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ArcticMyst Security by Avery

685nm build- lighting stalker driver

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So I got a few of these 685nm diodes rated for about 35mW a few weeks back!
I also got a few awesome drivers from 'the lighting stalker' about the same time frame. Holy crap I love this driver! Its similar to the cheaper AixiZ ttl driver but its super simple! The wire pads and pinout are just super self explanatory! Setting the current was super simple too! I set it to about 55mA. The highest lpm reading I got was about 20mW. The duty cycle is pretty much forever. I ran it for about ten mins and it didn't get warm at all. I used a copper module which is waay overkill.
I literally have limited photos, for this build and driver setting went so fast. Thats usually how it goes for me. I get so excited while building I never get pics or takes notes.
I asked "TLS" if he had more of these drivers.. but i guess I bought them all!! MUHAHHAHAHHA!!
The color to the eye for me is just a dark red. The camera picks up the close to IR though!
The divergence is super awesome on this diode BTW. I did not measure it yet. But I tell ya its some of the best I've seen

oh!! sry pics!!

Heres the best beam shot I could get!
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The Driver fit right inside with plenty of room.
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Copper module!
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Heres an unfocused shot to show the color
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Heres the host that Ehgemus made. pretty badass. Reminds me of "Empire Strikes Back"
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