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[PhaserBoy]

thanks Immo and Paul I started a thread on this in General. The http://www.o-like.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=451 is what I want to use, I can solder, and have basic electrical knowledge. As long as Pos/Neg is marked im good. not sure if the driver for this- whatever it is wil fir in the saucer, am prepared to remotely locate it less than 9" Please respond in the thread so I dont wear my welcome out lol. PS my cat puked on my keyboard and some keys are sticking or not working well.

 

[PhaserBoy]

https://laserpointerforums.com/threads/willits-uss-enterprise-forward-phaser-build.103989/ thank y'all for your vast knowledge

 

[PhaserBoy]

thanks for the tip. I have ESD strap from an Arcade build. A humid
Day would help too. I guess you can't run a diode without a module, although I do have plenty of space. Just wondering.

 

[Immo1282]

You can run a diode out of a module - but another thing that LDs are sensitive to is heat - so you need some form of heatsink to draw that out The modules are a pseudo-standard here and elsewhere for handhelds.

 

[PhaserBoy]

I like those copper ones DTR has , the ones you posted, and I'm sure I have enough room after measuring last night. Thanks was curious.

 

[Immo1282]

The size is pretty standard, but DTRs copper ones are nice. Most other ones are cheap brass which has been nickel plated - fine for smaller diodes but not much good for anything with a bit more kick.

 

[PhaserBoy]

Does anyone have a glossary of the names, terms and abbreviations used in the laser hobby, for instance lens names and usage, nm etc. I found some online but doesnt cover some of the lingo used here at LPF https://www.vumc.org/safety/laser/glossary-laser-terms

 

[GSS]

https://laserpointerforums.com/threads/basic-faqs-read-before-posting.38275/

This should help and be sure to click on to Sams Laser FAQS..

 

[lasersbee]

A belated... Welcome to the Forum.
Nice detailed welcome post.
Enjoy your stay.

Jerry