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Some really nice optics here for someone wanting to build a RGV scanner. I really like the PBS cube, what are the dimensions of the cube?

Does anyone have some tips on extracting the LCC diode in the ggw sled from its heatsink? The metal seems to be really tough and a pair of pliers hasn't worked. I am afraid of using any more force since the ir diode (which I was also trying to remove) was destroyed when the glass lens broke.

I like the look of this host, plus the fact that it's a side clicky and has a 18650 for long battery life. How much would the host, Al heatsink and aixiz module cost?

I have a similar setup for charging my RCR123 batteries, only I use a Triton Jr. I actually made my own charging shell by chiseling out a square hole in a block of wood which I then fitted with springs and leads.

405 nm is kind of strange like that. Being so close to the ultraviolet wavelengths, our eyes have a hard time being able to focus on it. I find that even if I focus my blu ray laser correctly, the dot still looks out of focus. I think you might be experiencing a similar problem, especially if...

Is that an Altoids tin? :beer: Nice work! While it may not be much of an issue with a PHR set to a relatively conservative current, a heatsink would be a good idea when you find a more permanent housing.

Well, in the course of testing the laser, I found that the battery I was using was discharged. (Thanks Dave) I tried a fully charged battery without success. I then carefully disassembled the laser. I checked the driver with a test load and confirmed the driver was working. I'm still not sure...

The rkcstr driver has a voltage drop of around 2.25 volts. Since the diode requires around 5 volts, the total input must be at least 7.5 (these numbers could be off, correct me if I'm wrong). 3 triple-A batteries only have a combined voltage of 4.5, which is too low for the diode. You could...

I will be partially disassembling the laser to see if the driver is bad (i hope not) and will take some pictures then. I know that the flexdrives need to be connected to a diode or test load prior to being turned or damage to the driver can result. Is it possible that powering a drive...

Let me try and be clearer: The head with the diode and driver was not unscrewed, rather the part that holds the battery was. There are no wires in this section of the host, so I don't think that's the issue. I was able to see a faint glow coming from the diode at first, but now there's...

I have a Pocket Mini 6x with a flex drive that I have been using for a while, so it has a few hours on it. Recently it had a strange tendency to not turn on unless the barrel of the host was unscrewed a tiny bit. Then it would turn on and work fine, and I could screw the barrel back in. In...

I have a 6x diode with an acrylic lens and I have been thinking about upgrading it, at least to an aixiz glass. I have read several posts that mention that 405 nm tends to degrade acrylic lenses more quickly than red. Any idea why this happens? And how many hours would a typical acrylic lens...

Re: FS: 100pcs 5mm White Blinking LEDs Is there any way to adjust the blink rate? Most blinking LEDs I have used use the input voltage to adjust how fast it blinks.

Do you know what kind of stone it is? Pretty cool anyway, must be some kind of mineral that is florescence under near-UV light. Strange that it glows two different colors in response to wavelengths that are fairly close together.

So these would screw onto the aixiz lens in place of the existing lens nut?

That is seriously amazing. :drool: Looks like a professional scanner. Awesome pics!!

So the unit is focused and everything, all you need is power and it will start burning stuff?

The goggles arrived today and they are exactly that I needed. That was some fast shipping too! Thanks for the "extras" too, I had a lot of fun messing around with the diffraction grating. Thanks again Glenn!! FL350

Re: My 1'st labbie-Homemade 600ma, wow. :beer: Being a labby, I suppose the point is not to have a duty cycle, but with that kind of current, how long do you keep it on? That heatsink must get pretty toasty. If its around 450 with a aixiz glass, then with Jayrobs 605 red lens you would have a...

What type of batteries does the Rayfoss host use?