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Re: FS: >50mW Blu-Rays, two models... Any interest
Having more power without pushing the diode would be great!
That is why i would offer the lens to all the people on the list for the same price i would hopefully get it for, just so you can tune your lazors.. Unfortunately, it is not 100% sure they would work in these modules yet. If they do, i will try my best to get them and forward them to you guys. I do not know the exact price yet, so i don't want to say anything wrong, but it is MUCH cheaper, than a thorlabs (which is ~$100).
I am also thinking of adding a jumper inside, to turn them to a higher power, once/if we know it's safe. Not crazy high, but a little. A pot would not be safe, as people like playing with those a bit too much.
I will definitelly keep you all posted. I am very happy with the preliminary results. I discovered that my heatsinking can actually prevent it from dropping in power. The diode only dissipates around 0.4W of heat (compared to 0.7W for a 16x DVD diode at 300mA), so it doesn't actually get hot, only barely noticably luke warm, but it is enough to drop the power 2-3mW. Not with the heatsink tho.
These are going to be great. I expected someone to ask for a higher power, since some of these are being pushed to 105mW, but i think the longevity will make up for the little difference.
This thing can light a cigarette btw! Not as fast as a red at 180mW, but still!
Having more power without pushing the diode would be great!
That is why i would offer the lens to all the people on the list for the same price i would hopefully get it for, just so you can tune your lazors.. Unfortunately, it is not 100% sure they would work in these modules yet. If they do, i will try my best to get them and forward them to you guys. I do not know the exact price yet, so i don't want to say anything wrong, but it is MUCH cheaper, than a thorlabs (which is ~$100).
I am also thinking of adding a jumper inside, to turn them to a higher power, once/if we know it's safe. Not crazy high, but a little. A pot would not be safe, as people like playing with those a bit too much.
I will definitelly keep you all posted. I am very happy with the preliminary results. I discovered that my heatsinking can actually prevent it from dropping in power. The diode only dissipates around 0.4W of heat (compared to 0.7W for a 16x DVD diode at 300mA), so it doesn't actually get hot, only barely noticably luke warm, but it is enough to drop the power 2-3mW. Not with the heatsink tho.
These are going to be great. I expected someone to ask for a higher power, since some of these are being pushed to 105mW, but i think the longevity will make up for the little difference.
This thing can light a cigarette btw! Not as fast as a red at 180mW, but still!