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!!! 3 Watt BIG BOY single diode blue laser 3X18650 !!! ULTRA HEAVY PICTURES !!!

The driver was a modified DX buck driver but later on I change that to the lazeerer X-drive. That is also a buck driver. It works perfect with three 18650 cells in series.
 





Re: 2.8 Watt BIG BOY single diode blue laser 3X18650 !!! ULTRA HEAVY PICTURES !!!

Pushing the boundaries of the 9mm diodes. The driver gives 2.222A
The laser gives 2.8+ Watt !!!
I have to reduce the beam with a blue filter and two UV filter. The multiple filters block 29% of the beam so that only 71% hits the LPM !
That number must be multiplied by 1.41 for the actual power.
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Well Done on your build, I agree with eytyxhs, you overpowered your LPM with a Filters.
Your 2.8W result was the highest you could of got with your LPM and filters. '2.00 * 1.41 = 2.82W' I have heard that you can get 3.3W with these diodes and the max being 3.5W.
Again Well Done! +1 Rep
 
Back then I didn't have the right LPM to measure this beast. A solution was created to overcome the 2Watt limit of the LPM and it gives me an estimate of the real power.
 
I'm still loving it and it's the most high powered visable in my collection :)

If you're up to another build for me Blord, i can send you a Host that i allready polished...

:beer: Sm.
 
Smeerworst said:
I'm still loving it and it's the most high powered visable in my collection :)

If you're up to another build for me Blord, i can send you a Host that i allready polished...

:beer: Sm.
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A copper heatsink for this host is being made right now... :shhh:
 
Blord said:
A copper heatsink for this host is being made right now... :shhh:
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But i need one in one of these:

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It's empty and needs a nice heatsink and powerfull diode :)

Are you up to it ?
 
Awesome build as always Blord.

Just wondering, what camera do you use to take your photos? I may want to get into photography or at least have a half decent camera when my wallet allows it, do you have any recommendations?
 
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May I ask, what is the beam specifications on this laser. I need to know the beam height and width (Line if like M140 diode), and divergence of both axes. I am trying to work out exactly how much more effective this laser would be compared to my 0.75W Arctic S3.
 
The 9mm and the 5.6mm M140 diode have the same divergence. The Artic S3 should have the same divergence as well because there is no diode that has better specs than the usual diodes.
 
Thank you in that case it is 5mm x 2 mm at 1.5mRad. But i am sure that the the M140 divergence specs were higher, and far more recognisable as a multimode line with a vast and wide fast axis. Was this just the G-2 lens? And is the G-1 lens even worse for divergence?
 
CuratomLasers said:
Thank you in that case it is 5mm x 2 mm at 1.5mRad. But i am sure that the the M140 divergence specs were higher, and far more recognisable as a multimode line with a vast and wide fast axis. Was this just the G-2 lens? And is the G-1 lens even worse for divergence?
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I don't remember the which lens it has.
The G1 and the G2 lens has the same focal point. The divergence of the laser with these lenses should be the same.
 
I don't remember the which lens it has.
The G1 and the G2 lens has the same focal point. The divergence of the laser with these lenses should be the same.
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It should be but for some reason the divergence seems to be pretty good, The M140 appeared to have a divergence of 2.75mRad roughly (at best, wasn't easy to focus/collimate), but although untested due to time issues, it seems to be a lot better. The beam seems like it has a 4mm fast axis, and that the mRad could match that of my arctic at 1.5mRad. My Arctic S3 has a better spec than the M140 diodes by far, probably to beam correction optics. Has Rick Trent managed to do something or are 9mm diodes much better for beam specifications compared to the smaller M140 modules? I have also noticed that it is much easier to focus and collimate. I will later test the divergence and run up some comparison calculations for you to see. Thank you for your help. I added to your reputation for your build and your willing to help.
 
Re: 2.8 Watt BIG BOY single diode blue laser 3X18650 !!! ULTRA HEAVY PICTURES !!!

What is the name of this host over at CNQG's? Can't find it !
 
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