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Help with a pen repair please?

StardustSprinkles

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Hey guys, I have an issue with one of my 50mW pointers, the little rubber thing that holds the driver in place has broken, seems like an easy fix, but I haven't been finding any readily available items around the casa to replace it. Suggestions anyone? N00bs, Pros?
 

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Sorry dude, it seems like youe D.I.Y sense hasnt kicked in yet!!
 
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I have no desire or patience to order little bits and pieces of lasers from around the world and hope they show up. DIY is not my bag of chips.
 
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Agree on that.. it really pisses me off when they dont show up! u probably wont find the rubber thing alone aswell.. just use some insulation tape with precise cuttings and replicate the structure..
Anyways, hope u find a better solution and what youre looking for :)
 
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I considered the tape, but i've actually had these little 50's warm up with use, wouldn't want sticky all over the driver.
 
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There is not much room i know.. let it get hot.. doesnt matter it can still work for a 30~40s duty cycle.. this would fix it temporarily unless you find anything that matches the rubber holder..
 
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The replacement for the rubber is easy. I saw someone making one. Use the lasertube to imprint on some high-density foam or other soft material. You will get a nice circular rubber from it. Then cut a hole into the middle and also cut to the right thickness. You should get a perfect copy of the rubber thing.
 
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Blord said:
The replacement for the rubber is easy. I saw someone making one. Use the lasertube to imprint on some high-density foam or other soft material. You will get a nice circular rubber from it. Then cut a hole into the middle and also cut to the right thickness. You should get a perfect copy of the rubber thing.
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Thanks! solved my problem. :D
 
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