Completed my first build, Thanks LPF

[rpaloalto]

Thanks to LPF, flaminpyro and jayrob. I have built my first laser.

It's a LPC diode running at 412ma, using the rckstr driver. This is set in a jayrob MXDL 4171.

I got to use my diode press and test load from Flaminpyro.
Thanks Flaminpyro!

http://laserpointerforums.com/f64/diode-press-sale-15-00-a-42590.html
http://laserpointerforums.com/f64/fs-laser-parts-44733.html

For this module, I copied a build, Mohrenberg did for me.
I used a small spring at the bottom of the aixiz module. Separated by a rubber washer, for the positive input. The aixiz module is case negative.

I had jayrob remove the pill on his host, so it was just a big empty tube.
With the way I built my module. I did have to sand the paint of the lip of the host, where the heatsink fits. To allow a return path for the negative.
You cant see this because it is hidden under the heatsink.

I built my module this way. So that they are completely interchangeable. I can swap it out with the GGW build Mohrenberg did for me. Or any future module that I build. Plus if it ever dies I can just slide a new one in.

I had so much fun doing this. I think I'm going to like building them, more then playing with them.

Thanks LPF

 

[mattmagic100]

congratulations man :yh:
im happy you like your laser.
enjoy and please use eye protection.
but other than that enjoy your laser and
try not to make your wallet cry ;]
have fun :beer:

 

[Hemlock_Mike]

Rpalo ------
Glad your first build was a success - you are now officially hooked on the laser hobby!!!
What's your next project -- you can't stop now....

HMike

Matt -- your CAPS (Shift) button isn't working on your keyboard.

 

[mattmagic100]

Matt -- your CAPS (Shift) button isn't working on your keyboard.

what do you mean?

 

[Hemlock_Mike]

your computer does not seem to output CAPITAL letters in the sentenses normally found in the american printed language and it is likely a bad shift key preventing this from happening so you may want to check this out.

HMike

 

[mattmagic100]

your computer does not seem to output CAPITAL letters in the sentenses normally found in the american printed language and it is likely a bad shift key preventing this from happening so you may want to check this out.

HMike

o thanks but i wasnt using my CAPS key anyway. when i compare them, they are exactly the same. but thanks for telling me i appreciate it
:thanks:

 

[Byrnz93]

So you just soldered the positive wire to the spring?