiments. I used a small screwdiver with foil wrapped on it to jump to the next setting.
I had the pot all the way down, and slowly turned it up, metering as i went. I got it to hit 88mW like this, but i turned the pot a little, jumped, then it dimmed.. I tried setting the driver to the setting i was jumping, and killed it.

I tried a different driver, but it was LED'ed. I must have got unlucky with that diode.

So i got another diode and driver. This time i just set the jumper and pot for ~280mA and soldered it to the diode leads.

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I used some tape to help prevent shorts in the driver.
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I added GITD to the focus adapter.
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Beams shots!
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And an LPM vid.


Now that's what i was expecting. Actually, better than expected.

Thanks for looking, and have a nice day! :yh:
 

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Thanks. It is nice to see a blue dot instead of a bar.
Not to mention, have a blue laser that doesn't instantly start burning whatever I point it at.. ;)
 
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I think it might be time for me to have a nice, lower power, but especially, single-mode blue. What size is that diode?

Edit: Nice build CL!
 
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Very nice buld, I had my single mode 450 until I busted it last week. I shall get another one, they just look great. You sure got a lot of power out of that diode....
 
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Thanks sba. I'm not exactly sure what size the diode is, but i think it's 3.8mm. I could be wrong. I got mine from DTR pressed in module w/leads. This thread is what really got me to want one of these.
 
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Thanks norbyx, they are nice. Check the link I posted above, Blord made an awesome thread on these diodes.
 
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Thanks. It is sweet. My pictures are not the best, and are far from showing how it really looks.
 
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my osram pl450b in an aurora ss host is my favorite handheld. it's one of the few i held onto.
here it is http://laserpointerforums.com/f65/osram-pl450b-aurora-ss-host-78016.html
i found the dot looked much better with the 3 element lens vs. a g series. the 250mW output is plenty for me.

Ah, I remember reading that thread when this diode caught my attention. I too was not thrilled trying to set the jumper. I destroyed the first microboost trying to change the jumper. Thus is how we learn...

I also got a three element lens for the same reason. :)
 
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I'm glad to hear that I am not the only one who prefers the 3 element lenses to the G-series when it comes to single mode diodes. There seems to be some debate as to which is the better lens on single modes...
 
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Yeah, some hate the three element lens, but if your not worried about power, those or the acrylic are awesome. I have yet to see a single mode that NEEDS a G2. Most are low power so why make the beam look as good as possible?
 
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Unfortunately, I have to tie up my G-2 with my PL520 because my host's custom focus knob is too long to use an acrylic lens.

Does anyone know if I can put an acrylic lens in an extended barrel from DTR?
 

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Please don't necropost, unless you have something new to add; this thread is over 4years old. The OP of this thread has not been active since 6-13-15.

You can use the brightness comparator chart to see the difference in perceived visibility.
 
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