Finishing laser

[laserhawk]

I'm finishing my first laser build and looking for parts. I have searched online and haven't been able to find a test load for an X-drive V6.

I'm also looking for some good batteries. I get too many results when I search for 3.7V lithium-ion batteries. Any specific recommendations?:thanks:

 

[ARG]

Why do you need a test load? IIRC x-drives are set current.

For the batteries if you want good ones check out the Panasonic 3400mAh cells. If those are too much check out the genuine Sanyo/Panasonic 2600mAh cells on fast tech.

 

[laserhawk]

To make sure I didn't blow a component while soldering, I think? or is that something different? batteries like these Amazon.com: Two Panasonic NCR18650B 3.7V 3400mAh Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries QTY 2: Electronics
but they would also need a charger. Thanks!

 

[Rifter]

yeah Panasonic cells are good quality, as are Sony cells. The i2 and i4 chargers are good cheap reliable charger options.

As for the test load I purchased one for around 10 bucks in the for sale section of these forums I'll go grab a link and add it to this post in a few min.

Link for test http://laserpointerforums.com/f39/fs-selectable-test-load-up-3a-assembled-diy-kit-stock-63450.html

 

[laserhawk]

Thanks, and aaaaaahhhhhhh out of stock!

 

[IsaacT]

What are you building? 18650's won't do you a lick of good if you are building a 2W 445nm laser in a C6 host.

 

[laserhawk]

a 1W 445nm blue laser.

 

[Pi R Squared]

You didn't answer the question, and you need to be more specific when asking a question. What size batteries are you looking for and does the laser use 1? or 2?

 

[laserhawk]

I'm planing on using a c6 host, so two 18650's should fit with this?http://laserpointerforums.com/f41/new-design-18650-battery-extension-tube-c6-s4-hosts-78450.html:thinking:

 

[Pi R Squared]

Yes with the extension tube then you can use two 18650, Battery Extension Tube- Black Anodized Aluminum without it you should use two 16340.

They also have test loads in stock if you need one. 3A Selectable Test Load

Alan

 

[laserhawk]

Thanks!

 

[Rifter]

Thanks, and aaaaaahhhhhhh out of stock!

He gets new ones in often, I ordered when was out of stock and had to wait only one week. Worth the wait imo over paying survival laser twice as much for the same test load. I got the unassembled one and soldered it together myself.

 

[laserhawk]

alright, will order for there then

here is the shopping list:
test load:http://laserpointerforums.com/f39/fs-selectable-test-load-up-3a-assembled-diy-kit-stock-63450.html

host:Survival Laser C6 Host Assembly

battery extension:Battery Extension Tube- Black Anodized Aluminum

batteries:Amazon.com: Two Panasonic NCR18650B 3.7V 3400mAh Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries QTY 2: Electronics

anything I should add? (still looking for a charger)

 

[laserhawk]

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[laserhawk]

i4 charger:$21.28 Nitecore I4 V2 Li-ion Ni-MH Ni-Cd Smart Battery Charger - 4-channel charger / version 2.0 at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

Sorry I hit post instead of preview.

 

[Pi R Squared]

alright, will order for there then

here is the shopping list:
test load:http://laserpointerforums.com/f39/fs-selectable-test-load-up-3a-assembled-diy-kit-stock-63450.html

host:Survival Laser C6 Host Assembly

battery extension:Battery Extension Tube- Black Anodized Aluminum

batteries:Amazon.com: Two Panasonic NCR18650B 3.7V 3400mAh Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries QTY 2: Electronics

anything I should add? (still looking for a charger)

Yes you still need the pill and battery contact board: DIY Battery Contact Board & Pill Module or you can buy them separate and put it together yourself: Drilled Driver Pill & Brass Ring and: Survival Laser Driver You must use the drilled pill or the X-drive wont fit.

You can't use those batteries as is because they are flat top, you have to use button top batteries in this laser.

Alan