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Re: Xbox HD DVD Laser
i'd really like to just build driver on a board i already have. prefer not to surface mount anything but will if need be.
running off 2 AA batteries would be nice vs a 9V due to fact that i dont have 9v charger or battery.
basically just need part info and schematic then i'll just figure out how to cram it all into the module i ordered from dealextreme
edit: alright just installed express pcb so i can rough idea of how the parts will be fitting
and on second thought, i have 5 pairs of 1000mAh 1.2V AAA batteries so hopefully i can make those work vs AA batteries.
http://img122.imageshack.us/my.php?image=boardza7.jpg
there's current pcb blown up, obviously i'll have to cut some traces and shrink down a bit but i think it'll work fine
the width is same as AA battery diameter
i'd really like to just build driver on a board i already have. prefer not to surface mount anything but will if need be.
running off 2 AA batteries would be nice vs a 9V due to fact that i dont have 9v charger or battery.
basically just need part info and schematic then i'll just figure out how to cram it all into the module i ordered from dealextreme
edit: alright just installed express pcb so i can rough idea of how the parts will be fitting
and on second thought, i have 5 pairs of 1000mAh 1.2V AAA batteries so hopefully i can make those work vs AA batteries.
http://img122.imageshack.us/my.php?image=boardza7.jpg
there's current pcb blown up, obviously i'll have to cut some traces and shrink down a bit but i think it'll work fine
the width is same as AA battery diameter
Re: Xbox HD DVD Laser
just bought a flashlight hoping it will work. also got charger and 2 cr123 batteries which i have stuff that uses em so if they don't work for this, it will be ok.
came home to email saying my hd dvd player has shipped. basically now i just have to wait for my module from dealextreme to ship... hope it's faster than other people's experiences.
until my stuff arrives, i have all this time to find some schematics and make my driver board.
it's to the point where i've spent enough money on this that i cannot afford to mess up.
just bought a flashlight hoping it will work. also got charger and 2 cr123 batteries which i have stuff that uses em so if they don't work for this, it will be ok.
came home to email saying my hd dvd player has shipped. basically now i just have to wait for my module from dealextreme to ship... hope it's faster than other people's experiences.
until my stuff arrives, i have all this time to find some schematics and make my driver board.
it's to the point where i've spent enough money on this that i cannot afford to mess up.
Re: Xbox HD DVD Laser
guess i have to buy driver cuz just realized the size problems...
dont care bout a pot on it though, just wanna regulate it to work at close to peak with 2 cr123 batteries at 6V
not sure of best one though. can't really look too much tonight i guess, wife playing sims
EDIT: do i really need a huge regulator if i don't wanna have control over stuff? i just want it to be on or off, no adjusting power and what not
what's the minimum parts for just hooking it up to 2 CR123 3V batteries?
all i want is for me to push a button and it works
figure if i get down to few enough parts, i can still make my own board that protects my diode.
sorry for talkin so much, just really excited to do this.
EDIT2: arg i'm bout to give up... i've searched and searched for a minimal driver to build and fit in flashlight and can't find one
guess i have to buy driver cuz just realized the size problems...
dont care bout a pot on it though, just wanna regulate it to work at close to peak with 2 cr123 batteries at 6V
not sure of best one though. can't really look too much tonight i guess, wife playing sims
EDIT: do i really need a huge regulator if i don't wanna have control over stuff? i just want it to be on or off, no adjusting power and what not
what's the minimum parts for just hooking it up to 2 CR123 3V batteries?
all i want is for me to push a button and it works
figure if i get down to few enough parts, i can still make my own board that protects my diode.
sorry for talkin so much, just really excited to do this.
EDIT2: arg i'm bout to give up... i've searched and searched for a minimal driver to build and fit in flashlight and can't find one
Re: Xbox HD DVD Laser
http://cgi.ebay.com/Adjustable-LASE...ryZ14954QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
do you think that will fit in the module here:
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.5914
if so, then my problem is solved
EDIT: if not, what if i didn't screw the bottom part on and just have the board free but protected from shorting, then i would have more room, any thoughts?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Adjustable-LASE...ryZ14954QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
do you think that will fit in the module here:
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.5914
if so, then my problem is solved
EDIT: if not, what if i didn't screw the bottom part on and just have the board free but protected from shorting, then i would have more room, any thoughts?
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Re: Xbox HD DVD Laser
um that Laser Module is very small, its not the size of a flash light.
you wont even fit a corner of the driver inside that module.
basicly only the laser diode will fit in there along with the lens.
stick everyhting in a different case/box
um that Laser Module is very small, its not the size of a flash light.
you wont even fit a corner of the driver inside that module.
basicly only the laser diode will fit in there along with the lens.
stick everyhting in a different case/box
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Re: Xbox HD DVD Laser
Yes, take off the bottom part and isolate the driver so it dont short out.
Yes, take off the bottom part and isolate the driver so it dont short out.
Re: Xbox HD DVD Laser
I'm almost finished with my driver. It will be extremely compact. About 20mm by 10mm by 10mm. And it can have as low as 2.5 input volts. I will post pictures and results once I'm finished.
enkryptik said:guess i have to buy driver cuz just realized the size problems...
dont care bout a pot on it though, just wanna regulate it to work at close to peak with 2 cr123 batteries at 6V
not sure of best one though. can't really look too much tonight i guess, wife playing sims
EDIT: do i really need a huge regulator if i don't wanna have control over stuff? i just want it to be on or off, no adjusting power and what not
what's the minimum parts for just hooking it up to 2 CR123 3V batteries?
all i want is for me to push a button and it works
figure if i get down to few enough parts, i can still make my own board that protects my diode.
sorry for talkin so much, just really excited to do this.
EDIT2: arg i'm bout to give up... i've searched and searched for a minimal driver to build and fit in flashlight and can't find one
I'm almost finished with my driver. It will be extremely compact. About 20mm by 10mm by 10mm. And it can have as low as 2.5 input volts. I will post pictures and results once I'm finished.
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Re: Xbox HD DVD Laser
yea same here
enkryptik said:oh that would thrill me to death to have one approx. that size
yea same here
Re: Xbox HD DVD Laser
If you have a laser meter could you measure how many mW this 405nm diode outputs at 35mA?[/quote]
At 35 ma i'm getting about 10mw. although at 40ma i am now getting 15mw instead of 20mw. I hope the diode ain't burning out. It seems very temperature sensitive too. I get between 14-16mw at slightly different room temperatures.
MB500 said:
If you have a laser meter could you measure how many mW this 405nm diode outputs at 35mA?[/quote]
At 35 ma i'm getting about 10mw. although at 40ma i am now getting 15mw instead of 20mw. I hope the diode ain't burning out. It seems very temperature sensitive too. I get between 14-16mw at slightly different room temperatures.
Re: Xbox HD DVD Laser
If you have a laser meter could you measure how many mW this 405nm diode outputs at 35mA?[/quote]
At 35 ma i'm getting about 10mw. although at 40ma i am now getting 15mw instead of 20mw. I hope the diode ain't burning out. It seems very temperature sensitive too. I get between 14-16mw at slightly different room temperatures. [/quote]
Thanks you so much, thats really really useful.
I will have the driver done saturday hopefully. I am using an LED driver chip that is 3mm x 3mm with 10 pins on it, lol. So unless you have crazy soldering skillz, you would need to get a board to attach it to thats made just for this chip. It will have about 5 components with it too. Ill get the schematic and pictures of the actual board up soon.
GMH said:
If you have a laser meter could you measure how many mW this 405nm diode outputs at 35mA?[/quote]
At 35 ma i'm getting about 10mw. although at 40ma i am now getting 15mw instead of 20mw. I hope the diode ain't burning out. It seems very temperature sensitive too. I get between 14-16mw at slightly different room temperatures. [/quote]
Thanks you so much, thats really really useful.
I will have the driver done saturday hopefully. I am using an LED driver chip that is 3mm x 3mm with 10 pins on it, lol. So unless you have crazy soldering skillz, you would need to get a board to attach it to thats made just for this chip. It will have about 5 components with it too. Ill get the schematic and pictures of the actual board up soon.
Re: Xbox HD DVD Laser
... that's pretty small.
hmm where you get the board?
guess i could buy some non etched board and draw traces and dip it in that good stuff then surface mount everything. need superfine point though.
hell that would make it tons easier. i've only etched one board before though and it wasn't surface mount and had bigger traces.
guess i'll wait til your schematics are up before i start designing the board. should be able to make it pretty darn small.
course i'll throw out the whole idea of etching if ya have a better way to do it
... that's pretty small.
hmm where you get the board?
guess i could buy some non etched board and draw traces and dip it in that good stuff then surface mount everything. need superfine point though.
hell that would make it tons easier. i've only etched one board before though and it wasn't surface mount and had bigger traces.
guess i'll wait til your schematics are up before i start designing the board. should be able to make it pretty darn small.
course i'll throw out the whole idea of etching if ya have a better way to do it