Recent content by snowcruiser_91

Hello, I purchased a 200mW green laser from o-like, and requested that it be shipped separate from the batteries/charger, as I was told this would increase the chances of it making it to the US with customs, etc. Today I recieved the bottom of the laser, with the key for it, and the...

will the bluray burn better than the green? which would burn more objects? would it be better for me to ask o-like not to ship batteries, and just purchase a good set of rechargeable ones locally or somewhere else online? also, is there a particular type of battery hat would be better to use...

Thank you HanMan and Greenmechanic, I will take that into consideration. Can anyone else that possibly owns one of the two lasers I mentioned in the OP give me some input on there capabilities, etc...? thanks

Hello all, I haven't been very active on the forum, but I have had a few lasers...a home built red dvd diode burning pointer, and a couple green ~35mW's... I am looking for another burning laser, either BluRay, or a Greenie. That's where my decision needs to be made, I have looked specifically...

thanks, another quick question Dave, what is the role of the aixiz housing, other than holding the diode, and acting as a heat sink....anything?

ya, probably too late....oh well, it was just a spare... as for now, what would be my best option for a quick burning red laser? I already have an aixiz housing on the way, the 650nm 5mw 12X30mm case one..... what would be the best diode for me to use with this? preferably one that I don't...

ok, well I hadnt found this site at the point i started the project, and from instructions read elsewhere, i was told to test the polarity using two double a batteries...........sorry thanks

Hello, I had a spare GH22NP20 lg 22x dvd burner, and decided to try at the "kipkay laser flashlight hack"... so I have taken apart the burner, and have a couple diodes, I believe....they seem to have no response to 2 double a batteries, and I want to make sure I have extracted the diode...