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Yes, thank you for saying that Cilegray, I came to that conclusion a couple hours ago when I thought about how my test load is actually wired, sorry for giving you bad info grgguy :yabbem: Of course, a test load isn't very useful with a diode of unknown origin, not sure how he powered one of...

Re: GB: 2$ copper modules ALL SIZES AnthoT, looks like you really struck a chord here, >300 units in a day :gj: We may be able to get even better bulk discounts!

Re: MagicStick - The new 2012 custom host Sounds good, put me in for two hosts, single 18650, polished. If someone finds a place to get them splashed anno done, all the better, if not, I might hit up modwerz :beer:

I have killed at least $50 worth of cheap diodes before I wised up and got the following items: real drivers, yes DIY drivers work, but they are prone to failure IMO(for a newbie that is). a real diode press tool a good test load a vice or some other reliable method to press the diodes into your...

Re: GB: 2$ copper modules ALL SIZES Ill take: 2x 3.8mm 2x 9mm 10x 5.6mm Thanks! Edit: I want copper please :) Seeing as you are in Canada, what would the shipping charges be to the big 48?

China to US tracking is spotty at best, but I have always received my package in the end. I would give it time to ship before making a thread about it, not like anyone here or even yourself can do anything when it has already shipped.

Great price! These should sell quick :gj:

Re: Presale : 80 BenBoost first come first served. 11.50$ + 2.50SH CDN/USD Really nice testing rig there cile, do you mind if I steal that idea? :gj:

Yeah that doesn't sound right at all, no way a dvd burner diode could handle 2.9amps (445 diodes can only handle up to 1.8A max). I'm sorry thats the limit of my knowledge, I can't really suggest a driver/current setting with a random diode. Though I can suggest this, most DVD writers are rather...

I spent ~3 hours a day reading threads here for a week or two, as well as a habit since then of spending way to much time lurking... Remember, rule #33 of the internet: Lurk more, it's never enough.

Sadly, I haven't found a source for anti-light diodes yet :(

No, I've been at work/school since my last post hehe. Mmmm not a LPC red diode then, those are open cans. I believe with a diode attached you would put the multimeter positive and negative prods on the respective wires on the output of your driver (the ones that power the diode). What you get in...

Bought 100 boards, ill probably buy 10x of the parts and attempt to put a few together... If I am able to do it by hand decently, ill probably put a few dozen up for sale(with the permission of Ben of course). If I do end up wanting to sell these things, well it's a good excuse to finally get a...

Did you measure the current to your laser diode with a multimeter? If it's getting the current you want (you haven't said what diode/wavelength you are using, so I can't suggest a current), then it is something else. Perhaps your lens or something, keep in mind it is pretty hard (imo) to get...

Re: MagicStick - The new 2012 custom host Assuming this host can easily house (and heatsink) two ben boost drivers, I would be in for one host, if not two(single 18650 of course). I would also be willing to pay a premium for a "splash anno" in the quoted post, if that is possible ;) If that...

Ooo surprises, I look forward to it :gj:

Ordered two of these hosts, they feel GREAT in your hand. The heatsink is as large as possible for the size of the host, nice big chunk of copper. When/if the conical focuser comes into reality, please update, I am very interested in something like that ;)

This is probably in the wrong section, seeing as you don't really know what you are buying... Are you looking for something like this: 5mW 405nm Blue-Violet/Royal Purple Laser Module (3V) - Free Shipping - DealExtreme or this: 2~5mW Dot Red Laser Module (5-Pack/3V) - Free Shipping -...

Well look at it this way: Host: $10.90 Heatsink, at the very least, $10 Lens $6-9 Focus adapter =$4-6 Driver $5-13 Holster, what, like $3-6? Not to mention all the time and effort it takes to heatsink and set up the driver, we are getting quite the deal (I'm surprised that you can make any...

Thanks Moh, just ordered one. I'm assuming with this great price that the 10% discount code does not apply (I didn't use it). That may be something to add to the OP :beer: