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This is just a thread to show my most recent build. It's, as the title states, a 440mA LPC-826 650nm laser in
an aluminum project box that I got from Radioshack. I'd like to say that project boxes, switches, and potentiometers
are the only electronics DIY components I feel are worth buying from them. I say that because when you factor
in shipping and waiting times for similar parts on the internet, they are the two parts that are a fair deal.
Parts used
LPC-826 650nm Diode - $11
Aixiz Module + Glass Lens - $5 from a secondhand dealer
Rkcstr Driver - $0*
Aluminum Project box from Radioshack - $3.50
Big Red Button - $1.50
2AA Battery Holders - $1
Defect C6 Heatsink - $3
Total: ~$25
Not bad!
*Ryan sent me a free one a while back as compensation for a defective one I got in a previous order
That being said let's move on to the laser.
This laser was a long project for me. Not because it was difficult, but because I just never got around to finishing
it until a couple days ago.I've really been meaning to build a nice "Lab style" host just because I like the way they
look. My next laby build will probably be DC powered instead of using Li-Ions
The lens focused to infinity
It started as me seeing the aluminum box and remembering that was the housing I used to build my first laser.
Then I remembered I had a tempting big red button and a heatsink at home that I could use!
Specs
Diode: LPC-826
Power Supply: 2x 14500 Protected Li-Ion Rechargeables
Driver: Rkcstr Driver
Operating Current: 440mA
Estimated output: >250mW because of the glass lens
BEAMSHOTS :eg:
The only part I would have done differently was the drilling for the hole that would fit the heatsink. I wasn't thinking and
drilled a big hole before I used a 3/4" spade bit. I should've done a small hole then done the spade drilling. I used some Arctic
Adhesive to attach the heatsink to the box. The set screw is still accessible in case I ever want to swap out modules, which
I thought was a nice feature to keep intact.
an aluminum project box that I got from Radioshack. I'd like to say that project boxes, switches, and potentiometers
are the only electronics DIY components I feel are worth buying from them. I say that because when you factor
in shipping and waiting times for similar parts on the internet, they are the two parts that are a fair deal.
Parts used
LPC-826 650nm Diode - $11
Aixiz Module + Glass Lens - $5 from a secondhand dealer
Rkcstr Driver - $0*
Aluminum Project box from Radioshack - $3.50
Big Red Button - $1.50
2AA Battery Holders - $1
Defect C6 Heatsink - $3
Total: ~$25
Not bad!*Ryan sent me a free one a while back as compensation for a defective one I got in a previous order
That being said let's move on to the laser.
This laser was a long project for me. Not because it was difficult, but because I just never got around to finishing
it until a couple days ago.I've really been meaning to build a nice "Lab style" host just because I like the way they
look. My next laby build will probably be DC powered instead of using Li-Ions
The lens focused to infinity
It started as me seeing the aluminum box and remembering that was the housing I used to build my first laser.
Then I remembered I had a tempting big red button and a heatsink at home that I could use!
Specs
Diode: LPC-826
Power Supply: 2x 14500 Protected Li-Ion Rechargeables
Driver: Rkcstr Driver
Operating Current: 440mA
Estimated output: >250mW because of the glass lens
BEAMSHOTS :eg:
The only part I would have done differently was the drilling for the hole that would fit the heatsink. I wasn't thinking and
drilled a big hole before I used a 3/4" spade bit. I should've done a small hole then done the spade drilling. I used some Arctic
Adhesive to attach the heatsink to the box. The set screw is still accessible in case I ever want to swap out modules, which
I thought was a nice feature to keep intact.
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) thinking. 
