Jaxson Smit
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I was wondering if some of you guys could make a list of laser parts for a 2 watt build so I don't fry another one again (preferably fairly cheap)
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Okay I recently bought a laser module and was going to remove the diode from it so I could use that to focus the beam. Do I need the specific g2 lens or can I use thatYes. The 1.8 amp one. Two Li-ion batteries or 7.4 volts.
I already have a module I'm more concerned with the driverI get it you would like to build it yourself, but maybe for a first laser buy a module from DTR LPF google store?
Rich was talking about the copper piece on the sxd acting as a heat sink. Do I need another one or will that do the trick?Your run time is going to depend on the host you put the module into. The larger the heat sink in aluminum or a copper one in the host is going to determine your run time. You really don't want the laser diode to overheat. Some here buy hosts from Survival Lasers. There are also members here that can make one for you. Lifetime17 is one of those members.
So how can I fit a heatsink into a handheld host? Is it possible to change the diode to a 3 or 4 W or would I need a totally different driver setup?Yes, you will need another one. You have the option of using a handheld host or going to a lab style host with a fan for active cooling. But, you won't be able to run an M140 diode long in just a copper module alone.