Blu-Ray diodes

[LarryQ]

;D Yeah, I read the stuff on that website and bookmarked it. This is why I will get 2, in case I screw up one.

MeeToo.....

Just call me Butterfingers!

 

[Ashton]

for $30 for a blue laser diode, I'm certianly interested! I'm waiting to hear the info. Also just making sure, are these the 30mw BRD readers or the 135mw (?) BRD burners?

 

[millionaire]

they will definalty be the readers. and i think they are rated for 20 mW

 

[Ashton]

20mw... wonder if I could safely push it to 30mw with a TEC slapped on a heatsync... found several of those in my old computer parts boxes!

 

[Isildur]

Hmm, this would be very cool indeed as I'm in Aus and this seems much easier than ordering from China.

I'm definitely in if this happens. Consider me a confirmed buyer for 2x units.

Keep us updated when you know more! (have also sent you a PM)

 

[Gazoo]

20mw... wonder if I could safely push it to 30mw with a TEC slapped on a heatsync... found several of those in my old computer parts boxes!

The Nichia diode is rated at 90ma's max current with typical being 70ma's according to the information posted here:

http://www.fineartradiography.com/hobbies/lasers/blu-ray/diode.html

So I do not believe the diode is going to generate much heat. As sensitive as the diodes are, I would not use TEC cooling with them because I would be afraid of the risk of condensation...and at these prices, even while they are very good I am going to be super careful.

Now if I was to change my mind and try TEC cooling... ;D I would still not push the diode more than 10ma's over its typical operating current. And I would monitor the temp very closely.