FS: New Pen Host Kits! Switch board with Spring Option - Nice!

• Jun 23, 2009

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Re: FS: New Pen Host Kits! All Parts Included - Nice!

Stonetek has some cheap ones that you can experiment with...

They are case positive. I have not messed with IR much at all.
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• Jul 21, 2009

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Re: FS: New Pen Host Kits! All Parts Included - Nice!

Price drop!

Now $11 dollars each. Plus shipping... (with a momentary switch included - see 1st post)
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• Jul 23, 2009

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Re: FS: New Pen Host Kits! All Parts Included - Nice!

iknitsteel, I sent your Pen Hosts today. (Wednesday)

Thanks!
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• Jul 25, 2009

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Re: FS: New Pen Host Kits! All Parts Included - Nice!

So will a aixiz module just screw into these pens? i dont understand how you mount them in there.

 

• Jul 25, 2009

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Re: FS: New Pen Host Kits! All Parts Included - Nice!

The AixiZ module slide in...

So you have to use a small amount of thermal adhesive. But you still want good contact with the host, so if you use adhesive, use just a spot or two.

I like the 'solder blob' method myself. If you get the module hot enough, it will take some solder. You can use some flux to help. Then you can file the solder spots down a little for a perfect 'press' fit. See here:
http://laserpointerforums.com/f51/leadlight-blu-ray-flexdrive-803t-build-tips-37417.html
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• Jul 25, 2009

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Re: FS: New Pen Host Kits! All Parts Included - Nice!

also one more question. will a Micro-Drive laser driver by rkcstr fit in these hosts?

 

• Jul 25, 2009

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Re: FS: New Pen Host Kits! All Parts Included - Nice!

Yes, I say that because a full length AixiZ module will fit. So since a rkcstr driver fits inside an AixiZ module, I'm sure it could fit this host!

Fine, flexible wire is recommended for this tight build. I like the wire found inside a mouse cord...
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• Jul 25, 2009

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Re: FS: New Pen Host Kits! All Parts Included - Nice!

This build is very nice and heavy in your hand. I've built 2 so far. LOVE em.

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• Jul 25, 2009

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Re: FS: New Pen Host Kits! All Parts Included - Nice!

Here is what the button looks like mounted in the holder

click to make it bigger




and one by its self

 

• Jul 25, 2009

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Re: FS: New Pen Host Kits! All Parts Included - Nice!

hey jay i would like to try one out please how do i pal pal you

 

• Jul 26, 2009

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Sending PM John...


iknitsteel, looking good!
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• Jul 26, 2009

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Re: FS: New Pen Host Kits! All Parts Included - Nice!

I was thinking about putting a lpc-815 in one of these using a rckstr driver. So if I make it case negative, I can just solder the case pin of the diode to the negative pin of the diode, and then just connect the positive input of the driver to the positive battery connection, and having nothing connected to the negative input of the driver. Does that sound right?

 

• Jul 26, 2009

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Re: FS: New Pen Host Kits! All Parts Included - Nice!

Hey Jay,

If you still have some left, Ill grab 3 satin black finish ones, and one Chrome, with the extra hole. PM Sent.

Cheers
Dave

 

• Jul 26, 2009

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Re: FS: New Pen Host Kits! All Parts Included - Nice!

bryce007 said:

I was thinking about putting a lpc-815 in one of these using a rckstr driver. So if I make it case negative, I can just solder the case pin of the diode to the negative pin of the diode, and then just connect the positive input of the driver to the positive battery connection, and having nothing connected to the negative input of the driver. Does that sound right?

Click to expand...

With the long open can red diode, the negative pin, is the diode case pin. So no need to touch two pins together.

The method you described will work fine, as long as the module is grounded to the host, and the driver used, has it's negative input and output connections internally continuous.

I know for sure that the FlexDrive is made this way. I'm not sure the rkcstr driver is, but perhaps someone can chime in on this...





blackspirt, I have them on hand for you! PM responded...
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• Jul 28, 2009

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Re: FS: New Pen Host Kits! All Parts Included - Nice!

Pen Hosts that shipped today: (Monday)

blackspirit (3 black, 1 chrome)
bryce007 (and other item)

:thanks:
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• Jul 28, 2009

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Re: FS: New Pen Host Kits! All Parts Included - Nice!

Thanks jay, the leadlight was pretty easy to disassemble! A beautiful host..