Decent diode/driver for price?

[ScooterMcGooch]

Hey guys, I am almost done with my 3W 445nm build and I will have pictures up very soon; it is unique to say the least. The other day I ran across this-

High Quality Lab 532nm 100mW Green Laser Module Laser Diode Lighting Free Driver | eBay

-on ebay, and I was wondering if anyone has any experience with these? I want to build a green laser next, though I don't want it to have anywhere near the power of my current build! Would this be a decent purchase?? They seem awfully cheap, but even if the diode and driver were decent I could build a different host and heat sink for them.

What do you all think?

Austin

 

[Tmack]

I just bought a bunch from eBay seller techhood. That's the only place I trust these modules. You can get up to 200mw for $88 from him. And everyone I've bought as been on spec.

 

[ScooterMcGooch]

Were the units you purchased able to be dissected easily? I would like to put one in a different module in the future so it could fit my existing 12mm heat sinks.

 

[Tmack]

They already fit in 12mm heatsinks. No need for dissection. They are the same as what you linked to. I just put one in a custom sinner host and it fit perfect. Easiest build ever!!! About 3 min lol. Drop it in , tighten set screw, insert battery. Done!

 

[ScooterMcGooch]

That's great! What voltage have you been running yours on?

 

[Tmack]

One lithium ion. So 3.7-4.2 v. It runs like a champ! He has from 5 -10-30-50-80mw up to 100-120-150-200. For great prices too. It's the only place ill go when I need one that's worth a crap. The fastech modules are $5 for around 30-60mw but its a crap shoot. Techhood is the man.

 

[ScooterMcGooch]

Thanks for the advice! I will definitely look into one more.

 

[Tmack]

Go to all items , you will be in laser heaven

50mW 532nm 3 7V 4 2V Laser Diode Module Green Laser | eBay