1.6W 445 Mohrenberg 18650 Host+Heatsink Kit Review + Tutorial

[Aaron]

I am gonna buy this kit now :bumpit: It would work with an O-like 18650 w/ charger and a 445 diode, right?

 

[DTR]

I am gonna buy this kit now :bumpit: It would work with an O-like 18650 w/ charger and a 445 diode, right?

Are you asking if it will work with an O-Like module. as for the other questions it is a 18650 host and the unit I built is a 445.

 

[Scottyzedinosaur]

DTR, you take freaking awesome pictures! and you write great reviews. +rep

Edit: 200 posts! not much for many of you, but quite the accomplishment for me^^

 

[Aaron]

Are you asking if it will work with an O-Like module. as for the other questions it is a 18650 host and the unit I built is a 445.

No, I meant this: 18650 Lithium rechargeable battery with charger [OL-18650] - $6.20 : Welcome to O-Like.com, Your source for laser products
I didn't know if it would fit because it's not protected, therefore is smaller than protected 18650's.

 

[Aaron]

Here is my own version of this host It does around 1.1 W with a dx driver which outputs 1.25 A. it uses 2x 16340 cells. I love it. Thanks for you r tutorial DTR, it helped me assemble this one.
WARNING: HUGE PICTURES
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9693610/photos/lasers/100_1190.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9693610/photos/lasers/100_1192.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9693610/photos/lasers/100_1189.jpg

Which DX driver is it?

 

[DTR]

No, I meant this: 18650 Lithium rechargeable battery with charger [OL-18650] - $6.20 : Welcome to O-Like.com, Your source for laser products
I didn't know if it would fit because it's not protected, therefore is smaller than protected 18650's.

This host will fit protected and unprotected cells so it should work just fine. I am not aware of the quality of the battery though. It does say it is a 2200mAh.:beer:

 

[Aaron]

Ok, I bought the kit. I just hope I dont get too impatient waiting for it to show up. I hear Moh ships fast though

 

[DTR]

I normally get stuff the next day but I am a four hour driver from him.:beer:

 

[david1235102]

Re: 1W 445 Mohrenberg Host+Heatsink Sweeeet Review + Build Tutorial

The case pin is used to complete the negative circuit from the battery.

The setup can work like this for a flex or groove driver.
Normally with the flexdrive setup you would bridge the case pin and the negative pin to provide the negative contact from the host.

I will just give this post by Jayrob it does a good job of explaining the microboost setup:beer:

http://laserpointerforums.com/f55/r...-taking-payments-now-48664-21.html#post781362

Do you have to bridge the case pin with the negative pin on the diode for it to work?

 

[jayrob]

Re: 1W 445 Mohrenberg Host+Heatsink Sweeeet Review + Build Tutorial

Do you have to bridge the case pin with the negative pin on the diode for it to work?

On a case negetive normal build, you can bridge the case pin on a blu-ray or 445 diode if you need to. But that is if it's for a FlexDrive. Not for a MicroBoost. The MicroBoost is different. Refer to the explanation and picture shown here:
http://laserpointerforums.com/f55/r...-taking-payments-now-48664-21.html#post781362

 

[DTR]

Re: 1W 445 Mohrenberg Host+Heatsink Sweeeet Review + Build Tutorial

Do you have to bridge the case pin with the negative pin on the diode for it to work?

If this is the host you are planning on using the driver and diode I sold you on I will solder the negative driver input to the case pin.:beer:

This host does not have a good place to get the negative contact from the host so the case pin is used or you can bridge the negative pin and the case pin to provide a ground which would be difficult since I have already soldered the negative pin on the diode and covered it with shrink tubing.

 

[david1235102]

Re: 1W 445 Mohrenberg Host+Heatsink Sweeeet Review + Build Tutorial

If this is the host you are planning on using the driver and diode I sold you on I will solder the negative driver input to the case pin.:beer:

This host does not have a good place to get the negative contact from the host so the case pin is used or you can bridge the negative pin and the case pin to provide a ground which would be difficult since I have already soldered the negative pin on the diode and covered it with shrink tubing.

Yep this is the case I was planning on using. And :thanks: a lot.

 

[DTR]

Re: 1W 445 Mohrenberg Host+Heatsink Sweeeet Review + Build Tutorial

Yep this is the case I was planning on using. And :thanks: a lot.

Alright then I will set it up with the negative driver input to the case pin tonight and send it out tomorrow.:beer:

 

[david1235102]

Re: 1W 445 Mohrenberg Host+Heatsink Sweeeet Review + Build Tutorial

Alright then I will set it up with the negative driver input to the case pin tonight and send it out tomorrow.:beer:

And I thought O-like had great customer service: you're awesome.
EDIT: Fixed spelling error

 

[Aaron]

What host was your EZ Focus Adapter sized to fit? I just bought this kit

 

[david1235102]

@DTR: I noticed that you wrapped the driver in electrical tape. Should I do this with the flexdrive I am using in mine? I am using the same host and you set it to 1.5A