First build, correct parts?

cls1990 · 06-17-2012, 07:28 PM

Hello,

i am going to try to build my first laser starting with a cheap laser (around $45 or so)

these are the parts i found and want to use. i was wondering if you got any comments on them or advice

diode : 405nm 300mW blu-ray laser diode 6x blu-ray diode sled | eBay

driver : New 405nm laser diode driver / adjustable to 600mA [OL-N405D-600] - $11.50 : Zen Cart!, The Art of E-commerce

laser module housing +lens :
405nm/445nm laser module housing w/glasses lens [OL1845-BL] - $9.99 : Zen Cart!, The Art of E-commerce

or

405nm 5.6mm Laser Diode Module Host/
(wich do you think is a better body?

apart from a body where i can fit everything in (can you recommend one?) i believe i have everything ?

if you have any advice plz tell.

so what do you think? is this a good set up?

Blord · 06-17-2012, 08:36 PM

Welcome to the LPF forum !

I suggest you read the following threads :

Laser Safety Guide for Newcomers - How to safely lase!
The, "I want to build a laser", Thread
How to; Select Your Laser Parts
How laser diode drivers work; An Explanatory Thread

Btw that heatsink is no good, http://www.ebay.com/itm/405nm-5-6mm-...item1c26c5f401

cls1990 · 06-17-2012, 08:43 PM

thanks, but i read most of those threads.
just because i read all of them doesnt mean i am suddenly capable of making the right choices correctly first time.

so i was wondering if anyone could check this and confirm that this set up will work.

sinner · 06-17-2012, 08:48 PM

Yes it would work, even though it is just a random set up, if things go wrong i wont be surprised..
You would be better off with DTR's 12x 405nm setup which he sells with a microboost driver and a 405 glass lens.. All the soldering is already done and you just need to feed it 3.7-4.2V off a single lithium battery.

https://sites.google.com/site/dtrlpf...12x-405-diodes

It would cost you arround 110 bucks and shipping but it's the best that there is in the 405nm section.. You can put it in a C6 flashlight host which you can get pretty easily..

Also the output will be 500-700mW which is twice as compared to the 6x which might not be 300mW imo

cls1990 · 06-17-2012, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sinner

Yes it would work, even though it is just a random set up, if things go wrong i wont be surprised..
You would be better off with DTR's 12x 405nm setup which he sells with a microboost driver and a 405 glass lens.. All the soldering is already done and you just need to feed it 3.7-4.2V off a single lithium battery.

https://sites.google.com/site/dtrlpf...12x-405-diodes

It would cost you arround 110 bucks and shipping but it's the best that there is in the 405nm section.. You can put it in a C6 flashlight host which you can get pretty easily..

Also the output will be 500-700mW which is twice as compared to the 6x which might not be 300mW imo

yeah 300mw is probaly not the real power, but that isnt a problem, its just a test build. if it works i can always upgrade the diode.

btw for 110 bucks i can also buy Power Rock 400mW blu-ray 405nm laser torch/adjustable/waterproof [OL-405T-400] - $102.99 : Zen Cart!, The Art of E-commerce wich saves me the trouble of making one myself. but that would take all the fun :P

but okay,going to order them. best way to learn is by just trying

sinner · 06-17-2012, 09:00 PM

Well i am not surprised when you are comparing DTR's stuff to a chinese manufacturer..
Anyhow, money is also important..

Bionic-Badger · 06-18-2012, 02:08 AM

Well, another thing to consider is that DTR's stuff ships out fast, and those diodes are a bit more robust than 405nm diodes. You might fry a 405nm diode where a 445nm or 638nm are more tolerant. I never get the pre-wired stuff from DTR anyway; the diodes, however, are excellent and the shipping time is great.

06-17-2012, 07:28 PM	#1
cls1990 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	First build, correct parts? Hello, i am going to try to build my first laser starting with a cheap laser (around $45 or so) these are the parts i found and want to use. i was wondering if you got any comments on them or advice diode : 405nm 300mW blu-ray laser diode 6x blu-ray diode sled \| eBay driver : New 405nm laser diode driver / adjustable to 600mA [OL-N405D-600] - $11.50 : Zen Cart!, The Art of E-commerce laser module housing +lens : 405nm/445nm laser module housing w/glasses lens [OL1845-BL] - $9.99 : Zen Cart!, The Art of E-commerce or 405nm 5.6mm Laser Diode Module Host/ (wich do you think is a better body? apart from a body where i can fit everything in (can you recommend one?) i believe i have everything ? if you have any advice plz tell. so what do you think? is this a good set up?

06-17-2012, 08:36 PM	#2
Blord Class 3B Laser Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Belgium Posts: 4,745 Rep Power: 255	Re: First build, correct parts? Welcome to the LPF forum ! I suggest you read the following threads : Laser Safety Guide for Newcomers - How to safely lase! The, "I want to build a laser", Thread How to; Select Your Laser Parts How laser diode drivers work; An Explanatory Thread Btw that heatsink is no good, http://www.ebay.com/itm/405nm-5-6mm-...item1c26c5f401 __________________ 405nm 400mW S06J C6 445nm 3W Big Boy, 2.8W Dominator, 2.4W Steel Laser 450nm 240mW PL450 C6 473nm 80mW Lasever 520nm 55mW Skylaser PL520 532nm 821mW Skylaser PL532, 133mW Jetlasers Ti-B 589nm no yellow 635nm 70mW Sanyo SenTorch 638nm 175mW Ehgemus, 1W Rook 660nm 1216mW Skylaser PL660, 263mW LPC826 C6 685nm 33mW Fujitsu FLD6A2TK C6 780nm 150mW Dilda 808nm 640mW C6 C6 rainbow collection !! 5 Watt Ophir LPM Last edited by Blord; 06-17-2012 at 08:36 PM.

06-17-2012, 08:43 PM	#3
cls1990 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Re: First build, correct parts? thanks, but i read most of those threads. just because i read all of them doesnt mean i am suddenly capable of making the right choices correctly first time. so i was wondering if anyone could check this and confirm that this set up will work.

06-17-2012, 08:48 PM	#4
sinner Class 3R Laser Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Dubai, UAE Posts: 1,498 Rep Power: 133	Re: First build, correct parts? Yes it would work, even though it is just a random set up, if things go wrong i wont be surprised.. You would be better off with DTR's 12x 405nm setup which he sells with a microboost driver and a 405 glass lens.. All the soldering is already done and you just need to feed it 3.7-4.2V off a single lithium battery. https://sites.google.com/site/dtrlpf...12x-405-diodes It would cost you arround 110 bucks and shipping but it's the best that there is in the 405nm section.. You can put it in a C6 flashlight host which you can get pretty easily.. Also the output will be 500-700mW which is twice as compared to the 6x which might not be 300mW imo __________________ The Magic Sticks - Polished Custom Hosts MS-V1 \| ]MS-V2 \| MS-V3 \| MS-V4 Limited Edition \| MS-SSW \| MS-V5 Hyper-S 5W Ophir 20C-A-1Y LPM

06-17-2012, 09:00 PM	#6
sinner Class 3R Laser Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Dubai, UAE Posts: 1,498 Rep Power: 133	Re: First build, correct parts? Well i am not surprised when you are comparing DTR's stuff to a chinese manufacturer.. Anyhow, money is also important.. __________________ The Magic Sticks - Polished Custom Hosts MS-V1 \| ]MS-V2 \| MS-V3 \| MS-V4 Limited Edition \| MS-SSW \| MS-V5 Hyper-S 5W Ophir 20C-A-1Y LPM

06-18-2012, 02:08 AM	#7
Bionic-Badger Class 3B Laser Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Utah, USA Posts: 4,491 Rep Power: 256	Re: First build, correct parts? Well, another thing to consider is that DTR's stuff ships out fast, and those diodes are a bit more robust than 405nm diodes. You might fry a 405nm diode where a 445nm or 638nm are more tolerant. I never get the pre-wired stuff from DTR anyway; the diodes, however, are excellent and the shipping time is great. __________________ You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to <person> again.

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