Pioneer 8X Blu-Ray-- BDR-203

rangedunits · Apr 13, 2009

Any burning ability? ;D DIY Blu-ray burner?

JLSE · Apr 13, 2009

I havent seen mention of it (I think..) but are these the same pinout as the 6x and 803's? Case neutral etc?

pullbangdead · Apr 13, 2009

quantile said:
Believe it or not:

My BDR-203 with it's 8x diode removed and swapped out for a PHR really does read Blu-Ray Discs!

I borrowed a BR movie disc from a friend and just played it back on my modded BDR-203. It was a bit reluctant at recognizing the disc at first, made some clicking noises, spun the motor up and down, but it finally read the disc fine. I can copy files from it at 8-10 MB/s.

How about the irony of a HD-DVD diode working in a BR drive ;-)

Here is a picture of the PHR in its new home:

LOL, that's awesome that it still works. Kinda makes sense I guess, but still, that's just cool. I remember some people getting the PHR diodes from the refurbished/discontinued Toshiba drives back in the day before we could get the sleds, and it was possible to just pluck out the violet diode and it would still keep working for CDs and DVDs, but this brings it to a whole new level! Kudos to you, sir.

quantile · Apr 13, 2009

WannaBurn said:
I havent seen mention of it (I think..) but are these the same pinout as the 6x and 803's? Case neutral etc?

Yes, exact same pinout. The neutral case pin isn't even soldered on. It's an easy swap, due to the location of the violet diode there is plenty of room to work. I didn't even remove the sled from the drive.

JLSE · Apr 13, 2009

quantile said:
[quote author=WannaBurn link=1236464366/352#369 date=1239639323]I havent seen mention of it (I think..) but are these the same pinout as the 6x and 803's? Case neutral etc?

Yes, exact same pinout. The neutral case pin isn't even soldered on. It's an easy swap, due to the location of the violet diode there is plenty of room to work. I didn't even remove the sled from the drive.

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Thanks, I know its a n00bish question, but at 200$ a pop it falls into the 'better safe than sorry' category

Traveller · Apr 13, 2009

intro74 said:
I installed mine on the host : Output is around 420mW at 255mA with the Jayrob magic lens

Congratulations - this is all just mind blowing, really! [smiley=beer.gif]

So if I've done my homework correctly, there are now three working 8x lasers - Daguin's, Quantile's and now Intro74's?

Jay, you gonna be no.4? Cool

jayrob · Apr 14, 2009

Yes! I just got mine built...

But mine is a little lower in efficiency. I believe it is a very nice longer wavelength though!

I have my BDR-203 in a Pocket Mini build set at 292mA's. (FlexDrive) I'm getting 375mW's with the 405-G-1 glass lens.

Still happy with that much power in such a tiny build!

Or, possibly it is the version 3 FlexDrive?? Maybe it is not really getting 292mA's like my test load got... Not sure about that, but it is very stable at 375mW's...

That's unbelievable that intro74 is getting 420mW's at only 255mA's in his Sony build!

Jay

Hemlock_Mike · Apr 14, 2009

Typing in BDR-203BKS no longer returns crap on fleabay. Must be sold out.

Mike

Spoz · Apr 14, 2009

quantile said:
Believe it or not:

My BDR-203 with its 8x diode removed and swapped out for a PHR really does read Blu-Ray Discs!

I borrowed a BR movie disc from a friend and just played it back on my modded BDR-203. It was a bit reluctant at recognizing the disc at first, made some clicking noises, spun the motor up and down, but it finally read the disc fine. I can copy files from it at 8-10 MB/s.

How about the irony of a HD-DVD diode working in a BR drive ;-)

Good job!

Just don't try to burn any blu-rays obviously, or you'll smoke that diode!

jayrob · Apr 14, 2009

Hemlock Mike said:
Typing in BDR-203BKS no longer returns crap on fleabay. Must be sold out.

Mike

I think your right Mike, there were a couple of vendors with multiple listings that probably sold out...

Just an update with my Pocket Mini BDR build, I swapped out the version 3 FlexDrive with a version 4 FlexDrive just in case the V3 wasn't keeping up with the higher forward voltage and I got the same results.

So it isn't the driver. It's just that my diode is lesser in efficiency. That's ok, sometimes the ones that are lesser in efficiency, are more durable!

(like Igor's first 6X)
Jay

quantile · Apr 14, 2009

Time to put the 8x in a host. It's a C3 stainless steel build (DX sku.11133) with a Dark Horse heatsink for the Aixiz module.

These are the parts:

The PCB of the original flashlight LED driver (with all components removed) was used for the positive battery contact. Negative contact is provided through the body, I had to remove some of the heatsink's anodizing to close the current path.

Here is the driver assembly in the Dark Horse heatsink:

I set the driver to 265mA, getting 307mW out of the Aixiz acryllic lens (still waiting for my 405-G glass lens)

jander6442 · Apr 14, 2009

quantile said:
Time to put the 8x in a host. It's a C3 stainless steel build (DX sku.11133) with a Dark Horse heatsink for the Aixiz module.

These are the parts:

The PCB of the original flashlight LED driver (with all components removed) was used for the positive battery contact. Negative contact is provided through the body, I had to remove some of the heatsink's anodizing to close the current path.

Here is the driver assembly in the Dark Horse heatsink:

I set the driver to 265mA, getting 307mW out of the Aixiz acryllic lens (still waiting for my 405-G glass lens)

quantile what driver is that? Nice build BTW.

FrancoRob · Apr 14, 2009

Woha, Quantile, it's a beautiful laser!

Once you'll get the 405G1 lens from JayRob, you'll easily get a Power Output of 380 - 390 mW. With such a power it will be no more necessary to focus exactly the beam for burning matches: I have focused to 10 m. my "poor" IgorT 154mW (with the 405G1) and I have been able to light a match at a distance less than 1 m (at this distance the dot is roughly 2x1 mm large - measured with the safety glasses).

Traveller · Apr 14, 2009

Bionic-Badger said:
Goregeous shot of that diode. I'm glad at least some people know how to take photos.

Yeah, Quantile's photography is top notch

What sets his work apart from mine is the damned lighting... it's bloody perfect! I'm guessing soft-box or really good white balance (via manual setting or post-processing).

Looks like erns and I will have to step up to the challange

@Quantile: I'm working with a 350D/50D & EF-S 60mm. You said you're also an EOS man... I'm guessing you have the EF 100 2.8 with macros like that...

jayrob said:
...mine is a little lower in efficiency. I believe it is a very nice longer wavelength though!

Jay, I know this 8x mission is a race to the top but personally-speaking, wavelength is more important than top mW, once you cross some reasonable mW threshold

This is particularly true with 405nm wavelengths, which is still a difficult wavelength for my eyes... :-?

So if you really do have a 410nm+ beauty than do yourself the favor of not pushing it. I'm certain that you will come across more efficient diodes in the future but less certain you will come across such vivid ones as often...

Speaking of which... BEAM PICS PLEASE!!!

Kenom · Apr 14, 2009

so am I understanding correctly that this monster diode can also be found in a sony drive?? What model?
*Kenom goes back and searches. SONY BWU-300S

daguin · Apr 14, 2009

Kenom said:
so am I understanding correctly that this monster diode can also be found in a sony drive?? What model?
*Kenom goes back and searches. SONY BWU-300S

I don't think anyone has checked out the LG 8X yet either.

http://cgi.ebay.com/LG-BH08LS20-8X-...4|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318|301:0|293:1|294:50

We'll have to be careful with this one. The LG ""[highlight]B[/highlight]H08LS"" is a burner. The LG ""[highlight]C[/highlight]H08LS"" is a reader.

Peace,
dave

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