home made laser project

you tube.com/watch?v=sqs19PeGa1c


i saw this video off you tube the other day and i got the module and i am trying to figure out how to get the diode out. what are some of the methods u guys used to get the diode out of the module

Could you include some pictures of the module? I'm sure we can help you much better that way

Hope to hear form you soon;
DDL

Hey - I PM'd you - use a wooden dowel to "punch" the old diode out of there so you can put in the new diode.....I personally used an ice-pick and a hammer - no such thing as finesse when you KNOW you want that 10mw diode out, and are going to put in a 200+mw diode ! LOL

i didnt notice u pmed me till i posted this lol um pictures i dont have permission yet so the best i can do is this cgi.ebay.com/650nm-10mW-laser-module-3V-to-5VDC-with-lens-650-nm_W0QQitemZ110150223166QQihZ001QQcategoryZ53141QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

im also guessing the board the diode is soldered is not important?

thanks for the help

Mike offered this advice and it works. Use a vice and a 6 penny nail (head placed against the diode - tip against the vice). the vice will close and gently press the diode out...