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So i have finally got some time to finish my new build with my custom sinner host and oclaro HL63133DG. Having been on vacation for the last 6 days with this sitting at home waiting to be assembled has been killing me. I was going to do a detailed build thread with step by step pics, however I...

title says it all, does the x-drive @ 1.8amps require to be sinked to host?

So sinner is working on a custom host for my next laser. But im stumped on what diode to put in it. Its a mid size all copper 2 piece host with press fit for the module so heat transfer and long runtimes even with multiwatt diodes should be obtainable. I have a plan to sink driver direct to...

So my Survival laser 660nm is no more. No sweat from Gary at survival lasers I got a reasonable solution when I talked to him and will have a new diode/driver soon. I just want opinions on why it died. Stats of laser: 660nm LPC-826 driven at 530ma by Survival lasers driver. Had about 20 Hours...

So since I know most people store there lasers batteries out, at least I do. I thought I would start a thread about lubes to use on the threads for our hosts. As they see so much use of tailcap on and off lube is essential. As im sure many of you have found the threads on cheap hosts like the...

What is your favourite blue colour? Having just built a pl450b I like it a lot better than the violet 405nm. As soon as something above 450nm becomes affordable(463nm, 473nm, 488nm) I'm going to build one.

So i ordered all the parts for my 2 builds over the past month and ironically the final parts to complete both builds arrived today. I built a Osram PL450B @ 200ma(Thanks DTR Laser) in a Black C6 host with Blue heatsink and extended focus ring(Thanks Survival Laser) I also built a Osram PL520...

I know that's a super newb question but is it possible to combine enough lasers into one beam to make it white?

Looking for cheap heatsink to hold 12mm aixiz module for bench testing. Thanks.

I'm going to build a 1 Watt 405nm for burning and want it able to run long duty cycles. I know a c6 or 501b are to small and are not the best at cooling so what host do you guys recommend?

Is the Lm317 still the best choice for a cheap diy driver or do we have better ic now I should be looking at?

Ordered some wire and heatshrink, arrived well packaged an ontime, great communication, would buy from again in a heatbeat.

Just got my DSLR yesterday, i have never used one before in my life, i have zero photography training. So try not to laugh to hard if the pics suck :) And i am open to any tips you guys may have for taking better photos. This is a survival laser 660nm, LPC-826 diode, 324mw with a G2 lens...

Im sure some of you have cute fuzzy companions, post some pics! Here is my camera shy one, she just wont look at the camera: Full size: http://imageshack.com/a/img834/2269/knyik.jpg And for some reason my other one likes to look like im taking his mugshot.... Full size...

Whats a good bench supply? I had a good one i spent $500 on but its been in storage for 10 years and moved 4 times with me and it doesnt appear to be functional anymore :( and the ebay seller i purchased it from is no longer there. Constant current obviously and 5 amp rated would be great...

I've seen blue and red AR coatings for 3 element lens but not green, anyone have a supplier?

So which module has best divergence? Power not so relevant as long as its between 20-100mw

Whats the lowest divergence diode? Any color(thats visable)

Edited title to reflect what this thread is now about. What do you guys think we can get away with for drive current? and what are some recommended drivers?

So I love lasers, since getting into this hobby 2 months ago ive come to be very fascinated with them. Im looking to expand my laser inventory into the 500mw to 1W range. So ive never liked following the crowd so didn't want to just grab a M140 and run it at 1-2W and call it a day, because...