Pl520

[olympus mons]

Hi OM,
Yeah, I did, odly enough the pl's didn't have a pinout in DTR's site. I figured It out..lol.
I really like it. Got to get a driver now
Danny

Glad you figured it out. I deleted my post because soon after I looked at DTR's site and indeed it wasn't there. He usually has diagrams. Enjoy, thats a really specially awesome diode.

 

[Pman]

ALL of the diodes on DTR site are case neutral and have the same pinout except for the 250mW 638nm which makes it really easy. I never leave the extra pin when I build.
Just built one of these for a friend here and set it for 325mW for 101mW with an Eitan lens which is a pretty good lens. If you look at DTR testing it is what I have seen buidling a bunch of them.
I've built a ton of LPC-826 lasers and they can be set higher than 550mA although that is a good setting to go with. It's been my experience that the 826 is a better diode than the 836, 840 etc. They absolutely will hit just over 400mW but you will be on the edge of it blowing so I can't recommend it.

 

[VirtueViolater]

Took my pl520 out this am and put it back on the psu, really like it. It's a tough booger as it will take at least twice the recommended current. I have an acrylic lens in it atm and have noticed it has a large dia. output being it is able to focus down so small, compairing it to my 532nm which outputs a very thin beam. got to get a driver ordered cause i cant wait to get it into a host
Danny

 

[Pman]

The problem is finding a driver now. I don't know where to buy any adjustable boost drivers anymore since Flaminpyro is sold out and can't seem to get anymore even though he has been trying for months

 

[VirtueViolater]

The problem is finding a driver now. I don't know where to buy any adjustable boost drivers anymore since Flaminpyro is sold out and can't seem to get anymore even though he has been trying for months

How right you are,
A real glut in the market. Don't really like using two batteries in smaller builds but seems to be the only option atm
Danny

 

[CaliKirk]

Theres also a pic of the host im gonna use.
Danny

How do you like that host? I literally just recieved mine in the mail and was scratching my head figuring out what to throw in it. I know that trying to fit a 12mm module in there isn't the best fit bit it will work.. I'd love to see how you fit everything together, maybe I can get a couple ideas from you.. I already had a 532 module to put in it but I like the idea of a low powered 515-520

 

[VirtueViolater]

Hi Cal,
I bid on flashlights to get em cheap just to see if I can use em for hosts. I'm thinking I'll use a spacer and one 10440 to have room for a boost driver. I have it on the back burner until I find a driver tho. I have since ordered a couple more of these as they are nice hosts, cheap and usable. The one in the pic was $1.20 shipped...lol. I have numerous lights on the way and will post any that are usable once I check them out. Take a look at Pman's posts as he is the king of these types of builds,
Danny

 

[CaliKirk]

Hi Cal,
I bid on flashlights to get em cheap just to see if I can use em for hosts. I'm thinking I'll use a spacer and one 10440 to have room for a boost driver. I have it on the back burner until I find a driver tho. I have since ordered a couple more of these as they are nice hosts, cheap and usable. The one in the pic was $1.20 shipped...lol. I have numerous lights on the way and will post any that are usable once I check them out. Take a look at Pman's posts as he is the king of these types of builds,
Danny

Lol he is the PenMan!! Just for kicks I bid $1.35 not caring if I won or not, and then did win. When it arrived I got excited that the copper modules fit decently and for $1.35 what the hell. I'll be keeping an eye out for more pen type builds, I like how sleek they are

 

[VirtueViolater]

Hi Cal,
Be sure and post any usable light hosts you find
Danny

 

[CaliKirk]

Hi Cal,
Be sure and post any usable light hosts you find
Danny

Yes I will definitely share my findings. I'm a real sucker when it comes to those <$10 flashlight deals

 

[VirtueViolater]

I also fall into that category.
I have quite the collection of brand new leds out of them. Gonna collect a good load and offer them up to the first member that wants them. Don't have the drivers for them, use them for battery boards etc.
Danny