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FrozenGate by Avery
6W Triple diode laser
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Re: Build: Tri-Diode laser Est. 5.6W
Looks like someone has got a lot of patience!
As always, good job ARG! :beer:
Looks like someone has got a lot of patience!
As always, good job ARG! :beer:
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Re: Build: Tri-Diode laser Est. 5.6W
Thanks Cel!
Thanks pauljohn
I did more work on the alignment today I think I'm going to have to move the cube to get the right near field alignment.
Thanks Cel!
Thanks pauljohn
I did more work on the alignment today I think I'm going to have to move the cube to get the right near field alignment.
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Re: Build: Tri-Diode laser Est. 5.6W
Near & far field alignment is done on the blue diodes, the epoxy is still extremely tacky though so it could still fall out of alignment while drying.
Strange that I had to worry about near field alignment this time, last time I was able to align for far field and the near field just fell into place; no such luck this time, I had to move the mirror around to find the right place to strike the cube so the near & far field would line up.
Edit: Yup, aligned went all terrible when I let it go, going to re-try and hold it for an hour while it drys :tired:
Near & far field alignment is done on the blue diodes, the epoxy is still extremely tacky though so it could still fall out of alignment while drying.
Strange that I had to worry about near field alignment this time, last time I was able to align for far field and the near field just fell into place; no such luck this time, I had to move the mirror around to find the right place to strike the cube so the near & far field would line up.
Edit: Yup, aligned went all terrible when I let it go, going to re-try and hold it for an hour while it drys :tired:
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Re: Build: Tri-Diode laser Est. 5.6W
WOW:drool: nuff said
WOW:drool: nuff said
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Re: Build: Tri-Diode laser Est. 5.6W
Cant wait until you finish this laser
Great Work as always !
Cant wait until you finish this laser
Great Work as always !
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Re: Build: Tri-Diode laser Est. 5.6W
Working on it more this weekend, I lost the spot that the mirror has to be aligned on to get perfect near & far field alignment. Think I've got it again, got to glue it down now.
After that it's onto the 638nm dichro + mirror alignment.
Working on it more this weekend, I lost the spot that the mirror has to be aligned on to get perfect near & far field alignment. Think I've got it again, got to glue it down now.
After that it's onto the 638nm dichro + mirror alignment.
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Re: Build: Tri-Diode laser Est. 5.6W
It continues, at a slow pace. These multi-diode builds never get easier. Optical side should be done soon, then I need to figure out the electrical.
It continues, at a slow pace. These multi-diode builds never get easier. Optical side should be done soon, then I need to figure out the electrical.
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Re: Build: Tri-Diode laser Est. 5.6W
Done the blue alignment. Power readings will be taken in a bit. The battery and cathode ray tube cup are there to prevent the system from rolling over.
Edit:
5.2W at 2A
5.3W at 2.1A
5.4W at 2.2A
Since the one diode will be driven at 2.1A and one at 2.2A 5.35W from the blue diodes is a reasonable estimation.
Looks like my combined 5.6W power estimate may be low
Might be able to hit 6.1W
Done the blue alignment. Power readings will be taken in a bit. The battery and cathode ray tube cup are there to prevent the system from rolling over.
Edit:
5.2W at 2A
5.3W at 2.1A
5.4W at 2.2A
Since the one diode will be driven at 2.1A and one at 2.2A 5.35W from the blue diodes is a reasonable estimation.
Looks like my combined 5.6W power estimate may be low
Might be able to hit 6.1W
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Re: Build: Tri-Diode laser Est. 5.6W
WOW nice work! You sure know how to polish a flyback suction cup!
WOW nice work! You sure know how to polish a flyback suction cup!
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