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Hi all. I've searched the forum with no luck for my question.
I've got a 405nm S06J in am MXDL host by Mrcrouse and just love it.
I'm driving the s06J @ ~495mA with a Benboost Mini V5 and it's been smooth and fun all along.
Well, I noticed last night that the beam is certainly not as bright as it has been. So, since I don't have an LPM, I decided to test it by attempting to burn some black plastic. It won't burn any more. Considering how well it burnt before, there is certainly a change in the diode's transmission.
So, I know I'm driving this diode hard. And, it's taken a couple of drops. But, it still lases, and this is not LED yet.
So, is this thing on it's way out? Perhaps when this diode dies, I will re-tune the driver to ~450mA for a longer life.
I'd appreciate your thoughts. Thanks!
I've got a 405nm S06J in am MXDL host by Mrcrouse and just love it.
I'm driving the s06J @ ~495mA with a Benboost Mini V5 and it's been smooth and fun all along.
Well, I noticed last night that the beam is certainly not as bright as it has been. So, since I don't have an LPM, I decided to test it by attempting to burn some black plastic. It won't burn any more. Considering how well it burnt before, there is certainly a change in the diode's transmission.
So, I know I'm driving this diode hard. And, it's taken a couple of drops. But, it still lases, and this is not LED yet.
So, is this thing on it's way out? Perhaps when this diode dies, I will re-tune the driver to ~450mA for a longer life.
I'd appreciate your thoughts. Thanks!