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FS: Pocket Mini Build Kit! - Easy Assembly!

Elektrotechniker

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Ok so I just turned on the laser for approximately 30 seconds and this time I think I felt a very little warmth on the very top of the head at 23 seconds. but it was only a bit, maybe nothing. it wasnt warm after i turned it off too.Strange.
 
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Sounds like it's fine...

Your going to get a little warmth after 30 seconds or a minute with your red build. That's why I always use a 1 minute on / 1 minute off duty cycle.

Igor has mentioned that a duty cycle may not be necessary when he was testing blu-ray diodes. But I figure it can't hurt! (he never finished explaining his theory though)
Jay
 
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Hey thanks for extra info and I have to say I am doing like 10 min duty cicles off and then using my laser for max 30 secs everytime. Its simple. I don't have anything do with it if I run it that often. so I just leave it to rest xD
 
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Two pill pieces??

You mean the round battery contact board to the pill?

In the first post of this thread, it is a 'picture tutorial' of the assembly. Plus there are some 'Build tips' at the bottom of the post as well...
Jay
 
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No the thing holding the driver to the thing holding the diode.

Do you glue it or somthing??
 
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Only if you cannot screw the assembly into the head of the host without letting the wires get twisted...

You could use a very small amount of adhesive to connect the heatsink to the pill, but I have found that it is not necessary, because you can 'pinch' the assembly tight together between your thumb and ring finger.

See the 'build tips' in the first post.
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whats a pill?
if its the power bit could i buy a hot option just the pill and the flexdrive preset?
i am willing to pay how ever much it would cost
 
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The pill is part of the host, it holds the round battery contact/circuit board, and is what the emitter is mounted on...

Take a look at the 6th picture down in the first post of this thread, and you will see a picture of how it is slightly modified for this build.

I would recommend just getting the complete kit. Host/heatsink/drill the pill. Then the 'Hot' option includes the installation of a FlexDrive into the pill with lead wires ready, and current set as shown here:
http://laserpointerforums.com/laser_pointer_forums_3/forum/showthread.php?t=22537&page=5#108
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wwslubs, just to let you know that your Pocket Mini kit with 'Hot' option is shipping today. (Monday)

I have the driver set at 125mA's per you request...

Post back when you do your build! :)
Jay
 
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pikapfw, your Pocket Mini basic kit is shipping today. (Tuesday)

Post back when you do your build! :)
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PJ Kash, your Pocket Mini kit with 'Hot' option is shipping today with your 405-G-1 glass lens and other item. (Wednesday)

Set at 180mA's per your request. (blu-ray test load)

I hope your build goes well! Maybe post back with some pictures huh?

:thanks:
Jay
 
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JensT, I am shipping your Pocket Mini kit with 'Hot' option (and other item) today. (Thursday)

I have it set at 90mA's per your request. (blu-ray test load)

Hope you build goes well! :)
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jeffd, I am shipping your Pocket Mini kit with 'Hot' option today. (Wednesday)

I have the driver set at 125mA's per our discussion...


I know you guys must be loving these builds... Sure would like to hear back from more of you guys! :)
Jay
 
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