100mW 405nm build

[mikesnap99]

The Plan: Ok let me start out by saying this is my first build. I have taken the oportunity and read the "noob" threads on here. My plan is to make ~100mW 405nm laser in a radio shack project box. i plan on running it on a single 9v battery and using a toggle switch.

This is what i have picked up so far.

~A project box
~9v battery clip (and battery)
~A toggle switch ( two prongs, back of package reads "single pole throw (SPST) contact configuration, rated 40A, 12VDC, 20A, 24VCD

What i plan on buying

~PHR-805T 405nm laser diode [805T] - $9.99 : Cajunlasers Store

~AixiZ Module 12x30mm housing for 5.6mm laser diodes [AMOD1] - $3.99 : Cajunlasers Store

~Heat sink mount for 12mm laser modules [HTSNK] - $5.99 : Cajunlasers Store

~ and a driver ( any cheap suggestions are greatly apprieciated) :yh:





Questions :thinking:

1.can i run this diode off a 9v battery?
2. what is a LOW cost driver that would work for this project?
3.where would i put the toggle switch?is it sodered on the positive lead coming from the battery)
4. what are the positive and negative pins on the diode stated above?

Thank Mike

 

[eytyxhs]

Here is the 405/445 diode Pinout:

Build your laser in a C3 Host with 14500

For the driver, PM DTR to set up a Flexdrive For you.

 

[rocket689]

Here is the 405/445 diode Pinout:

Build your laser in a C3 Host with 18650.

For the driver, PM DTR to set up a Flexdrive For you.

Doesn't the C3 take a 14500 cell?
The C6 takes the 18650.

The flexdrive is pretty overkill for a phr. $35 driver for a $8 diode.

In a C6 you could run 2x 16340 (cr123) and a linear driver such as a groove or a Mohgasm driver http://laserpointerforums.com/f39/fs-mohgasm-linear-drivers-68378.html

 

[eytyxhs]

^^thats right

 

[mikesnap99]

Thanks i'll take a look around

 

[mikesnap99]

i looked around and found one of styropyro's vid and i think this what i am going but place it in a project box with a heat sink and a toggle switch

video: DIY: How to Make a High Powered Burning Blue/Violet Laser Pointer - YouTube

 

[rocket689]

Sounds like a nice easy one to start out with.
A project box will give you plenty of room.
Good Luck!

 

[mikesnap99]

thanks finished the wiring today. i decided to run it off two 9v batteries in paralell