C-Mount 5W 650nm Fun + Project Updates

[Alaskan]

Ha, an old school soldering iron, the first soldering irons were just small iron pokers which were heated by flame, essentially the same thing he did.

 

[DashApple]

Nice : D ,

I have a few C Mounts to use , what size is the thread of the mounting screw in the centre of the C Mount ?

 

[Pman]

Yeah, the nail soldering iron thing I was not expecting. Had to do things like that before though.
My screws that came with my housing were m2 screws.

 

[buddybob]

Awesome red beam. How much does it cost to build this monster?

 

[diachi]

Awesome red beam. How much does it cost to build this monster?

Just the diode is currently around $350.

 

[Pman]

Didn't realize it was still available. 1W on ebay is about $100 if the didn't change it.
I just want my IR done but with no stock of lazeerer 5W adjustable I'm stuck.

 

[Alaskan]

Searching the web, I'm not finding a 5 watt 650 laser diode for sale anywhere yet.

 

[diachi]

Searching the web, I'm not finding a 5 watt 650 laser diode for sale anywhere yet.

Closest I can find: https://sites.google.com/site/dtrlpf/home/diodes/4w-650nm-c-mount-diodes-w-fac

Perhaps it can be driven to 5W?

 

[buddybob]

Just the diode is currently around $350.

This is quite a big money. Have you ever blow such expensive LD?