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[highlight]**HUGE EDIT** It looks like aixiz has changed the unit at the below link. It no longer comes with the power cord and box for the driver board (as of at least 7/4/08) It is still usable from mains power but no longer has the power cord with it. Here is a shot of the new unit.[/highlight]
[highlight]You can see that the unit NOW needs to be wired to a mains power cord. The mains connection is the larger connection on your left in the picture above. The connection for TTL is on your right in the picture above (the smaller connection) This is NOT the same driver board as the one I reviewed. I have NOT tested the unit pictured above.[/highlight]
Some of you have probably figured out that I am starting to explore scanner, etc. I saw this on eBay and decided to take a chance.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=360057689635&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=023
(quotation from the auction)
These are OEM produced units for one of our major customers. Due to their requirement changes, these units are now available as a "used" unit although they are brand new.
The units are rated at 50mw 532nm with 90-240VAC and TTL modulation control. The power level is variable in the 0-80mw range although we cannot guarantee the exact spread or level.
(end quote)
It cost me $65 plus $5 shipping
The unit arrived today. It was packages well enough to protect it. The heatsink and diode module unit was still wrapped in it's anti-static bag and taped tightly. It did NOT look like it had been disturbed. The unit does indeed look to be new. The power cord is 4 feet long and the wires between the power source and the module are about 14 inches long. The TTL leads are just 6 inches long.
The unit has a pot that is easily accessible, but I have not messed with it (yet) The unit powered up with no problem.
Here it is.
Here is the power output straight out of the package;
It "peaks at about 120mW and then settles quickly down to 98mW where it stays rock steady. It showed no heating after about 3 minutes.
Here is the obligatory beam shot. It is the middle of the day here. There is NO smoke or other visualizers in the air.
All-in-all a very happy man is typing this. This is $70 for almost 100mW of very steady labby. It looks like they have 45 more
Peace,
dave
[highlight]You can see that the unit NOW needs to be wired to a mains power cord. The mains connection is the larger connection on your left in the picture above. The connection for TTL is on your right in the picture above (the smaller connection) This is NOT the same driver board as the one I reviewed. I have NOT tested the unit pictured above.[/highlight]
Some of you have probably figured out that I am starting to explore scanner, etc. I saw this on eBay and decided to take a chance.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=360057689635&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=023
(quotation from the auction)
These are OEM produced units for one of our major customers. Due to their requirement changes, these units are now available as a "used" unit although they are brand new.
The units are rated at 50mw 532nm with 90-240VAC and TTL modulation control. The power level is variable in the 0-80mw range although we cannot guarantee the exact spread or level.
(end quote)
It cost me $65 plus $5 shipping
The unit arrived today. It was packages well enough to protect it. The heatsink and diode module unit was still wrapped in it's anti-static bag and taped tightly. It did NOT look like it had been disturbed. The unit does indeed look to be new. The power cord is 4 feet long and the wires between the power source and the module are about 14 inches long. The TTL leads are just 6 inches long.
The unit has a pot that is easily accessible, but I have not messed with it (yet) The unit powered up with no problem.
Here it is.
Here is the power output straight out of the package;
It "peaks at about 120mW and then settles quickly down to 98mW where it stays rock steady. It showed no heating after about 3 minutes.
Here is the obligatory beam shot. It is the middle of the day here. There is NO smoke or other visualizers in the air.
All-in-all a very happy man is typing this. This is $70 for almost 100mW of very steady labby. It looks like they have 45 more
Peace,
dave