Decions Hurt My Brain

[laserman55]

Hey guys whats up,

I have had a 2 attempts at a burning red laser in the past one with a Sony diode from stonetek.com ( i forgot how to spell it) and then a 24x open can diode from the monk. Both failed on user error. The first Sony diode burnt out because i didn't use a driver it lasted about 2 days. The the 24x still puzzles me why it burnt out it might have been the voltage i was running at or my LM317 idk?

But long story short I need new laser all i have is a Aixiz 10mW 650nm that is over spec and is about 15 i am quite sure on but is a lot brighter than my 5mW. well thats pretty said all i got is a >10mW

I did order a 50mW 532 module from DX but from reading several other threads it seems that when it gets here i will be let down.

And finally we get to the question I need answered because I cant decide "Should I take the risk of making a new laser by buying all essential parts or should I order a new style dilda?"

Facts:
I only have around 80 dollars to spend.
I have several hosts and heat sinks.
I have heard the new style dilda is quite reliable.
I want a burner and yes I am going to buy safety goggles.

Well thats all I got any feed back would be appreciated.

 

[digital_blue]

Hey guys whats up,

I have had a 2 attempts at a burning red laser in the past one with a Sony diode from stonetek.com ( i forgot how to spell it) and then a 24x open can diode from the monk. Both failed on user error. The first Sony diode burnt out because i didn't use a driver it lasted about 2 days. The the 24x still puzzles me why it burnt out it might have been the voltage i was running at or my LM317 idk?

But long story short I need new laser all i have is a Aixiz 10mW 650nm that is over spec and is about 15 i am quite sure on but is a lot brighter than my 5mW. well thats pretty said all i got is a >10mW

I did order a 50mW 532 module from DX but from reading several other threads it seems that when it gets here i will be let down.

And finally we get to the question I need answered because I cant decide "Should I take the risk of making a new laser by buying all essential parts or should I order a new style dilda?"

Facts:
I only have around 80 dollars to spend.
I have several hosts and heat sinks.
I have heard the new style dilda is quite reliable.
I want a burner and yes I am going to buy safety goggles.

Well thats all I got any feed back would be appreciated.

Judging from your "hamfisted" attempts, I would recommend buying a pre-built laser... I'm not sure why you didn't use a driver for your first 2 builds considering the fact that you've lurked for a fair amount of time...

 

[Ash]

With $80 I would buy a new-style dilda ($48) from o-like and some green colored safety goggles (for protection against 650nm) from dragon lasers ($30)

 

[bryce007]

try a pre-assembled rkcstr diver or flexdrive. Since you already have a host and heatsink you should be able to meet your $80 limit:

Rkcstr driver -$13 or flexdrive -$24
pre-installed LOC - $20 from modwerx (or cheaper if you want to harvest and press it)
Goggles-$30

I've had a dilda, and I definitely love the one I built much better.

 

[themandalorian]

Make a blu ray, I'm thinking about trying to make a PHR, but with school now I don't know. A PHR should burn better than a Dilda from what I've read.

 

[Tabish]

I bought the Newstyle. It's an awesome laser.
I mean 200mw + batteries + charger for under 50$

Can output more with 3.6v batts

 

[lasersbee]

^^^^ Exactly....^^^^

Jerry

 

[Invader Zim]

I made a phr laser and I have the old dilda. For some reason I like the dilda better.

 

[laserman55]

I think i am going to buy a new style dilda i don't know if i trust myself making another my 24x lasted about 2 days and was awsome. But i do have quite a bit of experience making lasers. So i will probably make one after i buy the new style and get some more funds. But thanks for all the feed back.

 

[laserman55]

o yeah one other thing i live in the US i forgot 2 say that and if i order a new style how do i chose the option 2 ship batteries and charger separately?

 

[Invader Zim]

You just pay 4 bucks more and tell Susie you want them shipped separately.

 

[laserman55]

ok thanks