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Best host for a DIY Blue-Ray build

Which host would you prefer as a laser-newbie?

  • Ultrafire WF-602D

    Votes: 2 25.0%
  • Romisen RC-A4

    Votes: 1 12.5%
  • Ultrafire MCU-C7s

    Votes: 3 37.5%
  • UltraFire A40B

    Votes: 1 12.5%
  • Ultrafire UF-010

    Votes: 1 12.5%

  • Total voters
    8
  • Poll closed .

bigG

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Hey guys,
i'm planning to build a blue-ray laser with a DX-host
I've some hosts i prefer, but don't know which is the best for my first laser-build! It should be small, unlike the MXDL, the most proposed host for newbies. But also not small like a keychain.
I want to use a PHR-803T Diode in an AiXiZ-housing with a Dr Lava flexdrive.
Now,that are the best hosts i found on DX:


DealExtreme: $13.75 Ultrafire WF-602D 3.6V Cree Flashlight (CR123A)
This is the host jayrob uses, but i think it's a bit small for my first DIY laser

DealExtreme: $14.80 Romisen RC-A4 Cree Q3-WC 3-Mode 150-Lumen LED Flashlight - Grey (1*CR123A)
This host looks pretty cool, but you can only unscrew it to two parts. And it has a clip. But I don't know if this would be a problem, because u can't reach the clicky switch at the end.

DealExtreme: $12.99 Ultrafire MCU-C7s Cree Q5-WC 3-Mode 230-Lumen Memory LED Flashlight (1*CR123A)
This host is dust-proof or maybe even a bit waterproof. But if every time I want focus the beam of the laser, I have to unscrew the whole flashlight. It has also cool green-glowing o-rings appropriate to a 405nM beam.

DealExtreme: $13.94 UltraFire A40B Cree Q5-WC 220-Lumen GITD 5-Mode Memory LED Flashlight (1*CR123A)
This flashlight looks cool and is unscrewable to three parts. But maybe the clip of it is a little bit flimsy.

DealExtreme: $12.74 Ultrafire UF-010 Cree Q3-WC 5-Mode 200-Lumen LED Flashlight (1*CR123A)
Almost like the flashlight above.

Now please write what host do you thing would be the best.

Thanks
bigG
 

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You should buy a kit from a member - jayrob is reccommended - instead of buying the host and heatsink apart. Much easier :)
 
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I voted for Ultrafire WF-602D but I forgot that Ultrafire MCU-C7s can become modded to be water proof. If you want some cool beamshots inside water go for the MCU-C7s. Blu ray light inside the water becomes "blue" to the human eye :) Have a look at this thread, by iskor: http://laserpointerforums.com/f38/water-proof-blu-ray-43056.html

Also, as Grix said, it's a better idea to get a kit from Jayrob. I 've dealt with him once and hadn't had any problems at all.

Cheers, Peter
 
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I don't see Kryton Groove on the poll. I'm confused.

Kryton = best heatsinking ever. My next choice is the ehgemus hosts. They are very nice as well.
 
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thank you for your fast answers^^
yea, i've already thought about buying a kit from jayrob, exspecially with the Ultrafire WF-602D, but i've decided to build the whole thing myself. I've a friend who can made me a heatsink for my build, so i don't have to buy one. to build the laser myself is the challenge for me. I really don't want buy a just-fit-together-kit. If i follow the the guides and instructions i dare building a laser myself

thanks
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thank you for your fast answers^^
yea, i've already thought about buying a kit from jayrob, exspecially with the Ultrafire WF-602D, but i've decided to build the whole thing myself. I've a friend who can made me a heatsink for my build, so i don't have to buy one. to build the laser myself is the challenge for me. I really don't want buy a just-fit-together-kit. If i follow the the guides and instructions i dare building a laser myself

thanks
bigG

True, you get the most satisfaction with a laser that you put a lot of work into.
 
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thank you for your fast answers^^
yea, i've already thought about buying a kit from jayrob, exspecially with the Ultrafire WF-602D, but i've decided to build the whole thing myself. I've a friend who can made me a heatsink for my build, so i don't have to buy one. to build the laser myself is the challenge for me. I really don't want buy a just-fit-together-kit. If i follow the the guides and instructions i dare building a laser myself

thanks
bigG

Just make sure there will be no gaps between the heatsink and the module.
 
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There will always be some gap, but you want to try to get as close to press fit as possible.

BTW, your avatar is awesome.

XD thanks :)
If he is going to use aixiz module he wants the heatsink to have a 11.9 mm hole and with a good setscrew everything will be ok. So he needs an exactly 11.9 mm hole.
 
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True, you get the most satisfaction with a laser that you put a lot of work into.

Yes, that's exactly what i tried to say :D

And i will measure the host when i get it and let make the heatsink then.
And i think the whole in it for the aixiz should be only a fractin of a mmm greater than he modul itself right? And i heard that it would be good to stick the aixiz in the heatsink and the heatsink in the host with some thermal heat-sink compound.

thanks
bigG
 
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Yes, that's exactly what i tried to say :D

And i will measure the host when i get it and let make the heatsink then.
And i think the whole in it for the aixiz should be only a fractin of a mmm greater than he modul itself right? And i heard that it would be good to stick the aixiz in the heatsink and the heatsink in the host with some thermal heat-sink compound.

thanks
bigG

You want to pick your aixiz module, then machine the heatsink. All aixiz modules will be a slightly different size. And yes, heat-sink compound or thermal epoxy is recommended.
 

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XD thanks :)
If he is going to use aixiz module he wants the heatsink to have a 11.9 mm hole and with a good setscrew everything will be ok. So he needs an exactly 11.9 mm hole.

yes, you're right. i'll do it exactly like that
then i have only to measure the inside of the flashlight and to lathe a thread for a set-screw in the complete heatsink

thanks
bigG
 
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I highly recomend the Ultrafire MCU-C7s
Solid host all around + it's small and can be made to be waterproof. FYI: you can see it being used in my avatar.

If you want a kit...check with Jayrob. He has many kits for sale and all of them are great!!!
 




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