Need Some Build Advice

Nomad32 · 05-26-2012, 07:24 AM

Hey LPF,

Obviously registered here not too long ago, was just lurking around at first trying to do as much research as I could (using the search function too, :P) about building my own laser. I was considering just buying one from O-like or Lazerer, but decided against it, was very set on building my own for my first laser in... years. Haven't had a pointer since I was like 9.

But anyway, enough background, to the question.

I was wondering if I was missing anything serious from what I've bought so far. I'm planning on making a 100mW 405nm in an Aurora C6 host.

Aurora C6 Laser Engraved *host only* [C6HOST] - $14.99 : Cajunlasers Store

C6 Black Anodized Heat Sink only [C6HSBLK] - $12.99 : Cajunlasers Store

PHR-805T 405nm laser diode [805T] - $10.99 : Cajunlasers Store w/ pressing and mounting.

GhostDrive2 : Current set at 119mA

Coated Glass Lens for Blue Laser 405nm, 445nm, 473nm

and finally... 2 RCR123a 880mAh 3.6V protected Ultrafires. Also miscellaneous 26 AWG silicone wiring, etc.

I was hoping someone could clarify if there was anything missing or anything that conflicts.

Thanks for reading,

daawood123 · 05-26-2012, 01:54 PM

soldering iron, solder. thermal adhesive/paste.
and most importantly, SAFETY GLASSES!

jimdt7 · 05-26-2012, 01:55 PM

You also need an aixiz module to put the diode in

Here you are: 5.6mm Diode mount head only (5 PACK) [DMNT] - $6.99 : Cajunlasers Store

Jim

daawood123 · 05-26-2012, 02:00 PM

i thought the diode was pressed and mounted as it said so next to the link?

jimdt7 · 05-26-2012, 02:03 PM

Ooops, didnt see that

Jim

daawood123 · 05-26-2012, 02:04 PM

lol ok

Nomad32 · 05-26-2012, 03:46 PM

Ahh, thanks.

I've been looking at goggles, no worries. Would PC thermal paste work for the driver, or is adhesive the better way to go? I still have some diamond thermal paste from my computer :P

Edit: http://www.amazon.com/Innovation-Coo.../dp/B0042IEVD8 this is the paste.

daawood123 · 05-26-2012, 04:15 PM

depends if the heatsink is press fit or loose inside the host, if its loose then you will need thermal adhesive, if its press fit, its still a good idea to splash on some thermal paste inbetween, as for the driver, i dont think it will need much heatsinking at that mA, but you can cover it in paste, however, make sure the paste you use is in no way capactive or conductive of electricity, as that will ruin the driver.

05-26-2012, 07:24 AM	#1
Nomad32 Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: MI, USA Posts: 41 Rep Power: 0	Need Some Build Advice Hey LPF, Obviously registered here not too long ago, was just lurking around at first trying to do as much research as I could (using the search function too, :P) about building my own laser. I was considering just buying one from O-like or Lazerer, but decided against it, was very set on building my own for my first laser in... years. Haven't had a pointer since I was like 9. But anyway, enough background, to the question. I was wondering if I was missing anything serious from what I've bought so far. I'm planning on making a 100mW 405nm in an Aurora C6 host. Aurora C6 Laser Engraved host only [C6HOST] - $14.99 : Cajunlasers Store C6 Black Anodized Heat Sink only [C6HSBLK] - $12.99 : Cajunlasers Store PHR-805T 405nm laser diode [805T] - $10.99 : Cajunlasers Store w/ pressing and mounting. GhostDrive2 : Current set at 119mA Coated Glass Lens for Blue Laser 405nm, 445nm, 473nm and finally... 2 RCR123a 880mAh 3.6V protected Ultrafires. Also miscellaneous 26 AWG silicone wiring, etc. I was hoping someone could clarify if there was anything missing or anything that conflicts. Thanks for reading,

05-26-2012, 01:54 PM	#2
daawood123 Class 2M Laser Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Berkshire, UK Posts: 908 Rep Power: 22	Re: Need Some Build Advice soldering iron, solder. thermal adhesive/paste. and most importantly, SAFETY GLASSES! __________________ 100mw Lazerer Classic Green (needs repair) LPC-826 DIY build. 300mw (Estimated)

05-26-2012, 01:55 PM	#3
jimdt7 Class 3R Laser Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Greece Posts: 1,499 Rep Power: 54	Re: Need Some Build Advice You also need an aixiz module to put the diode in Here you are: 5.6mm Diode mount head only (5 PACK) [DMNT] - $6.99 : Cajunlasers Store Jim __________________ mY lAsErS Blue-rays PHR-803t, 117mW Aurora C6 320mW 6x Hotlight Blues Bigboy ~2.5W Labby 1.8W 1.1W in Aurora C6 800mW WL Spyder Arctic G2 Greens O-like Green Crown 500mW Peak 731mW Chart here Cheap e-bay 25mW and 100mW Reds O-like cute 300mW (Dead) LPMs Laserbee 2.5W USB

05-26-2012, 02:00 PM	#4
daawood123 Class 2M Laser Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Berkshire, UK Posts: 908 Rep Power: 22	Re: Need Some Build Advice i thought the diode was pressed and mounted as it said so next to the link? __________________ 100mw Lazerer Classic Green (needs repair) LPC-826 DIY build. 300mw (Estimated)

05-26-2012, 02:03 PM	#5
jimdt7 Class 3R Laser Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Greece Posts: 1,499 Rep Power: 54	Re: Need Some Build Advice Ooops, didnt see that Jim __________________ mY lAsErS Blue-rays PHR-803t, 117mW Aurora C6 320mW 6x Hotlight Blues Bigboy ~2.5W Labby 1.8W 1.1W in Aurora C6 800mW WL Spyder Arctic G2 Greens O-like Green Crown 500mW Peak 731mW Chart here Cheap e-bay 25mW and 100mW Reds O-like cute 300mW (Dead) LPMs Laserbee 2.5W USB

05-26-2012, 02:04 PM	#6
daawood123 Class 2M Laser Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Berkshire, UK Posts: 908 Rep Power: 22	Re: Need Some Build Advice lol ok __________________ 100mw Lazerer Classic Green (needs repair) LPC-826 DIY build. 300mw (Estimated)

05-26-2012, 03:46 PM	#7
Nomad32 Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: MI, USA Posts: 41 Rep Power: 0	Re: Need Some Build Advice Ahh, thanks. I've been looking at goggles, no worries. Would PC thermal paste work for the driver, or is adhesive the better way to go? I still have some diamond thermal paste from my computer :P Edit: http://www.amazon.com/Innovation-Coo.../dp/B0042IEVD8 this is the paste. Last edited by Nomad32; 05-26-2012 at 03:52 PM.

05-26-2012, 04:15 PM	#8
daawood123 Class 2M Laser Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Berkshire, UK Posts: 908 Rep Power: 22	Re: Need Some Build Advice depends if the heatsink is press fit or loose inside the host, if its loose then you will need thermal adhesive, if its press fit, its still a good idea to splash on some thermal paste inbetween, as for the driver, i dont think it will need much heatsinking at that mA, but you can cover it in paste, however, make sure the paste you use is in no way capactive or conductive of electricity, as that will ruin the driver. __________________ 100mw Lazerer Classic Green (needs repair) LPC-826 DIY build. 300mw (Estimated)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode