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If I did assemble it, could I buy the 18350s later on down the line and use the 16340s while I wait for the 18s to arrive? Like is there a reason to use the 18s and wait for them instead of the 16s will it hurt the diode, etc. My 18650s are 4.2V and my 16340s are 4.2V as well.

Thanks, this really clarified everything, but why 18350 instead of the 16340? Is there a significant different?

Ok, so here's where I am at now. Getting the no diode bundle from SL with tapered + extended copper heatsink, S4 body. Should I get one of the included drivers, the correct one for the diode I pick of course. I think I would rather get the driver from SL right? Also, considering 500-520nm diodes...

I'm looking at the following currently to be honest since I still want to build my own, just to do it. Bargain No-Diode Host Bundle - Any idea if this driver is the same voltage as the input or if it will just change the amperage to keep the ammperage steady? And than for diodes I'm thinking...

The 501B is actually quite compelling, I just wish it didn't use 2 16340s, I think I might get a diode that is around 500mW so that than I can use only one 16340 battery. Any ideas where I could get a diode around 500mW? 445nm of course.

I haven't actually bought anything yet, but the M140 is the diode I've decided on since it's in my price range (Less than $25). I really just need advice on whether or not the hosts I linked have the proper heatsinks for the diode, can you confirm?

Re: Interested in doing an orange build and want to make sure I've got all the parts I completely updated the OP to accommodate for an M-140 445nm diode, any input or help you could give? I'm lost as far as hosts go but driver seems fine.

I'm looking for a host for my new build, I'll be using a 445nm M140 laser diode rated for 1.5W and an Aixiz module for 1.1W and 4.8V which is a bit under the M140 max rated AFAIK. So now I'm looking for the right host, I want it to be small and use a single 16340 battery, a laser 301/303 host is...

Re: Interested in doing an orange build and want to make sure I've got all the parts Ya you're right 638nm isn't really as orange or yellow as I had hoped and I'm having some trouble finding diodes in the actual orange and yellow wavelengths. I think I may try to go for a blue build since I do...

So I've been wanting a yellow or orange laser for awhile now and the only ones I can find that are from reputable sellers on websites like eBay are a little expensive for my taste. So I'm gonna take it as a reason to build my first laser. I've checked out the guide thread but I'm still a little...