Welcome to Laser Pointer Forums - discuss green laser pointers, blue laser pointers, and all types of lasers

LPF Donation via Stripe | LPF Donation - Other Methods

Links below open in new window

ArcticMyst Security by Avery

First 9mm build 1.8A

M

magestik

0
Joined
Jul 2, 2013
Messages
3
Points
0
Hey,
This is my first build / first post :)
I used a Nichia NDB7875 445nm 9mm with a 405-G-2 lens.
As for the host, i used a Hexbright flashlight (originally from kickstarter).





I also used a jack so i can remove / change the diode or put something else.



Inside the host is a USB rechargeable, fully programmable circuit, with 1.8A limitation.

i PWMed three different output power so i can use the low/middle power to adjust the focus before going to full power.





For now the end isn't as pretty as i'd like, but i really like the host :)

I hope you guys like it too :)
 





Lazerbeak

Lazerbeak

0
Joined
Apr 19, 2013
Messages
2,246
Points
63
That's really impressive Magestik! The host is very unique and the modular setup is awesome. 3 power levels and USB rechargeable. Just a brilliant build :gj:

Beamshots pleez :D

~ LB
 
Pi R Squared

Pi R Squared

0
Joined
May 14, 2013
Messages
3,438
Points
0
magestik that is one of the most clever and unusual builds yet, its got to be one of a kind.:gj:
Don't forget to introduce yourself in the welcome area.
 
Eudaimonium

Eudaimonium

0
Joined
Feb 5, 2008
Messages
6,252
Points
83
Can't say I really like the host... :D

But if it works, it's good. That copper heatsink, it appears as it's made for Aurora C6 host.

Note, you are HARDLY getting 3W from 1.8 Amps, my guess would be around 2 Watts, with G- series lens.

But even 2 Watts is a LOT of power, always be sure to take care where's it pointed!
 
M

magestik

0
Joined
Jul 2, 2013
Messages
3
Points
0
Thank you :)

Eudaimonium said:
Note, you are HARDLY getting 3W from 1.8 Amps, my guess would be around 2 Watts, with G- series lens
Click to expand...

Yes, i must have written 3W somewhere, but not here, as i'm hardware limited to 1.8A, i know it can't be 3W :)
Anyway even 2W gives a nice beam, of course i'll make some pictures with a proper camera.
 
RawPaul

RawPaul

0
Joined
Mar 12, 2013
Messages
110
Points
0
Very nice build sir. I never would have thought of an inter-changeable host. And BTW, welcome to the forum. +1 for you.
 
Last edited:
norbyx

norbyx

0
Joined
Apr 18, 2013
Messages
1,202
Points
48
Well it's a quite interesting build you have there, I really thing that you did a nice thing in the modular setup. Congratulations
 
H

Huntor0

0
Joined
Aug 24, 2012
Messages
7
Points
1
Very cool build, I really like the host as well. I may have to pick one up.
 
IsaacT

IsaacT

0
Joined
Aug 25, 2010
Messages
5,947
Points
83
Using the headphone jack is a cool idea!!! *time to think*
 
grainde

grainde

0
Joined
Jan 29, 2012
Messages
3,164
Points
113
Great idea with the headphone jack and the USB rechargeable functionality!

Just one thought though, perhaps next time you could use a driver in the heatsink, instead of the circuit on the battery, or have some way to adjust the current on the internal board (perhaps programed switch or pot). That way you could actually swap out the entire heatsink/diode head to have the correct current for a new diode/laser?

Anyway extremely inventive! +1 :beer:
 
You must log in or register to reply here.




Top