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You may also want to take a look at my Key Chain CR2 kit!
http://laserpointerforums.com/f39/fs-key-chain-cr2-kit-schweet-42773.html
Key Chain 10280 Kit:
You may have seen my Key Chain build that uses a FlexDrive, and is modified to fit a 200mAh 10280 battery...
I am going to offer this host as a kit that is modified for the battery fit, as well as the AixiZ module fit for the head. (as long as I can still get the hosts at Lowe's) I got some just last week, and have a few on hand...
But make sure you can get the 10280 battery! (links below)
Here's what 275mA's/78mW's of 445 looks like: (my recommended max current for this build using a 445 - you might push to 350mA's, but better to stay low IMO)
Blu-ray:
(Beam shot - with smoke)
Here's the thread that will give many details of the build and assembly:
http://laserpointerforums.com/f38/215mw-6x-key-chain-blu-ray-flexdrive-20124.html
This kit will only include:
* The host, which will have the head drilled out for an AixiZ fit, and the tail cap drilled out to fit the 10280 battery.
* $42 dollars plus $4 dollars shipping.
* Please read my shipping policy here!
Don't forget lens options!:
* 405-G-1 glass lens mod - $55 31% increase for blu-ray vs AixiZ acrylic! (new) See link in signature!
* 650-G-1 glass lens mod for red! (fit for AixiZ) - $52 25% increase for red vs AixiZ acrylic! (new) Shown here: http://laserpointerforums.com/f64/f...modification-fit-aixiz-25-increase-46332.html
For now, I will just offer this kit without a 'Hot' option. (without driver installed)
You will need: The battery, the module/diode, and the driver...
* FlexDrive:
http://hacylon.case.edu/ebay/laser_diode/Micro_FlexDrive.php
* 200mAh 10280 battery:
AW 10280 Unprotected Rechargeable Lithium Battery
* Charger for this size battery: (You want a charger that will not exceed a 1C charge rate)
Nano Charger
Build Tips:
* The stock circuit will have to be disabled as shown in my thread linked near the top of this post.
* Besides testing for voltage and then current, you also want to check for battery current draw before connecting your diode and completing your build. This is done by simply touching the negative probe of your DMM to the negative end of the battery, and the positive probe to the host. And then read the current/or voltage. (with the switch off) If you are getting any readings here, then you may not have disabled the stock circuit properly.
* It's a tight fit, but well worth the effort! Notice the little ground wire in this picture that gets good contact when you screw the head of the host in place:
* The battery negative is the host, the head of the host screws on, and makes contact with the wire shown in the above picture...
So you have to use your DMM to find the solder point that is the trace to that wire on the stock board for your lead wire that feeds your FlexDrive negative.
The positive lead comes from the switch leg that is continuous with the spring after you press the button.
But before you do any of that, you must make sure the stock circuit is disabled on the board.
My first one, I had working pefectly except for one little thing, the battery would slowly drain. I could get some slight current draw with my meter from battery negative to host.
So I looked further, and found that there was a tiny trace that was near the edge of the stock board. (not sure why, it had something to do with the little circuit that allows a momentary button to some how operate as a 'press on / press off' set up)
That's how this little key chain light is. It is a momentary button that somehow presses on, and stays on until you press it again.
Anyway, after I scraped through the board deep enough to sever the trace, it did not draw that small current from the battery any longer. I can leave the battery in there for months...
* I should mention that I assembled my 3 builds using version 3 FlexDrives that had to be 'trimmed' to fit the host. The version 4 FlexDrives are smaller. But I have not used a version 4 FlexDrive. I'm sure they will fit easier. However, they may be a little thicker than the version 3 FlexDrive.
* The heat shrink at the negative end of the battery will have to be cut off just a little to expose the metal contact of the battery for this build. Because you will not be using a spring in the tail cap:
* You will be installing your module/diode last. The module fit, will just slide into the head. So you will either use a very small amount of thermal adhesive, or better yet, I recommend the 'solder blob' method shown here:
http://laserpointerforums.com/f51/leadlight-blu-ray-flexdrive-803t-build-tips-37417.html
(Do this before you press your diode into the module)
The solder will stick to an AixiZ module if you get the module hot enough, and maybe use a little flux too.
I recommend my custom tool for this type of build. Because in case you want to remove the module, you cannot unscrew the head without twisting the wires and damaging the connections to your driver.
$23 dollars plus $3 dollars shipping for the custom tool. This will come in handy for Leadlight builds as well...
Jay
http://laserpointerforums.com/f39/fs-key-chain-cr2-kit-schweet-42773.html
Key Chain 10280 Kit:
You may have seen my Key Chain build that uses a FlexDrive, and is modified to fit a 200mAh 10280 battery...
I am going to offer this host as a kit that is modified for the battery fit, as well as the AixiZ module fit for the head. (as long as I can still get the hosts at Lowe's) I got some just last week, and have a few on hand...
But make sure you can get the 10280 battery! (links below)
Here's what 275mA's/78mW's of 445 looks like: (my recommended max current for this build using a 445 - you might push to 350mA's, but better to stay low IMO)
Blu-ray:
(Beam shot - with smoke)
Here's the thread that will give many details of the build and assembly:
http://laserpointerforums.com/f38/215mw-6x-key-chain-blu-ray-flexdrive-20124.html
This kit will only include:
* The host, which will have the head drilled out for an AixiZ fit, and the tail cap drilled out to fit the 10280 battery.
* $42 dollars plus $4 dollars shipping.
* Please read my shipping policy here!
Don't forget lens options!:
* 405-G-1 glass lens mod - $55 31% increase for blu-ray vs AixiZ acrylic! (new) See link in signature!
* 650-G-1 glass lens mod for red! (fit for AixiZ) - $52 25% increase for red vs AixiZ acrylic! (new) Shown here: http://laserpointerforums.com/f64/f...modification-fit-aixiz-25-increase-46332.html
For now, I will just offer this kit without a 'Hot' option. (without driver installed)
You will need: The battery, the module/diode, and the driver...
* FlexDrive:
http://hacylon.case.edu/ebay/laser_diode/Micro_FlexDrive.php
* 200mAh 10280 battery:
AW 10280 Unprotected Rechargeable Lithium Battery
* Charger for this size battery: (You want a charger that will not exceed a 1C charge rate)
Nano Charger
Build Tips:
* The stock circuit will have to be disabled as shown in my thread linked near the top of this post.
* Besides testing for voltage and then current, you also want to check for battery current draw before connecting your diode and completing your build. This is done by simply touching the negative probe of your DMM to the negative end of the battery, and the positive probe to the host. And then read the current/or voltage. (with the switch off) If you are getting any readings here, then you may not have disabled the stock circuit properly.
* It's a tight fit, but well worth the effort! Notice the little ground wire in this picture that gets good contact when you screw the head of the host in place:
* The battery negative is the host, the head of the host screws on, and makes contact with the wire shown in the above picture...
So you have to use your DMM to find the solder point that is the trace to that wire on the stock board for your lead wire that feeds your FlexDrive negative.
The positive lead comes from the switch leg that is continuous with the spring after you press the button.
But before you do any of that, you must make sure the stock circuit is disabled on the board.
My first one, I had working pefectly except for one little thing, the battery would slowly drain. I could get some slight current draw with my meter from battery negative to host.
So I looked further, and found that there was a tiny trace that was near the edge of the stock board. (not sure why, it had something to do with the little circuit that allows a momentary button to some how operate as a 'press on / press off' set up)
That's how this little key chain light is. It is a momentary button that somehow presses on, and stays on until you press it again.
Anyway, after I scraped through the board deep enough to sever the trace, it did not draw that small current from the battery any longer. I can leave the battery in there for months...
* I should mention that I assembled my 3 builds using version 3 FlexDrives that had to be 'trimmed' to fit the host. The version 4 FlexDrives are smaller. But I have not used a version 4 FlexDrive. I'm sure they will fit easier. However, they may be a little thicker than the version 3 FlexDrive.
* The heat shrink at the negative end of the battery will have to be cut off just a little to expose the metal contact of the battery for this build. Because you will not be using a spring in the tail cap:
* You will be installing your module/diode last. The module fit, will just slide into the head. So you will either use a very small amount of thermal adhesive, or better yet, I recommend the 'solder blob' method shown here:
http://laserpointerforums.com/f51/leadlight-blu-ray-flexdrive-803t-build-tips-37417.html
(Do this before you press your diode into the module)
The solder will stick to an AixiZ module if you get the module hot enough, and maybe use a little flux too.
I recommend my custom tool for this type of build. Because in case you want to remove the module, you cannot unscrew the head without twisting the wires and damaging the connections to your driver.
$23 dollars plus $3 dollars shipping for the custom tool. This will come in handy for Leadlight builds as well...
Jay
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