hydrogenman15 said:
[quote author=RA_pierce link=1226437050/0#9 date=1226966128][quote author=hydrogenman15 link=1226437050/0#8 date=1226965235][quote author=thebucketmouse link=1226437050/0#7 date=1226958454][quote author=simplysped2 link=1226437050/0#6 date=1226954171]Group buy direct from manufacturer?
http://www.plttechnology.com/635nm_laser_diode.htm
wow, those guys have a great selection of high power diodes. we should try to contact them about a group buy, good idea[/quote]
There multi-mode diodes so there beam specs won't be very good.
--hydro15[/quote]
I am aware... I happen to
like multimode diodes.
I would definitely (that is how
definitely is spelled correctly, not
defiantly- that has a completely different meaning- many people make that spelling error...) be in on a group buy.
However, according to the description in the PLT PDF, the diode is C-mount, but the picture shows a TO-3 diode...
Edit: I see that it's that way for all the PDFs on their site... so nevermind...[/quote]
Where did the whole definitely thing come from. :-/ If you like multi mode diodes then you'll like them. I'm not sure if you could give it
acceptable divergence though.
--hydro15[/quote]
Ha! The "definitely" thing wasn't directed toward any one person, just something I was randomly reminded of when I used the word.
Well, when I finally manage to acquire one of these diodes, divergence will be the last thing I'm worried about. I couldn't care less about the square beam profile or huge divergence as long as I can burn cardboard with a half watt of 635 while everyone else is popping balloons with 200mW of 650.
;D
But seriously, I really want one of these diodes, and a group buy would be amazing!
Oh, and snoctony also has 1W 650 diodes for a little less than $500.
http://cgi.ebay.com/1000mw-650nm-la...53141QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262