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Hello. I'm looking to get a non-adjustable xDrive V6 with a fixed current of 280 mA. Would you be able to make one for me? Thanks Steve

That's a good question for lazeerer or flaminpyro. Send a PM to either of those guys. I'm sure one of them can help.

Pretty sure these diodes can only take around 35mA of current. These are some of the earliest 405nm laser diodes around, made specifically for the Playstation 3. 5 pins on them too. red, violet, and near infrared all in the same unit. I may have a 35mA linear driver still kicking around...

I drilled the diodes' 9mm shoulder width an 8.5mm(approximately)drill, then used a 9mm reamer(flat bottom-no chamfer) to go 0.060'' deep. The diode measured 0.0605'' by 9mm, so this made it get contact on the front, back, and outside diameter for better heatsinking. With enough practice, and...

I used to be a machinist for years. In my experience, fine threads work best for anything meant to be tightened by hand, and cutting outside threads on a lathe is far better than trying to use a threading die. It is also better to cut your threads before you drill inside of them(battery tube)...

I want 2 of these. My PMs aren't getting through either. Please contact me too Lazeerer

About a year and a half ago, I came home from work and found my hene laser was not in its usual place on the window sill. I asked my wife what she did with it, and she said she put it in the drawer of our hutch. I immediatly went and got it and plugged it in to find that it no longer lased...

I have been successful it putting green pen modules into this style host with no problems. I only needed to add a spacer in front to make the button line up with the hole. I believe it was an axiz focus ring that I used. Pretty solid host too....solid brass so it helps to heatsink the module...

How about a full auto battery powered air soft gun, with a 20mW green laser defocused. They have two electronic triggers for safety, that have to be pressed simultaneously. You could re-wire the safety trigger to activate an ultrasonic gizmo, but good luck mounting that. I did see one of...

I was thinking about getting one of these for my M&P 9mm. $200 is a lot of money for a laser sight though. The Veridian is especially nice because of its windage and elevation adjustment capabilities, and this is also why it costs so much. It is likely an intricate mechanism. It certainly...

In case some one is looking for one of these: PriceAngels: Cool Gadgets at the Right Price - WorldWide Free Shipping sku 83183 - single lens version--KES 400a sku 83373 - double lens version--KES 410a sku 83184 - double lens version with carriage. Brings back memories of my first...

I heard you don't have to need Viagra to love it, so I tried it. I felt like I was having a heart attack. Needless to say: I had a very bad case of priaprism with blue balls. I don't recommend Viagra to anyone that doesn't need it.

I haven't seen any of the members' press tools yet. I just saw that watch press and thaught it looked like it could be a mini arbor press for laser diodes. I usually just use spent .22 or .17 casings myself. I haven't made enough lasers to make spending even $22 on a tool worthwhile. I've...

I wish I had a lathe. I was a Plastic Injection Mold-Maker/Machinist for 10 years + high school shop, and two years of Machine Shop/Mold-makining in college. I can machine pretty much anything out of any material with the right machine and tooling.(Titanium is a bitch to machine though.) I...

I was browsing through DX and saw this. It would be easy for any machinist to make the attachment for a laser diode. DealExtreme: $22.00 Metal Watch Case Press Tool with 12 Dies

This laser--- DealExtreme: $4.07 Red Laser Module - Focused Line (3.5V~4.5V 16mm 5mW) ---is a decent enough laser for your application. At $4.07US, you can buy a bunch and replace them if and when they burn out. I had one of these running off of a DC adapter(3V @ 300mA) for over six months...

I'm about to start some lathe work for my 445nm laser host. Before I waste any copper, I would like to know approximately the distance between the laser diode and the lens when focused to infinity. I am using 445nm axis glass and a a140 diode. I will be modifying the host that is linked...

It's good to see you're using an insulated screw driver in your pic. Safety is very important when working with high voltage like that. You could get a serious lifter from a power supply like that. Nice laser by the way. Peace, Steve

Re: Feeler: 10 FIN LABBIE HEATSINK All copper 7/8" dia. x 1" long for direct press 5. Sorry to bastardize your design with Windows Paint. If you mill a channel at the back corner. this could solve the problem of accessing the back of the diode for soldering. Peace , Steve

Re: Feeler: 10 FIN LABBIE HEATSINK All copper 7/8" dia. x 1" long for direct press 5. That is similar to the design that I came up with a few months back. It seemed like a good design until Rog pointed out that I would need flying leads on my diode. I never even got near a lathe to build a...