FS: Hexagon Heatsinks For Your Projects! - Laser Pointer Forums

jayrob · 03-01-2009, 08:53 PM

These are designed with the O-like Green Modules in mind, but I can fit the center hole for AixiZ, Meredith, or Green modules!

These heatsinks are probably overkill as far as mass goes. I just ordered some 1" X 1" hexagon material. They should be great for those labby style projects!

Just let me know what size module to fit them for!

$20 plus $3 dollars for shipping and handling...
Jay

The_Muffin_Man · 03-01-2009, 10:03 PM

wow nice....nice price too

jake21 · 03-01-2009, 10:05 PM

nice job jay, i made me a few like that for my labby projects.... so the heatsink does not roll around ;D

Kenom · 03-02-2009, 12:15 AM

The only thing I could see to improve this is to make a set screw on the bottom. This allows you to securely fasten it in your spyrograph/scanner.

jayrob · 03-02-2009, 12:23 AM

I figure that they would have to be shimmed or aligned into place...

I have found that an easy thing to use is 5 minute Quick set putty. It can be formed into what ever shape or angle needed.

But lots of options to make something like this work for each application!

By the way, thanks for suggesting this to me Ken. I hope some people will find them useful...
Jay

Kenom · 03-02-2009, 04:32 AM

I hope people see the value as much as I do. *I've got these (pics below), and they are great for scanner or spyro projects. *Although I'd rather see the screw hole in the bottom so that it can be tweaked after you've set it in place for beam alignment. *Yes you could put it in place with some quick set putty but once it's there, there is no adjustment or alignment. *And that is pretty critical as your setup changes and needs to be tweaked.

Ieon · 03-02-2009, 05:40 AM

Nice heatsinks, bit expensive though.

But how would you make the aixiz touch the case to remove heat?

daguin · 03-02-2009, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ieon

Nice heatsinks, bit expensive though.

But how would you make the aixiz touch the case to remove heat?

ORLY? *

How much do you usually pay for your heat sinks?

Peace,
dave

Ieon · 03-02-2009, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daguin

[quote author=Ieon link=1235940821/0#6 date=1235972410]Nice heatsinks, bit expensive though.

But how would you make the aixiz touch the case to remove heat?

ORLY? *

How much do you usually pay for your heat sinks?

Peace,
dave[/quote]

15 USD.

These would be nice at 25 USD shipped.

daguin · 03-02-2009, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ieon

[quote author=daguin link=1235940821/0#7 date=1235972686][quote author=Ieon link=1235940821/0#6 date=1235972410]Nice heatsinks, bit expensive though.
But how would you make the aixiz touch the case to remove heat?

ORLY? *
How much do you usually pay for your heat sinks?
Peace,
dave[/quote]
15 USD.
These would be nice at 25 USD shipped.
[/quote]

You should buy the $15 ones.

Peace,
dave

jayrob · 03-02-2009, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ieon

Nice heatsinks, bit expensive though.

But how would you make the aixiz touch the case to remove heat?

That's what the set screw is for. It will hold the module tight, pressing it against the inside of the heatsink and of course making contact with the module itself.

These set screws require a 1.5mm Allen wrench just like all of my heatsinks. (Allen wrench not incuded)

Ken, I could easily put a threaded mounting hole in the heatsink. I would just need to know the thread size and desired location!

Jay

Ieon · 03-02-2009, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daguin

[quote author=Ieon link=1235940821/0#8 date=1235972818][quote author=daguin link=1235940821/0#7 date=1235972686][quote author=Ieon link=1235940821/0#6 date=1235972410]Nice heatsinks, bit expensive though.
But how would you make the aixiz touch the case to remove heat?

ORLY? *
How much do you usually pay for your heat sinks?
Peace,
dave[/quote]
15 USD.
These would be nice at 25 USD shipped.
[/quote]

You should buy the $15 ones.

Peace,
dave[/quote]

Is it just me or did I just get owned ? :-?

Kenom · 03-02-2009, 06:35 PM

Screw holes on the bottom could be anywhere. just so long as you can mount your laser to what ever base you need.

jayrob · 04-14-2009, 10:42 PM

EricJ, your Hexagon Heatsinks are shiping today. (Tuesday)
Thanks!
Jay

jayrob · 06-09-2009, 09:17 PM

frehal, just to let you know that your Hexagon heatsink (and other items) are shipping today. (Tuesday)

Jay

laserist · 06-10-2009, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daguin

ORLY? *

How much do you usually pay for your heat sinks?

Peace,
dave

a 12" piece of 1" hex 6061 from McMasterCarr is like $16 - that's gotta be at least 12 of your "heat sinks" Throw in $0.60 for a really good setscrew and with shipping from McMasterCarr you're talking $20 each for your "Labor".

jayrob · 06-10-2009, 05:30 AM

It's more than just the labor, it's having the right tools (and replacing them when needed), the time involved in the communication, packaging... there's PayPal fees, organization and shipping...

And of course, it better be fit correctly and have the set screw in the right spot.

Anyway, feel free to offer some heatsinks for cheaper. After you make a few hundred of them, see if you still think it is worth your time.
Jay

P.S. I just dropped the price some...

Archienj7 · 06-10-2009, 10:42 PM

They're worth the price regardless, Jay does excellent work.

jayrob · 09-15-2009, 07:09 PM

cracked, I am sending your Hexagon heatsink (and other items) today. (Tuesday)

Thanks!

rangedunits · 09-15-2009, 07:27 PM

Wow, they really nice. They made off aluminium or steel?

jayrob · 09-15-2009, 07:29 PM

6061 aluminum...

rangedunits · 09-15-2009, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayrob

6061 aluminum...

Hopefully in couple months il get enough money for a R,G,B,V labby.

ORCACommander · 10-13-2009, 02:45 AM

I have an idea on how to improve the thermal efficiency of the heatsink. I am taking this from the principles used in CPU heatsinks on computers.

If you look at the 'sink in the picture there is a lot of solid space. What if you drilled many small holes parallel to the main chamber where the module rests? This would increase the surface area exposed to the are allowing the heatsink to cool faster and thus cool the module faster as well. Not sure how well this will work without a fan but hey always need to try something new right?

jayrob · 10-13-2009, 04:11 AM

For sure...

Just not sure the extra work is really needed, but more than that, not sure people would want to pay for the extra work!

jayrob · 02-03-2010, 11:36 PM

hellstrom, I am sending your Hexagon heatsink today. (Wednesday)

Hope it fits your application...

Thanks!

03-01-2009, 08:53 PM	#1
jayrob Class 4 Laser Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern CA, U.S. Astrophotography! (Some of my Photo's) Posts: 5,825 Rep Power: 270	FS: Hexagon Heatsinks For Your Projects! These are designed with the O-like Green Modules in mind, but I can fit the center hole for AixiZ, Meredith, or Green modules! These heatsinks are probably overkill as far as mass goes. I just ordered some 1" X 1" hexagon material. They should be great for those labby style projects! Just let me know what size module to fit them for! $20 plus $3 dollars for shipping and handling... Jay __________________ Personal lasers: RPL 375, O-like 250, Evolution Pro 150, Nova X-105, Nexus 95, RPL 35 (473), GLP-473, GLP-593.5, HeNe 632.8, Many DIY red, blu-ray, and green builds... Looking for a DIY kit? Take a look at some of my more popular kits linked in color... * FS: 405-G-1 Glass Lens Mod for Blu-ray! 31% increase in power vs AixiZ acrylic! * FS: Parts - 12X Star Trek Phaser! Awesome 12X build! Must see my Youtube video linked in my tutorial... * FS: DIY Green Build Kits! Easy assembly in minutes! * FS: Pocket Mini Build Kits! 'HOT' option for FlexDrive installed! Click here for a list of my build kits! Projects and tutorials too! Last edited by jayrob; 06-10-2009 at 05:45 AM.

03-01-2009, 10:03 PM	#2
The_Muffin_Man Class 2M Laser Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California Posts: 724 Rep Power: 23	Re: FS: Hexagon Heatsinks For Your Projects! wow nice....nice price too

03-01-2009, 10:05 PM	#3
jake21 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 0	Re: FS: Hexagon Heatsinks For Your Projects! nice job jay, i made me a few like that for my labby projects.... so the heatsink does not roll around ;D

03-02-2009, 12:15 AM	#4
Kenom Class 3B Laser Join Date: May 2007 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 4,610 Rep Power: 164	Re: FS: Hexagon Heatsinks For Your Projects! The only thing I could see to improve this is to make a set screw on the bottom. This allows you to securely fasten it in your spyrograph/scanner. __________________ If it weren't for strange and unique individuals, there would be no basis for normality. Therefore, it is my moral obligation to provide said basis. Derbal vislexia strikes 10 out of 1 people every mive finutes. Common symptoms is spackward beach Kryton Prototype Red 300mw Kryton 6x 200mw bluray Nerfaser 50mw green Kryton Assembly Video here: Here Come chat at http://www.laserchat.org

03-02-2009, 12:23 AM	#5
jayrob Class 4 Laser Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern CA, U.S. Astrophotography! (Some of my Photo's) Posts: 5,825 Rep Power: 270	Re: FS: Hexagon Heatsinks For Your Projects! I figure that they would have to be shimmed or aligned into place... I have found that an easy thing to use is 5 minute Quick set putty. It can be formed into what ever shape or angle needed. But lots of options to make something like this work for each application! By the way, thanks for suggesting this to me Ken. I hope some people will find them useful... Jay __________________ Personal lasers: RPL 375, O-like 250, Evolution Pro 150, Nova X-105, Nexus 95, RPL 35 (473), GLP-473, GLP-593.5, HeNe 632.8, Many DIY red, blu-ray, and green builds... Looking for a DIY kit? Take a look at some of my more popular kits linked in color... * FS: 405-G-1 Glass Lens Mod for Blu-ray! 31% increase in power vs AixiZ acrylic! * FS: Parts - 12X Star Trek Phaser! Awesome 12X build! Must see my Youtube video linked in my tutorial... * FS: DIY Green Build Kits! Easy assembly in minutes! * FS: Pocket Mini Build Kits! 'HOT' option for FlexDrive installed! Click here for a list of my build kits! Projects and tutorials too!

03-02-2009, 04:32 AM	#6
Kenom Class 3B Laser Join Date: May 2007 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 4,610 Rep Power: 164	Re: FS: Hexagon Heatsinks For Your Projects! I hope people see the value as much as I do. I've got these (pics below), and they are great for scanner or spyro projects. Although I'd rather see the screw hole in the bottom so that it can be tweaked after you've set it in place for beam alignment. Yes you could put it in place with some quick set putty but once it's there, there is no adjustment or alignment. And that is pretty critical as your setup changes and needs to be tweaked. __________________ If it weren't for strange and unique individuals, there would be no basis for normality. Therefore, it is my moral obligation to provide said basis. Derbal vislexia strikes 10 out of 1 people every mive finutes. Common symptoms is spackward beach Kryton Prototype Red 300mw Kryton 6x 200mw bluray Nerfaser 50mw green Kryton Assembly Video here: Here Come chat at http://www.laserchat.org

03-02-2009, 05:40 AM	#7
Ieon Class 1M Laser Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 103 Rep Power: 0	Re: FS: Hexagon Heatsinks For Your Projects! Nice heatsinks, bit expensive though. But how would you make the aixiz touch the case to remove heat?

03-02-2009, 06:35 PM	#13
Kenom Class 3B Laser Join Date: May 2007 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 4,610 Rep Power: 164	Re: FS: Hexagon Heatsinks For Your Projects! Screw holes on the bottom could be anywhere. just so long as you can mount your laser to what ever base you need. __________________ If it weren't for strange and unique individuals, there would be no basis for normality. Therefore, it is my moral obligation to provide said basis. Derbal vislexia strikes 10 out of 1 people every mive finutes. Common symptoms is spackward beach Kryton Prototype Red 300mw Kryton 6x 200mw bluray Nerfaser 50mw green Kryton Assembly Video here: Here Come chat at http://www.laserchat.org

04-14-2009, 10:42 PM	#14
jayrob Class 4 Laser Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern CA, U.S. Astrophotography! (Some of my Photo's) Posts: 5,825 Rep Power: 270	Re: FS: Hexagon Heatsinks For Your Projects! EricJ, your Hexagon Heatsinks are shiping today. (Tuesday) Thanks! Jay __________________ Personal lasers: RPL 375, O-like 250, Evolution Pro 150, Nova X-105, Nexus 95, RPL 35 (473), GLP-473, GLP-593.5, HeNe 632.8, Many DIY red, blu-ray, and green builds... Looking for a DIY kit? Take a look at some of my more popular kits linked in color... * FS: 405-G-1 Glass Lens Mod for Blu-ray! 31% increase in power vs AixiZ acrylic! * FS: Parts - 12X Star Trek Phaser! Awesome 12X build! Must see my Youtube video linked in my tutorial... * FS: DIY Green Build Kits! Easy assembly in minutes! * FS: Pocket Mini Build Kits! 'HOT' option for FlexDrive installed! Click here for a list of my build kits! Projects and tutorials too!

06-09-2009, 09:17 PM	#15
jayrob Class 4 Laser Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern CA, U.S. Astrophotography! (Some of my Photo's) Posts: 5,825 Rep Power: 270	frehal, just to let you know that your Hexagon heatsink (and other items) are shipping today. (Tuesday) Jay __________________ Personal lasers: RPL 375, O-like 250, Evolution Pro 150, Nova X-105, Nexus 95, RPL 35 (473), GLP-473, GLP-593.5, HeNe 632.8, Many DIY red, blu-ray, and green builds... Looking for a DIY kit? Take a look at some of my more popular kits linked in color... * FS: 405-G-1 Glass Lens Mod for Blu-ray! 31% increase in power vs AixiZ acrylic! * FS: Parts - 12X Star Trek Phaser! Awesome 12X build! Must see my Youtube video linked in my tutorial... * FS: DIY Green Build Kits! Easy assembly in minutes! * FS: Pocket Mini Build Kits! 'HOT' option for FlexDrive installed! Click here for a list of my build kits! Projects and tutorials too!

06-10-2009, 05:30 AM	#17
jayrob Class 4 Laser Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern CA, U.S. Astrophotography! (Some of my Photo's) Posts: 5,825 Rep Power: 270	It's more than just the labor, it's having the right tools (and replacing them when needed), the time involved in the communication, packaging... there's PayPal fees, organization and shipping... And of course, it better be fit correctly and have the set screw in the right spot. Anyway, feel free to offer some heatsinks for cheaper. After you make a few hundred of them, see if you still think it is worth your time. Jay P.S. I just dropped the price some... __________________ Personal lasers: RPL 375, O-like 250, Evolution Pro 150, Nova X-105, Nexus 95, RPL 35 (473), GLP-473, GLP-593.5, HeNe 632.8, Many DIY red, blu-ray, and green builds... Looking for a DIY kit? Take a look at some of my more popular kits linked in color... * FS: 405-G-1 Glass Lens Mod for Blu-ray! 31% increase in power vs AixiZ acrylic! * FS: Parts - 12X Star Trek Phaser! Awesome 12X build! Must see my Youtube video linked in my tutorial... * FS: DIY Green Build Kits! Easy assembly in minutes! * FS: Pocket Mini Build Kits! 'HOT' option for FlexDrive installed! Click here for a list of my build kits! Projects and tutorials too! Last edited by jayrob; 06-10-2009 at 05:47 AM.

06-10-2009, 10:42 PM	#18
Archienj7 Class 1M Laser Join Date: May 2009 Location: WV Posts: 190 Rep Power: 1	They're worth the price regardless, Jay does excellent work.

09-15-2009, 07:09 PM	#19
jayrob Class 4 Laser Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern CA, U.S. Astrophotography! (Some of my Photo's) Posts: 5,825 Rep Power: 270	Re: FS: Hexagon Heatsinks For Your Projects! cracked, I am sending your Hexagon heatsink (and other items) today. (Tuesday) Thanks! __________________ Personal lasers: RPL 375, O-like 250, Evolution Pro 150, Nova X-105, Nexus 95, RPL 35 (473), GLP-473, GLP-593.5, HeNe 632.8, Many DIY red, blu-ray, and green builds... Looking for a DIY kit? Take a look at some of my more popular kits linked in color... * FS: 405-G-1 Glass Lens Mod for Blu-ray! 31% increase in power vs AixiZ acrylic! * FS: Parts - 12X Star Trek Phaser! Awesome 12X build! Must see my Youtube video linked in my tutorial... * FS: DIY Green Build Kits! Easy assembly in minutes! * FS: Pocket Mini Build Kits! 'HOT' option for FlexDrive installed! Click here for a list of my build kits! Projects and tutorials too!

09-15-2009, 07:27 PM	#20
rangedunits Class 3R Laser Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Quebec, Canada Posts: 2,278 Rep Power: 16	Re: FS: Hexagon Heatsinks For Your Projects! Wow, they really nice. They made off aluminium or steel? __________________ __̴ı̴̴̡̡̡ ̡͌l̡̡̡ ̡͌l̡̡̡ ̴̡ı̴̴̡ ̡̡͡\|̲̲̲͡͡͡ ̲▫̲͡ ̲̲̲͡͡π̲̲͡͡ ̲̲͡▫̲̲͡͡ ̲\|̡̡̡* ̡ ̴̡ı̴̡̡ ̡͌l̡̡̡̡

09-15-2009, 07:29 PM	#21
jayrob Class 4 Laser Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern CA, U.S. Astrophotography! (Some of my Photo's) Posts: 5,825 Rep Power: 270	Re: FS: Hexagon Heatsinks For Your Projects! 6061 aluminum... __________________ Personal lasers: RPL 375, O-like 250, Evolution Pro 150, Nova X-105, Nexus 95, RPL 35 (473), GLP-473, GLP-593.5, HeNe 632.8, Many DIY red, blu-ray, and green builds... Looking for a DIY kit? Take a look at some of my more popular kits linked in color... * FS: 405-G-1 Glass Lens Mod for Blu-ray! 31% increase in power vs AixiZ acrylic! * FS: Parts - 12X Star Trek Phaser! Awesome 12X build! Must see my Youtube video linked in my tutorial... * FS: DIY Green Build Kits! Easy assembly in minutes! * FS: Pocket Mini Build Kits! 'HOT' option for FlexDrive installed! Click here for a list of my build kits! Projects and tutorials too!

10-13-2009, 02:45 AM	#23
ORCACommander Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Re: FS: Hexagon Heatsinks For Your Projects! I have an idea on how to improve the thermal efficiency of the heatsink. I am taking this from the principles used in CPU heatsinks on computers. If you look at the 'sink in the picture there is a lot of solid space. What if you drilled many small holes parallel to the main chamber where the module rests? This would increase the surface area exposed to the are allowing the heatsink to cool faster and thus cool the module faster as well. Not sure how well this will work without a fan but hey always need to try something new right? __________________ First Build Project: Host: Thinking about MXDL Diode: Blue ray unsure of strength yet Lens: 405-G-1 Glass Lens Mod Driver: Not sure anymore seems to be new developements since I last checked Heat sink: Copper would be great if budget allows

10-13-2009, 04:11 AM	#24
jayrob Class 4 Laser Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern CA, U.S. Astrophotography! (Some of my Photo's) Posts: 5,825 Rep Power: 270	Re: FS: Hexagon Heatsinks For Your Projects! For sure... Just not sure the extra work is really needed, but more than that, not sure people would want to pay for the extra work! __________________ Personal lasers: RPL 375, O-like 250, Evolution Pro 150, Nova X-105, Nexus 95, RPL 35 (473), GLP-473, GLP-593.5, HeNe 632.8, Many DIY red, blu-ray, and green builds... Looking for a DIY kit? Take a look at some of my more popular kits linked in color... * FS: 405-G-1 Glass Lens Mod for Blu-ray! 31% increase in power vs AixiZ acrylic! * FS: Parts - 12X Star Trek Phaser! Awesome 12X build! Must see my Youtube video linked in my tutorial... * FS: DIY Green Build Kits! Easy assembly in minutes! * FS: Pocket Mini Build Kits! 'HOT' option for FlexDrive installed! Click here for a list of my build kits! Projects and tutorials too!

02-03-2010, 11:36 PM	#25
jayrob Class 4 Laser Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern CA, U.S. Astrophotography! (Some of my Photo's) Posts: 5,825 Rep Power: 270	Re: FS: Hexagon Heatsinks For Your Projects! hellstrom, I am sending your Hexagon heatsink today. (Wednesday) Hope it fits your application... Thanks! __________________ Personal lasers: RPL 375, O-like 250, Evolution Pro 150, Nova X-105, Nexus 95, RPL 35 (473), GLP-473, GLP-593.5, HeNe 632.8, Many DIY red, blu-ray, and green builds... Looking for a DIY kit? Take a look at some of my more popular kits linked in color... * FS: 405-G-1 Glass Lens Mod for Blu-ray! 31% increase in power vs AixiZ acrylic! * FS: Parts - 12X Star Trek Phaser! Awesome 12X build! Must see my Youtube video linked in my tutorial... * FS: DIY Green Build Kits! Easy assembly in minutes! * FS: Pocket Mini Build Kits! 'HOT' option for FlexDrive installed! Click here for a list of my build kits! Projects and tutorials too!

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