Mxdl lasers for sale 35$

ok well i think the laser diode went bad or sum thing because it wont turn on,might be the batteries idk.
35$ plus shipping
ill ship worldwide.
the laser was very powerful before it started to not work anymore

BST is down thar.
|
v

Hmm, $35 dollars for housing...

how much did Jake sell it to you originally anyway.

Thats not even a mxdl..

..lazer... ;D ;D ;D

Dingers said:

Hmm, $35 dollars for housing...

how much did Jake sell it to you originally anyway.

Click to expand...

he sold it to orig for 50$

stopped working? That sucks! help me out (I know there is another thread about this build, but I don't feel like browsing) Wes, What kind of batts does this one take? If they're cr123's and it includes them, I might be interested.

HOWEVER, on a more important note, now since you exposed that your laser just all of a sudden stopped working, maybe you should pull Jake into the thread. I don't know, it just doesn't sound right. How did the laser just stop working? What does jake have to say about that? :-/

was the buy and sell section too far to scroll?

Ace82 said:

stopped working? That sucks!  help me out (I know there is another thread about this build, but I don't feel like browsing) Wes, What kind of batts does this one take?  If they're cr123's and it includes them, I might be interested.  

HOWEVER, on a more important note, now since you exposed that your laser just all of a sudden stopped working, maybe you should pull Jake into the thread.  I don't know, it just doesn't sound right.  How did the laser just stop working?  What does jake have to say about that?   :-/

Click to expand...

Overdriving a ~130mW diode to output 250-300mW good enough reason? :

It wasn't overdriven, check the thread in the buy, sell section.

This guy needs to stop trying to sell his broken and or defective lasers here. First the mode hopping dx true 50 and now a dead red burner and another red burner that he dropped.

The truth is, I really don't care and just want Wes to post a link (although I have been looking for a good cr123 host).  Plus, I agree with Razako here.  But, as it seems, he has no knowledge of how to build his own lasers so parts are no good to him.  I think $35 is a bit steep, maybe for a used functioning red diy, but not one that requires a re-build.  

Truthfully Wes, I think you should probably consider why/what/where and how you start threads.  This should be in buy/sell/trade section.  That way cOLD doesn't have to keep moving these threads to keep the forum organized.  More importantly, you should be thinking about your future.  ;D No, seriously, what do you plan on doing for the rest of your life?  If your interests in lasers are genuine, then you should be self-motivated to learn basic electronics (series, parallel, soldering, etc.).  If I were you, I would have tore that sucker apart and replaced the diode, after of coarse first talking to the seller about why he sold me a bunk unit (unless I damaged it), but I don't buy - I build.  Seriously though, I think every person should have a basic understanding of electronics.  I have been soldering since I was 10.   There is nothing more gratifying then building your own laser (building the actual diode may be considered "advanced electronics"  ;D ) or understanding that you can take on other little electronic projects.  

Most of my wasted money I've spent has nothing physical to show for it except for knowledge.  And that's priceless.   :'( <--- happy tears.

Seriously though, don't be afraid!  You can do it!  Replace the diode!  All you need is a little patience, a good soldering iron, some solder and some pliers a steady hand, (like the one you need to burn a match) and it should be simple.  I never failed.  Extracting them can be a bitch, but usually not.  

At least, find out what exactly is wrong with your unit so people know exactly what their buying. Nobody want's a "maybe".

Good bye - Ace

Ace82 said:

stopped working? That sucks! help me out (I know there is another thread about this build, but I don't feel like browsing) Wes, What kind of batts does this one take? If they're cr123's and it includes them, I might be interested.

HOWEVER, on a more important note, now since you exposed that your laser just all of a sudden stopped working, maybe you should pull Jake into the thread. I don't know, it just doesn't sound right. How did the laser just stop working? What does jake have to say about that? :-/

Click to expand...

yeah it works, but its not as bright as it was. before it was burning and then a min later i turned it on again and it would not burn and was very dim. ill include 2x Cr123A for 5$ more.
yes its powered by 2 cr123a.
it was originally a green laser, that jake tour the shit out of shit and made it into a very nice burner. i think all it need is a new diode which they aren't very expensive at all like 20$

Ace82 said:

The truth is, I really don't care and just want Wes to post a link (although I have been looking for a good cr123 host). Plus, I agree with Razako here. But, as it seems, he has no knowledge of how to build his own lasers so parts are no good to him. I think $35 is a bit steep, maybe for a used functioning red diy, but not one that requires a re-build.

Truthfully Wes, I think you should probably consider why/what/where and how you start threads. This should be in buy/sell/trade section. That way cOLD doesn't have to keep moving these threads to keep the forum organized. More importantly, you should be thinking about your future. ;D No, seriously, what do you plan on doing for the rest of your life? If your interests in lasers are genuine, then you should be self-motivated to learn basic electronics (series, parallel, soldering, etc.). If I were you, I would have tore that sucker apart and replaced the diode, after of coarse first talking to the seller about why he sold me a bunk unit (unless I damaged it), but I don't buy - I build. Seriously though, I think every person should have a basic understanding of electronics. I have been soldering since I was 10. There is nothing more gratifying then building your own laser (building the actual diode may be considered "advanced electronics" ;D ) or understanding that you can take on other little electronic projects.

Most of my wasted money I've spent has nothing physical to show for it except for knowledge. And that's priceless. :'( <--- happy tears.

Seriously though, don't be afraid! You can do it! Replace the diode! All you need is a little patience, a good soldering iron, some solder and some pliers a steady hand, (like the one you need to burn a match) and it should be simple. I never failed. Extracting them can be a bitch, but usually not.

At least, find out what exactly is wrong with your unit so people know exactly what their buying. Nobody want's a "maybe".

Good bye - Ace

Click to expand...

i Already thought about my future.
i have been building Custom pc's Since i was 10.
im very good at soldering and i know how to work with static and electronics.
maybe if somebody thought me, i would actually like to build lasers.
i use lasers for lots of things, but once they break i have no use for parts like you said .

Here's the link to the thread in the buy, sell, & trade section.

I am 100% Positive that its the diode thats bad.

Of course it's the diode, a dead laser diode will still lase, but it'll be very weak. (weaker than one of those laser pointers you can get at the dollar store) ;D
That's why if I ever sell a laser I'll be sure to make that person understand that there's a chance the diode might burn out. Diodes are different, some are strong and last a long time, and some are weak and last from a couple of hours to a couple of minutes. So you can't guarantee that a home made laser will work for months, or years.