RoDnSuE
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Here's an idea I've been thinking about for a host.
It's probably considered "outside the box" and a hell of a lot of work!
Start with an outside threaded tube with an inside diameter large enough to slip an Aixiz module and whatever battery you want to use into.
Take about 4-5 silver dollars, and drill the exact centers out to fit over the threaded tube.
Then screw a thin knurled nut on the end of the tube until it is flush with the end of the tube. This would be a GOOD place to use Loctite on a laser.
Slide one silver dollar over the tube until it butts up against the thin knurled nut, then screw another larger nut down to the first dollar and tighten. Repeat adding silver dollars and nuts until you have as many silver dollars as you would like. This will be the heatsink for the diode/module. The silver dollars would act like heatsink fins to help disapate heat.
I think copper nuts would give more mass to the heatsink and a better color contrast for aesthetics.
A little thermal paste could be added where necessary to aid heat transfer. Also, the first jam nut, against the first dollar, could be drilled and tapped for a setscrew to hold the module. This nut would need to be secured with loctite as well in case the nut turned a bit while the set screw was not seated against the module.
Once you have the heatsink end done, you could finish the rest of the body with various coins, washers, nuts, ect.., building up a multi color/textured design or even using something made of wood if you want a more organic look.
Now granted...this would be a VERY time consuming build, but wouldn't it look very unique!
With some of the metal work I've seen from members here, I know someone would be up to the task.
There are plenty of things I haven't considered for the host (battery size, switch location, end cap, ect..) but there are some damn talented people on here that could take it from here.
I wish I could try this, but honestly, it's not within my ability.
It's probably considered "outside the box" and a hell of a lot of work!
Start with an outside threaded tube with an inside diameter large enough to slip an Aixiz module and whatever battery you want to use into.
Take about 4-5 silver dollars, and drill the exact centers out to fit over the threaded tube.
Then screw a thin knurled nut on the end of the tube until it is flush with the end of the tube. This would be a GOOD place to use Loctite on a laser.
Slide one silver dollar over the tube until it butts up against the thin knurled nut, then screw another larger nut down to the first dollar and tighten. Repeat adding silver dollars and nuts until you have as many silver dollars as you would like. This will be the heatsink for the diode/module. The silver dollars would act like heatsink fins to help disapate heat.
I think copper nuts would give more mass to the heatsink and a better color contrast for aesthetics.
A little thermal paste could be added where necessary to aid heat transfer. Also, the first jam nut, against the first dollar, could be drilled and tapped for a setscrew to hold the module. This nut would need to be secured with loctite as well in case the nut turned a bit while the set screw was not seated against the module.
Once you have the heatsink end done, you could finish the rest of the body with various coins, washers, nuts, ect.., building up a multi color/textured design or even using something made of wood if you want a more organic look.
Now granted...this would be a VERY time consuming build, but wouldn't it look very unique!
With some of the metal work I've seen from members here, I know someone would be up to the task.
There are plenty of things I haven't considered for the host (battery size, switch location, end cap, ect..) but there are some damn talented people on here that could take it from here.
I wish I could try this, but honestly, it's not within my ability.
