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    My First Build

    Ok, good! I put quite a bit to attach my driver and it is working fine. I haven't tried seeing how long it takes for this diode to get my host hot. I have left it on over a minute and it just seemed mildly warm.
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    My First Build

    Here's the video. Don't laugh, but I couldn't hold the laser steady enough on the cardboard to set it on fire. It smoked good, though. https://youtu.be/oahAIfKBzc0 THANKS EVERYONE FOR ALL THE HELP IN GETTING THIS TOGETHER!!!
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    My First Build

    IT LIVES! I must confess that at first I wasn't very impressed at all. A little dot and not much beam. Then I remembered the new safety goggles. :o I pulled up the goggles a bit and WOW! It's a nice bright beam!!! I have a video uploading on youtube right now. Will post the link when it...
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    My First Build

    Thanks! I was reading the Arctic Silver website and found this: "Even though Arctic Silver Thermal Adhesive is specifically engineered for high electrical resistance, it should be kept away from electrical traces, pins, and leads. The cured adhesive is slightly capacitive and could potentially...
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    My First Build

    Ok, so I have another question. I glue the driver to the half moon shape piece but then do I need to glue that piece inside the host? Looks like I would because it would be rather loose otherwise. Also seems that it would help transfer heat. Here's a photo to clarify. I'm asking about...
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    My First Build

    So I just got done reading through all your build threads. That was very helpful and must have taken a lot of time to put together - thanks very much! I could start working with what I have but I think I'll just wait until the rest of the stuff gets here. Shouldn't be long now! :)
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    My First Build

    This only has a tailcap, so I will be careful about where I point it when I am first screwing in the batteries. I haven't soldered that much since the 80's, but I can do a decent job. And I have DMM's and heat shrink. I still would like to see what right looks like if anyone will be willing...
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    My First Build

    Wow! I already started receiving parts!
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    My First Build

    Ok, I'm pretty patient so I'll be sure and ask as I go along. And no looking in the diode. That's right up there with looking down the barrel of a gun to see why you had a misfire!
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    My First Build

    I just ordered those batteries and goggles. I think I'm all set now! :yh:
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    My First Build

    What are good batteries? The ones I have are over 3 years old so probably time for some new ones. Also could use some new safety glasses - any suggestions?
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    My First Build

    Thanks guys! I'm sure I'll have more questions once the stuff arrives. :)
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    My First Build

    I ordered the Ceramique paste. The webpage with the half length back halves doesn't actually have any way for you to add them to the cart. I don't think I need it anyway. After looking at it more, the host has 2cm of contact area for the module but it has additional space for it to overhang...
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    My First Build

    Dang, I ordered the full length module. The host looks like it has about 2cm of contact with the module, with a separate area for the driver mounted on a half moon piece. Is 2cm enough for a full length? And yes, the host takes two 18650's.
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    My First Build

    I got the Arctic Alumina Thermal Adhesive thinking I could use it for mounting the driver. What's the Ceramique Paste for? Did I get the wrong stuff?
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