650nm 300mw module, opinions?

Found this one on ebay, if anyone has experience with this module or ebay seller I would appreciate it.

300mW+ 650nm Red High Power burning Laser Diode Module - eBay (item 280429021433 end time Dec-25-09 02:43:19 PST)

Thanks
LV555

I have not had any experience with this seller or this specific module. However, in the description the seller states that the module contains a "long die open can" laser diode and that it is "extracted from [a] new(never used) DVD Burner". Additionally, the seller states that "the ideal use of this open can diode is 250mW CW at 420mA". While I can't confirm it for sure, this description sounds extremely similar to the LPC-815 laser diode. You can buy or build a LPC-815 module for a lot less than the $41 ($36 module + $5 shipping) the Ebay seller is asking. For the most part you will get the same performance out of the LPC-815 diode as you will from the Ebay module.

Otherwise, the seller has a 99.8% feedback rating with over 2000 transactions, so I see nothing wrong with buying the module from him/her.

Hope that helps

LOC, in an aiXiz module, with an acrylic lens, and two wires soldered on. There is no driver. I'll sell you these all day for $30 shipped (and still be making money)

Plus, if you drive this anywhere near 350mW with the lens it comes with you will kill it.

Peace,
dave

Don't spend $41 on that.....

get this for $18 LPC-815 650nm red laser diode in focusing module - $18.99 : Modwerx Shop

Same exact thing

Dave your fast

dont waste your money on that... that seller is notorious for seriously over driving diodes... thats probably a 180mw diode like the others they sell.

Ok thanks for the heads up guys. 180-200mw 650nm Dilda would probably do just as well for less money.

LV555

Thanks for shaing:You can buy or build a LPC-815 module for a lot less than the $41 ($36 module + $5 shipping) the Ebay seller is asking