brilliant new blue Nichi@ diode. NDB7675 PIX

[Down with Umbrella]

MY FIRST IMPRESSION. WOW, THAT'S BLUE.

To be fair Nprlaser posted his thread first but we both have different angles.
I put this diode and driver in a Mrcrouse V12 host. 2x 18650

Driver is set to 2.0A on an LPM I achieve a solid 2056mW.

Test out my new Dragon laser diffraction grating

from left to right The NDB7675 (2W), M140(1.9W) and my Argon=] (158mW)

^^shhh yes that cylinder should be chained

outdoors!

This is without a doubt my second favorite laser. (second to 1W 520) Its hard to tell from the pictures but it for sure much more blue then the M140 or the 9mm diode.

One thing worth noting is that it warms up quick even in that host with the driver heat sinked and a healthy amount of arctic silver 5.
if you plan to use this diode I would heat sink it well. I wish I could have it spec'ed im curious to see what the actually WL is @ 2.0A
According to rhd it would have a WL of 464nm

awesome laser! get one!
DTR might have a few left.

thanks
Jefferson.

 

[IWIRE]

Re: brillant new blue Nichia diode. NDB7675 PIX

That's beautiful. Great build and pics ! REP +1 :beer:

 

[Photonz]

Re: brillant new blue Nichia diode. NDB7675 PIX

Nice build! :beer: I think we'll start seeing some more of these 462nm's put into great hosts.

 

[Down with Umbrella]

Re: brillant new blue Nichia diode. NDB7675 PIX

What really catches my attention is the cool wavelength/decent power. This is a great balance. the 473nm is an awesome color but is usually low power and high dollar. This diode really bridges a gap. In my opinion the closer we get to 500 the more interesting

 

[IWIRE]

Re: brillant new blue Nichia diode. NDB7675 PIX

Darn you Down with Umbrella ! I was doing so good resisting buying this diode. I was so proud of myself Then you posted that great build and beautiful pics ! It was more than I can take ! I have one coming I'm weak It's my birthday present to myself
That's awesome Thanks ! :beer:

 

[busman2]

Re: brillant new blue Nichia diode. NDB7675 PIX

Mine is on its way, its on its way! I am really excited now but I am not going to show it!

 

[KapHn8d]

Re: brillant new blue Nichia diode. NDB7675 PIX

very nice indeed... love the pics too...

/c

 

[Down with Umbrella]

Re: brillant new blue Nichia diode. NDB7675 PIX

Darn you Down with Umbrella ! I was doing so good resisting buying this diode. I was so proud of myself Then you posted that great build and beautiful pics ! It was more than I can take ! I have one coming I'm weak It's my birthday present to myself
That's awesome Thanks ! :beer:

Mine is on its way, its on its way! I am really excited now but I am not going to show it!

When you flip that first switch and see the bright blue beam in the night sky you'll see. That's what sucks me into this hobby ugh. Blame Dtr and Rhd they tested these first!:can:

 

[Photonz]

Re: brillant new blue Nichia diode. NDB7675 PIX

Though I've heard speculation that these diodes are just high WL M140's that got re-branded as new diodes to sell.

 

[Down with Umbrella]

Re: brillant new blue Nichia diode. NDB7675 PIX

It's 9mm diode. It could be the new 3.5W diode that is inefficient therefore binned maybe there's more? I don't know much about its origin. Ill have to check eBay

 

[IsaacT]

Re: brillant new blue Nichia diode. NDB7675 PIX

It has been everything in my power to resist these. Ugh.

 

[ChaosLord]

Re: brillant new blue Nichia diode. NDB7675 PIX

Lol, I broke down and ordered one of these diodes eariler today, then found this thread....

You're welcome DTR!

I'm putting mine in a sinner cyperus II, see if the copper extends play time..

Nice build!

 

[crazyspaz]

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I feel ya WBS...I reallllly want one. I hope DTR can/will stock more of these

 

[Nprlaser]

Re: brillant new blue Nichia diode. NDB7675 PIX

Great build! This is now the fourth thread with this diode featured! I wish I had a mrcrouso host, I'm kinda stuck with survival lasers for now, my paypal is being stupid lol.

 

[IsaacT]

Re: brillant new blue Nichia diode. NDB7675 PIX

Just paid for one....sadly. Should make for a great laser though.

 

[COMMANDR]

Re: brillant new blue Nichia diode. NDB7675 PIX

Super pics, I need to build my NDB7675 diode in to a worthy host soon.
Nice job on the build. Love the grating shot.