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Re: The time has come for $250 Direct green didoes
Is this what Mrs. Frankenstein uses when Frankie is out of town and she's feeling lonely?
On the serious side, I couldn't help myself, you need to get the performance specs, especially the divergence angle and beam shape. Typically these direct inject diodes are designed for use in projectors where the more divergence the better.
If this is case and I'm almost certain it is, then I don't see much of a market for individual 50mw diodes for $250. Even if ordering 100, I bet the price is still over $150 each. I just don't see lots of people who are so hungry for a 515nm 50mw that will cost the hobbyist close to $200 by the time a host, driver and lens are taken into account and that's if the divergence and beam shape are good.
I'm still interested to find out the specs on these and what reduction in price can be had for quantity.
What is a green "didoe"?I contacted Laser66 last week about prices. Just wingin it here, I expected to be shut down with a 4 digit price. However, at 11:08am this morning, I received a very wonderful email from Will:
"Sean:
We are primarily shipping the <515nm devices. There have been production delays, but we are expecting to restock next week. The above devices are $250 with a value added feature added for sale: lens/ housing, and / or driver.
With production yields increasing, with higher wavelengths dominating, there is a shift towards higher wavelength devices. Prior to this, the > 515nm devices were nearly 5X the cost of the other parts. This is obviously changing for the better with lower costs for the highly desirable wavelengths.
I'd like to discuss your situation over the phone, so we understand your needs. Can you include your telephone number?
Will Roberts, Owner"
We discussed things further, and after exchanging a few emails, I found out he is apparently getting a shipment next week of these <515nm diodes, and they will in fact be for sale for $250 Now that price is no big deal for those avid wavelength hunters. As it is we pay 2-4 times that for high end 473 and 589/593, and for some "50mW single mode diode that will make nice beams" that is AMAZING. So, get your PMs and emails sent (sorry Will :naAlso, I was given full permission to post this (I figured it might cause some issues if prices weren't final or something) but he did give permission to post this. So good luck with your 50mW direct green builds folks! I can't wait to start mine in a few months
Is this what Mrs. Frankenstein uses when Frankie is out of town and she's feeling lonely?
On the serious side, I couldn't help myself, you need to get the performance specs, especially the divergence angle and beam shape. Typically these direct inject diodes are designed for use in projectors where the more divergence the better.
If this is case and I'm almost certain it is, then I don't see much of a market for individual 50mw diodes for $250. Even if ordering 100, I bet the price is still over $150 each. I just don't see lots of people who are so hungry for a 515nm 50mw that will cost the hobbyist close to $200 by the time a host, driver and lens are taken into account and that's if the divergence and beam shape are good.
I'm still interested to find out the specs on these and what reduction in price can be had for quantity.
