what type of LD?

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Hi all, I am wondering what type of LD i should get. I need to know what type of 20x DVD burner is good. I mean what company should i get. Like Samsung, Sony, LG, LiteOn, and Etc..

also what type of LD should i not get. that will not work.


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Go here and get diodes from Senkat:
http://stonetek.org/shop/
Especially if you are not familiar with harvesting a DVD drive. But even at that, his diodes are the best 'bang for the buck'. Check Lava's graph. Stonetek has the JL-54 for only $20 bucks. He has an LPF 10% discount too!
http://www.laserpointerforums.com/forums/YaBB.pl?num=1210649510
Jay

Definitely do not go with Samsung, you'll find some weird shaped diodes in those drives. Lite-on drives have short open can diodes which aren't as powerful as long open can diodes.
This is a long open can diode:



And here's a graph of its power output at different currents: (graph by DL)



This is a short open can diode: (you can see after that line in the middle that the dye is shorter than that of the open can diode, hence their names)



And here's its graph: (also made by DL)



And finally, a graph comparing the two of them: (you can clearly see the differences in power) (another graph by DL)



This drive has a long open can diode, as well as this 115D pioneer one. (an 18x 112D has the same kind of diode)


EDIT: Jay is right, a SenKat diode would be a great choice for a beginner. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

i am talking about a 20x dvd LD and need to know what companies are better over all

go with a lg on.I hear they are easy to extract.Don't take my word for it.

which brand should i choose from or will work, and the ones that dont work

Manufacturer
Lite-On
ASUS
Philips
Sony NEC Optiarc America Inc
SAMSUNG
LG Electronics

muslimballa911 said:

which brand should i choose from or will work, and the ones that dont work

Manufacturer
Lite-On
ASUS
Philips
Sony NEC Optiarc America Inc
SAMSUNG
LG Electronics

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Didn't you look at my post? *sigh*

Lite-On = short open can diodes (20x burners)
ASUS = No idea
Philips = I believe someone harvested a good diode out of one. (16x)
Sony NEC Optiarc America Inc = Look at the bottom of my other post, first link. Long open can diode (20x)
Samsung = Big NO.
LG Electronics = A person here harvested long open cans from 18x and 20x LG burners.

Didn't you look at my post? *sigh*

Lite-On = short open can diodes (20x burners)
ASUS = No idea
Philips = I believe someone harvested a good diode out of one. (16x)
Sony NEC Optiarc America Inc = Look at the bottom of my other post, first link. Long open can diode (20x)
Samsung = Big NO.
LG Electronics = A person here harvested long open cans from 18x and 20x LG burners.

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i read it but the link for the sony is sold put. i just needed to know what is good and bad

Go with the LG.