Diode questions / Current build help

[Tabish]

What are the best blue/violet diodes right now??

1) Diode name
2) Expected output in milliWatts
3) Aprox price

And where to get em.

I also need some help putting my first DIY laser together.

I ordered a rkctr driver
Micro-Drive V3 adjustable driver (assembled) - $13.00 : rkcstr.com, Micro-Drive and laser diode electronics

AND

PHR-803T diode
405nm PHR-803T Blu Ray Diode in Aixiz Laser Module Housing [PHR-803T in Aixiz module] - $19.83 : High Tech DealZ, Simplifying the LASER Hobby!

Other than soldering the diode to the driver, what else would i need to do.
What about input voltage.

EDIT: found this 6x http://www.o-like.com/b2b_cpinfo.asp?id=1053
Is it hard to get the diode out??
How much of a mw difference between this and the 803t

 

[ElektroFreak]

There's a sticky in the Experiments and Modifications section that has all the info you need regarding diode current and power output:

http://laserpointerforums.com/f42/meta-topic-pinout-performance-actual-ld-26417.html

Price and sources can be easily found in the Buy Sell Trade section or the group buy section..

 

[lasersbee]

So many questions at the same time............ I'm sooo confussed.....:crackup::crackup::crackup:

to the forum...

You will find the answers to most of your questions by reading the Threads/Posts
on the Forum...

Don't forget to read the Forum Rules and the Newcomers section...


Jerry

 

[Tabish]

Cool post. I guess the 803t is just for beginners. Where is a good place to buy 6x or greater diodes for cheap ??

 

[ElektroFreak]

The best place to buy them is in the B/S/T or Group Buy section..

I don't know that I'd say the PHR is just for beginners.. it's still my favorite 405nm diode. No better bang for your buck.