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FS: 405-G-1 Glass Lens Mod - 31% Increase vs AixiZ!

Re: FS: 405-G-1 Glass Lens Mod-28% Increase vs Aix

Jay, just a thought.

Since I know you're not looking to make money off these, do you think it would be possible/helpful to recommend these lenses to the good folks at Aixiz? They make or buy the red lenses already in nuts from somewhere, so maybe they could more easily/cheaply get blu-ray lenses in nuts made from the same source. Making the nut fit the blu-ray lens the first time should be just as easy as making it fit the red lens, and from this thread, it's very clear they could sell tons of them. Maybe it's just a matter of getting them in touch with the people you get the lens from, so they can put their nut manufacturer together with the lens maker. (Does this make any sense whatsoever?)

Maybe it could be a good opportunity for everyone? And maybe even get you a "finder's fee" for the contacts ;)
 





Re: FS: 405-G-1 Glass Lens Mod-28% Increase vs Aix

I have left them two messages about the lens modification...

Only because I was trying to find out if I could just buy the nut and retaining ring without optics. No reply...

I'm sure there are people working on this lens besides me...

In fact, I know that the guy who sells these 405-G-1 lenses on e-bay (Will), said that he is working on getting the lenses mounted.

So if you guys end up liking the lens, at least I contributed by finding a way to mount it successfully in both AixiZ as well as Meredith! :)
Jay
 
Re: FS: 405-G-1 Glass Lens Mod-28% Increase vs Aix

What an exciting hobby, and an exciting time to be in the hobby. Really, just in the last year alone, we've gone from DIY red with whatever you can scrounge up as the only really widely accessible DIY, to this huge, wide assortment of red and violet!!! diodes and accessories such as this lens, with the cool pre-made drivers from rckstr and dr.lava, the hosts such as kenom's, the heatsinks and custom parts such as you (jayrob) and darkhorse, susie's modules to make green DIY very easy.

It's amazing.
 
Re: FS: 405-G-1 Glass Lens Mod-28% Increase vs Aix

Many thanks for the beam shots ;)
I can't wait to get it::)
 
Re: FS: 405-G-1 Glass Lens Mod-28% Increase vs Aix

Parts just arrived today, yours will be in Monday's mail! :)



Same goes for:
Felipe
BNuggs
Milos
LarryQ
Kendall
litedisorder

Jay
 
Re: FS: 405-G-1 Glass Lens Mod-28% Increase vs Aix

Hey Jay!

Thanks for the warning about the beam cosmectis of this lens. I am sure it is not a problem.
Can´t wait to have it, too!

Felipe
 
Re: FS: 405-G-1 Glass Lens Mod-28% Increase vs Aix

man jay those pics looks nice 8-)
 
Re: FS: 405-G-1 Glass Lens Mod-28% Increase vs Aix

Felipe, shipping tomorrow! :)






jake21, thanks!

For some reason that camera takes true color pictures of the violet beam. It's an Olympus C-8080 that they probably don't even make anymore...
Jay
 
Re: FS: 405-G-1 Glass Lens Mod-28% Increase vs Aix

Maybe I'm totally missing something here, but how much do one of these babies cost?  8-)

I'm on my way to a half a watt of 405 and I cant do it without this lens!!  8-)
 
Re: FS: 405-G-1 Glass Lens Mod-28% Increase vs Aix

I believe Jay charges $60 + shipping but don't quote me :D
You will need it over 6x limits. Toast the plastic lens and the fumes may trash the diode.

Mike
 
Re: FS: 405-G-1 Glass Lens Mod-28% Increase vs Aix

Yes, that is correct on the price Mike. Thanks! :)

GooeyGus, in the first post I show good details of the modification and the e-bay link to the bare lens if you want to just buy the lens and do the mod yourself.

Also, take a look at the pictures and comments on the 'side splash' that is similar to Meredith glass lenses.

But let me know if you want me to send you one ready to install with the finger grip focus ring and everything...
Jay

Edit: Price drop... Now $55!
 
Re: FS: 405-G-1 Glass Lens Mod-28% Increase vs Aix

I think you should start painting the custom aluminum pieces black.
Remember what Milos said? Maybe they are reflecting the light...
 
Re: FS: 405-G-1 Glass Lens Mod-28% Increase vs Aix

Oh I missed that comment...

I am sending him two lens mods tomorrow, so he'll probably try that. I think I will try it too!

Thanks! I'll post back if it helps...
Jay
 
Re: FS: 405-G-1 Glass Lens Mod-28% Increase vs Aix

... or even if it doesn't help.

Experiment:

Ok, I taped the outside of the spacer (can't get any paint on the outside) and carefully spray painted the inside flat black to see if there may be a reflection issue adding to the 'splash'...

Glass 405nm17.jpg


I didn't think it would do anything because the spacer is after the lens, and the beam is already collimated... Plus, Meredith glass lenses have a shinny brass spacer in them.

But it was worth a try just to see. No change though...

But like I have said before, it doesn't bother me one bit! :) Maybe because I have been using Meredith glass lenses for over a year. They are similar.
Jay
 
Re: FS: 405-G-1 Glass Lens Mod-28% Increase vs Aix

Wow jayrob, this is Great! :D

I would like to purchase one of these babies from you.

Please send me the payment details, if you can spare one.

Either way, +1 rep to you, man ;)
 
Re: FS: 405-G-1 Glass Lens Mod-28% Increase vs Aix

Thanks Kage! :)

Sending PM...
Jay
 
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