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Recently some possibly binned 9mm diodes surfaced running about 465nm(+/-) this is not that diode(NDB7675). I ordered that diode and put in it another host. From said host I removed this module. I want to put that new diode in the sinner host but I thought I would use the(old 445) 9mm to experiment with. It doesn't have a case pin so I had to get creative.
the theme of this build:
measure
measure
measure
From what I remember from the last sinner build was it was a very tight fit. Without a case pin I had to solder the neg lead to a brass tab to insert between the host and the module. I used a dremmel to shave off the difference .016in.
The module: sort of an ugly photo, I cleaned it up abit before inserting. At first I used a solder blob for my positive battery contact. I tested it out with a bench power supply and it wasn't going to work. I removed the solder and put this copper pad down and it worked much better.
Press it in!
there was a slight gap. to hold the module in solid I used some arctic silver thermal apoxy(oops I took a picture first) and ensured the tab made a tight connection. I always put an acrylic lens when fiddling so I don't dirty the G2 or the diode.
Weld up the stainless pocket clip and volla!
Output measures2553mW, Next to it is his little brother PLB520-B1
2X 10440 & 1 10440
The batteries have no problem with this setup regardless I keep duty cycles short. The copper body does dissipate the heat well and it fits well in my pocket.
It fits perfect in my pocket. great for astronomy club, of course when skies are clear of aircraft.
Thanks for looking everyone!
Jefferson
the theme of this build:
measure
measure
measure
From what I remember from the last sinner build was it was a very tight fit. Without a case pin I had to solder the neg lead to a brass tab to insert between the host and the module. I used a dremmel to shave off the difference .016in.
The module: sort of an ugly photo, I cleaned it up abit before inserting. At first I used a solder blob for my positive battery contact. I tested it out with a bench power supply and it wasn't going to work. I removed the solder and put this copper pad down and it worked much better.
Press it in!
there was a slight gap. to hold the module in solid I used some arctic silver thermal apoxy(oops I took a picture first) and ensured the tab made a tight connection. I always put an acrylic lens when fiddling so I don't dirty the G2 or the diode.
Weld up the stainless pocket clip and volla!
Output measures2553mW, Next to it is his little brother PLB520-B1
2X 10440 & 1 10440
The batteries have no problem with this setup regardless I keep duty cycles short. The copper body does dissipate the heat well and it fits well in my pocket.
It fits perfect in my pocket. great for astronomy club, of course when skies are clear of aircraft.
Thanks for looking everyone!
Jefferson