Hello LPF,
new member here, I recently attempted to begin my laser hobby(/obsession) by building a PHR803 blu ray laser using the diode, laser focusing module and driver all from modwerx. After recieving my parts I carefully soldered the leads onto the driver, but in my inexperience, screwing the azxis module back together, I snapped both the positive and negative lead off of my beautiful (now useless) diode.
My question is simple, am I screwed? I am not completely against purchasing a new diode, but I thought I'd at least ask if anyone has any bright ideas. I tried inserting paperclips into the holes and supergluing them in the precise location to avoid a short circuit, but was unsuccessful. Should I try this again?, should I try some other great idea?, should I just give up and buy a new diode, and be a hell of a lot more careful the next time?
any advice/comments is greatly appreciated!
-eric (apache)
new member here, I recently attempted to begin my laser hobby(/obsession) by building a PHR803 blu ray laser using the diode, laser focusing module and driver all from modwerx. After recieving my parts I carefully soldered the leads onto the driver, but in my inexperience, screwing the azxis module back together, I snapped both the positive and negative lead off of my beautiful (now useless) diode.
My question is simple, am I screwed? I am not completely against purchasing a new diode, but I thought I'd at least ask if anyone has any bright ideas. I tried inserting paperclips into the holes and supergluing them in the precise location to avoid a short circuit, but was unsuccessful. Should I try this again?, should I try some other great idea?, should I just give up and buy a new diode, and be a hell of a lot more careful the next time?
any advice/comments is greatly appreciated!
-eric (apache)
