Wtb> Drivers and diodes

I'm looking to buy a few things from the following list of parts, PM me with prices if you've got them!

--BDR-203 sled with the 405 and 658 diodes.
--V5 flexdrive (if set around 400-700mA already, that's a bonus)
--Some o-rings, any color, GITD or not.
--LPC-826 diode
--A130/140 diodes

I have no solid prices on any of these, so just PM me if you've got them! Thank you!

Hey, I have a Flexdrive that looks ugly but functions normally. My noob friend was using it and made a mess with his solder. Let me know what current you want it set at and I can do that and attatch wires for you, let me know how long you need the wires. I would only ask $15 for the driver and $3 for shipping.

I still have some A140's if you want.

Also I have an A240 diode you can have for $30

600ma is fine for the "300mw" mits correct? 600ma would do swimingly, thanks a ton for the deal! How much for the 140's eyty? I also might take that 240 off you yob, but I don't know the current of 240's, can either the 1 or 2 series handle the 1.62A loads we put the M's and H's through?

What size o-rings are you looking for?

I have a couple of GITD ones that are around 20 mm inside diameter. I have no plans for them and if you can use them you can have them.

bloompyle said:

600ma is fine for the "300mw" mits correct? 600ma would do swimingly, thanks a ton for the deal! How much for the 140's eyty? I also might take that 240 off you yob, but I don't know the current of 240's, can either the 1 or 2 series handle the 1.62A loads we put the M's and H's through?

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Sean, not to bust your balls, but you should know all this by now. Or at least how to quickly look it up. I'm not an electronics expert, but the basic laser building is not that hard. I mean $48 for a flex and 445nm diode is a steal no matter what output you get. Its a no brainer.

Tech_Junkie said:

Sean, not to bust your balls, but you should know all this by now. Or at least how to quickly look it up. I'm not an electronics expert, but the basic laser building is not that hard. I mean $48 for a flex and 445nm diode is a steal no matter what output you get. Its a no brainer.

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The flex is not for the 445. The flex is for a single Li-ion mit build. The 445 is for a combined 445 labby with a PBS. Keep in mind, I was first banned when these things were still in the testing phase and people were weary of putting 1A into them. Then I came back with the A's being nearly obsolete, I know an ok amount on the 130/140's, but I almost never hear a thing on the 240's. The reason I ask about whether 600mA is goo for the 300mW Mits is due to the thread about them a while back when DTR ran them up to 1.6A with no obvious damage, yet I only see ~400-450mW builds. This is my first contact with these diodes, so I'm a little interested about this disconnect. I was merely trying to learn, I'll just resort to searching, sorry for wasting your time.

Also, I realize it's a no brainer, but some people reset their drives to 0 before selling them, I was simply saying if they're in that range, don't even bother because that's where I want it anyway. Just makes things easier for both parties.

jcranmer said:

What size o-rings are you looking for?

I have a couple of GITD ones that are around 20 mm inside diameter. I have no plans for them and if you can use them you can have them.

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That should work, the inside diameter of my Kryton groove circular grooves (the three near the top of the barrel) are measuring 21.59mm These will be add a proper pop to my builds, how much for the lot?

You can make a test load for under $20 and never have to worry about pre setting again.

In every testing thread there is a recommended setting. There are also another 10 threads asking the same questions. So I dont know why you are having a hard time finding info. To date we are only using 4 common wavelengths. This is not a lot to learn, and there is a ton of info on each.

I think you are over thinking it. Research one build at a time, instead of trying to absorb all of it.

Ask Glenn for the BDR-203 sled. He is in US too so that will cut the shipping cost.
Or I can help you with one BDR-203. I have one sled spare.

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You can make a test load for under $20 and never have to worry about pre setting again.

In every testing thread there is a recommended setting. There are also another 10 threads asking the same questions. So I dont know why you are having a hard time finding info. To date we are only using 4 common wavelengths. This is not a lot to learn, and there is a ton of info on each.

I think you are over thinking it. Research one build at a time, instead of trying to absorb all of it.

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I will go and reread that thread. The 25+ pages were a bit overwhelming when I first found it, but reading it will be for the best, thank you for the tip, you're right, sorry again to waste your time.

Blord said:

Ask Glenn for the BDR-203 sled. He is in US too so that will cut the shipping cost.
Or I can help you with one BDR-203. I have one sled spare.

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Last time I asked Glenn about them, he did not have any, I'll shoot him another PM to gauge whether that still stands, could you give me a quote on your sled just in case? Are both diodes intact?

You're not wasting my time.

Only read the posts from the person who does the testing. Usually they will post their findings in the first post. If not start from the end and work your way back.

Its really not that tough, just stay focused on one thing at a time and you'll be fine. Once you have one under your belt, move on to the next, ect.

bloompyle said:

That should work, the inside diameter of my Kryton groove circular grooves (the three near the top of the barrel) are measuring 21.59mm These will be add a proper pop to my builds, how much for the lot?

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I have exactly 3 of them. I'll just drop them in a first class envelope free of charge. Hopefully they will work for you. (And I measured them correctly.)

Shoot me a PM with your address in it and I'll get them out to you in the morning.

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I have exactly 3 of them. I'll just drop them in a first class envelope free of charge. Hopefully they will work for you. (And I measured them correctly.)

Shoot me a PM with your address in it and I'll get them out to you in the morning.

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3 will be excellent, that will cover all 3 spots on a kryton =] Also, I will not accept a freebie, PM me your paypal, I have to at least cover shipping costs, I wouldn't feel right otherwise.

EDIT: All A series diodes should not pushed passed 1.4W.

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EDIT: All A series diodes should not pushed passed 1.4W.

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Thank you for the tip :beer: