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CNI 589nm Rebuild Questions

ultimatekaiser said:
I highly doubt you need a new crystal....and yes they probably are. But n all seriousness, I can likely fix it for you pretty easily, both the tantalum (if needed) and the alignment. I just restored two other CNIs recently and already have the stuff out if you're interested.
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I think you should take up his offer Styro! :D

I'd be interested in seeing how that turns out.
 





ultimatekaiser said:
I highly doubt you need a new crystal....and yes they probably are. But n all seriousness, I can likely fix it for you pretty easily, both the tantalum (if needed) and the alignment. I just restored two other CNIs recently and already have the stuff out if you're interested.
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I'd definitely be interested in that, but I couldn't let you do that for free! I could send you a couple broken B+W units with still good optics in them for your own projects in exchange for your alignment hep!
 
styropyro said:
I'd definitely be interested in that, but I couldn't let you do that for free! I could send you a couple broken B+W units with still good optics in them for your own projects in exchange for your alignment hep!
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Bit off topic, but would you be interested in parting with one of those? I have a 3.5W 808 c-mount sitting around.
 
styropyro said:
I'd definitely be interested in that, but I couldn't let you do that for free! I could send you a couple broken B+W units with still good optics in them for your own projects in exchange for your alignment hep!
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I'm sure we could work something out. I probably could use more of those parts for sure. Send me a PM with what you have in mind/details.

crazyspaz said:
Bit off topic, but would you be interested in parting with one of those? I have a 3.5W 808 c-mount sitting around.
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I think those 'littler' drivers only go to 3 Amps i'm pretty sure, but I'm not positive. You might not be able to put one that powerful in. I'd have to check. The main 10mW version is already a several watt diode, its just being underdriven. altering the settings can often give you much more power already. probably nearly 100mW or so if everything is perfect, or close.
 
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This thread reminds me I need to try and get my CNI 589 GLP fixed sometime too (it's only been 3 years). I suspect the pump diode went LED since the driver pulled the same amount of current before and after the thing stopped working.
 
That's a possibility, but that'd be hard to deduce without disassembly. I think I offered to look at it a while ago, but perhaps not. the pens are harder to work with.
 
I haven't managed to get the front barrel of the thing so I can't verify for sure if the diode went LED or not. I couldn't remember who at the time had a replacement diode and offered to take a look at it but I think it was you now that you mention it. If finances allow it I may get in contact with you after the first of the year. I've since replaced it with an 80mw (which does more like 110mw) CNI 589 but it's a shame for it to just sit in my desk drawer.
 
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