Modding Red Dx 200mw

metroid · 10-26-2008, 03:16 PM

This may be a dumb question but, is it possible to mod the DX 200mw Red to go to a higher power level?

rangedunits · 10-26-2008, 03:32 PM

No, you will end up with a 1-5mW like my friend did.
You can buy a LG 22x diode and rkstr driver with 400ma and end up with 250mW...

robjdixon · 10-26-2008, 03:34 PM

you can put a 20x open can diode, and a rckstr driver in it to get around 250mW

john_lawson · 10-26-2008, 04:27 PM

also ive seen on here laserbee just put 3.7 instead of 3.0 lithiums in and gained a lot more mw ;D without the pot mod i believe

Teo128 · 10-27-2008, 09:23 AM

An aixiz glass lens and a couple of 3.6 cr2 should boost the output way over the 200mw without any modding.

http://global.ebay.com/gbh/viItem?ItemId=200262898923

http://global.ebay.com/gbh/viItem?ItemId=120245450694

12dstring · 10-27-2008, 12:20 PM

Does it not already have a glass lens? Compared to an Aixiz acrylic lens, mine looks like it has the slight blue tint of an AR coating.

EchoDelta · 10-27-2008, 01:00 PM

Hey Amigo (Friend),

The best thing you can do for that laser is to feed it 2- 3.6V lithium rechargeables.

You will have a MUCH higher output than if you had used either 3.0V primaries or 3.0V
rechargeables.

They cost more but, In the end, They are worth it.

If the threads on the focusing part of your laser are plastic, You have an acrylic lens.
If they are metalic, You most likely already have an AiXiZ (type) glass lens assembly.

Hope this helps.

ED

lasersbee · 10-27-2008, 01:00 PM

Quote:

No, you will end up with a 1-5mW like my friend did.
You can buy a LG 22x diode and rkstr driver with 400ma and end up with 250mW...

Quote:

you can put a 20x open can diode, and a rckstr driver in it to get around 250mW

Hey guys...
have you even seen this Dilda thread:-

http://www.laserpointerforums.com/fo...m=1224120943/0

A few months a go "Rattlehead" mod built his Mega Dilda by changing the LD
and Driver to get about 250mW.

EchoDelta · 10-27-2008, 01:16 PM

laserbee,

I may be wrong but, It sounds like he (or she) may not want to go through the troubles of modding the laser.

Maybe this person would like a quick fix to the existing configuration.

Either way, In the near future, I will be in the market for a laserbee 1 Deluxe model.

ED

EchoDelta · 10-27-2008, 01:47 PM

Sorry laserbee,

Missed that one. :-[

Switch · 10-27-2008, 05:41 PM

An LD change is really not needed since the standard diode it comes with is pretty strong, comparable to an open can.Maybe a worthwhile mod would be a driver change.I heard the standard driver pretty much sucks. :P

Quote:

Hey Amigo (Friend),

lol

lasersbee · 10-27-2008, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EchoDelta

laserbee,

I may be wrong but, *It sounds like he (or she) may not want to go through the troubles of modding the laser.

Maybe this person would like a quick fix to the existing configuration.

Either way, *In the near future, *I will be in the market for a laserbee 1 Deluxe model.

ED

I guess you didn't read my Dilda thread...
All I did was take out the 2 CR2 batteries and I connected an external regulated power
supply to the existing battery contacts and Driver... then I slowly cranked up the voltage to get
322mW at 12 volts...

There is no Modding Required... Same Dilda... Same LD... Same Lens.... Same Driver... Different
Power Source.. 8-)

If you just change the 3.0Volt CR2 batteries for 3.6Volt batteries you will already increase the
output of the Dilda drastically...
Not only that... I had used those 3.0Volt DX Panasonic non-rechargeable batteries on another Dilda
and got an output of about 140mw... Just changing to Rechargeable 3.0Volt DX UltraFire batteries it
output 203mW. The available input Current AND Voltage will make a big difference in the Dilda's
output Power IMHO....

Ed... About the Deluxe LaserBee I... Just let us know when you're ready...

Jerry

12dstring · 10-27-2008, 09:42 PM

There's a little pot on my driver [smiley=lipsrsealed.gif]

I'd like to unsolder the diode and hook it up to a dummy to see if it does anything, but everything's covered in glue >

artix · 10-27-2008, 11:37 PM

Yeah, all you really need to do is feed it more power! You could also use a 400mA rkcstr driver with your regular batteries. Rkcstr makes great drivers!

Yellowsierra · 10-28-2008, 03:49 PM

Hey Guys Im new to the site but very excited.

I was wanting to order the DX 200mw laser but its not letting me. The shopping cart says I cannot purchase a laser over 5mw and ship it to the US! Is there a way to get around this or another place in the US to buy the same laser.

Another question I had was about safety glasses. Do I need them for this laser? What do you dont want to do if you dont have safty glasses. I know you dont want to look directly at the light...

Im guessing its not a good idea to focus your eyes on the laser dot when you burning something close up.

Thanks

Justin

12dstring · 10-28-2008, 04:04 PM

This thread will help with getting a DX 200mW from the US.

Safety glasses for anything over 30mW are a must really. If you accidentally shine the beam at something reflective for a second and it bounces back into your eye - it would probably spell instant eye damage/blindness. Looking at the dot if you're burning something up close can also be easily damaging to your eyes.
They don't cost much, and not buying them just isn't worth the risk.

zxn474l · 04-26-2012, 12:56 AM

I took mine apart and put it in another host and used a hi output 9volt battery and it burned much better!

cheech226 · 04-26-2012, 11:07 PM

is this a record?

Bionic-Badger · 04-27-2012, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zxn474l

I took mine apart and put it in another host and used a hi output 9volt battery and it burned much better!

This thread was over THREE YEARS OLD, and you resurrected it just to state that? How did you even come by this thread? It must've been 6 pages back or something.

10-26-2008, 03:16 PM	#1
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10-26-2008, 03:34 PM	#3
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10-26-2008, 04:27 PM	#4
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10-27-2008, 09:23 AM	#5
Teo128 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 20 Rep Power: 0	Re: Modding Red Dx 200mw An aixiz glass lens and a couple of 3.6 cr2 should boost the output way over the 200mw without any modding. http://global.ebay.com/gbh/viItem?ItemId=200262898923 http://global.ebay.com/gbh/viItem?ItemId=120245450694

10-27-2008, 12:20 PM	#6
12dstring Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 47 Rep Power: 0	Re: Modding Red Dx 200mw Does it not already have a glass lens? Compared to an Aixiz acrylic lens, mine looks like it has the slight blue tint of an AR coating.

10-27-2008, 01:00 PM	#7
EchoDelta Class 1 Laser Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 54 Rep Power: 5	Re: Modding Red Dx 200mw Hey Amigo (Friend), The best thing you can do for that laser is to feed it 2- 3.6V lithium rechargeables. You will have a MUCH higher output than if you had used either 3.0V primaries or 3.0V rechargeables. They cost more but, In the end, They are worth it. If the threads on the focusing part of your laser are plastic, You have an acrylic lens. If they are metalic, You most likely already have an AiXiZ (type) glass lens assembly. Hope this helps. ED

10-27-2008, 01:16 PM	#9
EchoDelta Class 1 Laser Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 54 Rep Power: 5	Re: Modding Red Dx 200mw laserbee, I may be wrong but, It sounds like he (or she) may not want to go through the troubles of modding the laser. Maybe this person would like a quick fix to the existing configuration. Either way, In the near future, I will be in the market for a laserbee 1 Deluxe model. ED

10-27-2008, 01:47 PM	#10
EchoDelta Class 1 Laser Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 54 Rep Power: 5	Re: Modding Red Dx 200mw Sorry laserbee, Missed that one. :-[

10-27-2008, 09:42 PM	#13
12dstring Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 47 Rep Power: 0	Re: Modding Red Dx 200mw There's a little pot on my driver [smiley=lipsrsealed.gif] I'd like to unsolder the diode and hook it up to a dummy to see if it does anything, but everything's covered in glue >

10-27-2008, 11:37 PM	#14
artix Class 2M Laser Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 995 Rep Power: 8	Re: Modding Red Dx 200mw Yeah, all you really need to do is feed it more power! You could also use a 400mA rkcstr driver with your regular batteries. Rkcstr makes great drivers!

10-28-2008, 03:49 PM	#15
Yellowsierra Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0	Re: Modding Red Dx 200mw Hey Guys Im new to the site but very excited. I was wanting to order the DX 200mw laser but its not letting me. The shopping cart says I cannot purchase a laser over 5mw and ship it to the US! Is there a way to get around this or another place in the US to buy the same laser. Another question I had was about safety glasses. Do I need them for this laser? What do you dont want to do if you dont have safty glasses. I know you dont want to look directly at the light... Im guessing its not a good idea to focus your eyes on the laser dot when you burning something close up. Thanks Justin

10-28-2008, 04:04 PM	#16
12dstring Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 47 Rep Power: 0	Re: Modding Red Dx 200mw This thread will help with getting a DX 200mW from the US. Safety glasses for anything over 30mW are a must really. If you accidentally shine the beam at something reflective for a second and it bounces back into your eye - it would probably spell instant eye damage/blindness. Looking at the dot if you're burning something up close can also be easily damaging to your eyes. They don't cost much, and not buying them just isn't worth the risk.

04-26-2012, 12:56 AM	#17
zxn474l Class 1M Laser Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 204 Rep Power: 7	Re: Modding Red Dx 200mw I took mine apart and put it in another host and used a hi output 9volt battery and it burned much better!

04-26-2012, 11:07 PM	#18
cheech226 Class 3R Laser Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: across the river from the big easy Posts: 1,107 Rep Power: 99	Re: Modding Red Dx 200mw is this a record? __________________ i have fond memories of owning 10 hene tubes 2 argon ion units and lots of diode and dpss lasers in these wavelengths: 405,445,450,458,473,488,532,543,594,612,632,635,650,685,780 powers from 1mW to 2W+ laserbee a lpm Laissez les bons temps rouler! Last edited by cheech226; 04-26-2012 at 11:08 PM.

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