IsaacT
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So a buddy at work wants me to build a laser for him on the cheap. So I was looking for C6 kits am I couldn't find any? Are there any reasonably rices places to get C6 style hosts?
@JCranmer: Thanks for those links. I may pick up a couple sets of hosts/heatsinks for those of my friends who would like to fork over their money for my services
My issue with Survival Lasers is that all of their stuff(that I have looked over atleast) is fairly pricey. Their Branded C6 Host Assembly is pictured with a copper heatsink, and for 19.99 that would be a good price, but to get the copper heatsink it is an extra 10 dollars. I purchased my safety glasses there, and they were helpful and sent out the right product when I received a different pair of glasses than I ordered, but I wouldn't necessarily buy their assemblies.
@JCranmer: Thanks for those links. I may pick up a couple sets of hosts/heatsinks for those of my friends who would like to fork over their money for my services
My issue with Survival Lasers is that all of their stuff(that I have looked over atleast) is fairly pricey. Their Branded C6 Host Assembly is pictured with a copper heatsink, and for 19.99 that would be a good price, but to get the copper heatsink it is an extra 10 dollars. I purchased my safety glasses there, and they were helpful and sent out the right product when I received a different pair of glasses than I ordered, but I wouldn't necessarily buy their assemblies.
So has anyone done a real test on a copper vs aluminum heatsink? Is copper that much better and if so how much?
Copper is superior for transferring heat(heat conductivity) and for storing it(volumetric heat capacity) over aluminum. Its actually a decently significant difference that is quite worth it if you have the option.
On the OP topic, I am working on getting C6 kits as well as kit versions of the lasers I sell. I hope to be able to offer them in a month or two. I would target prices close to Moh's.