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    ILDA 10k scanner - What can it really do?

    i bought the same box as you and im just wondering what shall i use as a output window. i dont want smoke residue going on my mirrors again!!
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    optics for budget scanner

    hi everyone. ive built a scanner from scan pro20's on a budget using a DX green labby style module! now im a llittle bored with it and want red aswell (blue is too expensive at the moment) what optics do i need to get the green and red working? but remember its on a budget... so nothing...
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    Chinese Department Store

    hi i have seen the scanner kits from the Chinese Department Store website! 1) but are they any good? 2) what effects can they create? 3) can they be controlled from the computer? 4) PRO's and CON's? 5) photographs or videos of completed shows! 6) any additional information i should know...
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    DVD diodes

    hi, does anywhere else sell diodes like stonetek does, but the better ones? if you know what i mean! my diode from stonetek died at 180mA after about 30mins use (in total, over 2days)
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    My First DVD Laser Project

    could it of been anything to do with the 6 mi-mh batterys i used? they dont seem to output 1.2v more like 1.3v? i just turned the pot on my other laser, down to about 120mA so hopefully that one will live longer! where can i get a better quality diode? doe anyone else sell them apart from...
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    My First DVD Laser Project

    is there a way to check on a multimeter if the diode is still functional?
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    My First DVD Laser Project

    hi everyone. i had my laser on for about 30 seconds then the dot went very dim! it still projects onto the wall, but very faintly! has the diode died? it was running 179.4mA
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    Some shots of my "box".

    oh ok thanks. i might try the AC/DC supply. OMG i actually didnt even knotice that was a real heatsink! where on earth did you get that from?
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    My First DVD Laser Project

    in that picuture i have 5 AA alkaline batterys, + 1 wier shorting, acting as a battery. it is a 6 AA housing. but i have 6 ni-mh in there now:) ive just found a transparent case for my next one. its all working i just need to drill holes, and ill post pics later!
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    My First DVD Laser Project

    The enclosure is from our equivalant of Radio Shack in England, its called Maplin. What is cool about this box, is that engraved on the inside is the company name 'Hammond' which is also my last name :P Enclosures -...
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    Some shots of my "box".

    so does that mean its possible to connect a AC/DC power supply straight to the ddl driver circuit? i have a 9v and a 12v AC/DC supply, would they work?
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    My First DVD Laser Project

    I got my order from stonetek through today. I recieved 1 x diode in aixiz housing, 1 x diode and 1x starfield diffraction grating. This is my Smaller driver board (2nd driver i made) Diode in aixiz housing Parts to be soldered together This is my Multimeter reading across a 1ohm resistor...
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    DDL driver HELP needed

    Well ive finished it and it works very well. well im pleased with it! i set it up to 180mA but i dont know what mW it is. I have added some photos of my project in the multimedia section! i will be taking beam shots and a photo of my difraction grating tomorow...
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    LED On Indicator?

    would i then have to re adjust my pot on my driver?
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    LED On Indicator?

    will be using 7.2v, 6nimh?
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    LED On Indicator?

    hi i am building my dvd laser project, and its all going well so far. i have just bought a project box for it to fit into, but i was wondering how i could wire up a LED indicator next to my button, just to let me know the laser unit is on? i could eaisally wire it up but will it take alot of...
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    DDL driver HELP needed

    lol thank you! and yeah that is a good idea about leaving the 1ohm resistor, so anytime i want to re-adjust i can connect it again! i read up alot, i always read people asking silly questions in forums, and i see the responses people give most of the time... "use the search" or "this has been...
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    DDL driver HELP needed

    ok so i use the 1ohm resistor just so i can get the 180mA. then i take the resistor out, ok! understood! i will make sure to short the cap before hand. just incase any voltage is in there at all! i have taken i photo of my driver on my phone (sorry about the bad quality). the circuit could of...
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    DDL driver HELP needed

    my pot is 100ohm and is not even a full turn, this is the link to the component i bought (wont let me post a propper link though) CODE: UF97F maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?TabID=1&ModuleNo=6499&doy=16m2 These are my readings, do they look ok?- Pot Highest resistance(fully counter clockwise)- mV...
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    DDL driver HELP needed

    ok so i should tune my POT untill i get 180mA (on the mV setting) i was testing all that earlier! im just going to do the tests again and i will take readings, i will post them on here. if you will be kind enough to check them out for me, just to make sure im on the right track :)


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