FS: Kryton Groovy Green Kit! While they last...

[Swordofsalvation]

Re: FS: Kryton Groovy Green Kit! While they last..

awesome jayrob!! i would so buy one, but Im going with the cheaper way out, even though yours is way worth it.

 

[jayrob]

Re: FS: Kryton Groovy Green Kit! While they last..

I have a few barrels on the way.  As soon as they get here I'll get one off to you.  Instead of a matched set of two, I'm thinking a triad would be cool

Peace,
dave

Yes of course!

A green Kryton is a must have! This kit gives good heatsinking to the module, and the kit will last a lifetime... The swapping out of green modules is very easy. It can be done in a matter of minutes!

And again, the barrel is perfectly fine for building a red or blu-ray at some future time, if that is something you decide to do...
Jay

 

[jake21]

Re: FS: Kryton Groovy Green Kit! While they last..

your lucky to Notice the stars  ;D all i see is snow...... nice build jay  [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

 

[Kenom]

Re: FS: Kryton Groovy Green Kit! While they last..

You got some BIG hands there bud.  Never ceases to amaze me.  In my hands that barrel looks much bigger.

 

[WRM]

Re: FS: Kryton Groovy Green Kit! While they last..

If you already have a Kryton barrel (1st run or Groove), just send me the center section. The barrel...

Then I can drill it out for fitting the module, and make a heatsink with a set screw!

For this, I will charge $29 dollars plus $5 dollars for return shipping...
Jay

Jay, I asked because I have a module on the way and was going to put it into a WL Core; but thought that the Kryton would be better for heat dissipation. I saw the Kryton kit that you offered and thought that it looked like a build that I was actually capable of; so I considered buying a kit from you and using the PHR module.

 

[Kenom]

Re: FS: Kryton Groovy Green Kit! While they last..

Yeah that's not the way the barrels I made were designed. They were designed to bypass the need for a module.

 

[jayrob]

Re: FS: Kryton Groovy Green Kit! While they last..

Well, the green kit is a piece of cake... It can be done by a complete beginner, in a matter of minutes!

But a blu-ray or red Kryton build takes a little more building experience. You will need to understand how to set current on the FlexDrive using a proper test load. Other than that, it is pretty simple too...

I have a very nice kit for a red or blu-ray build that I call my 'Pocket Mini' if you have not seen it, take a look!
http://www.laserpointerforums.com/forums/YaBB.pl?num=1231664443/0





Ken, when my wife says something about the size of my hands, I always say something like... 'all the better to slap you around with'. ;D JK

She knows I'm kidding... Once I lifted my hand near my face and was jokingly talking to it saying 'calm down, she didn't mean it'... and she got the best of me by pushing my arm and slapping my hand into my own face! ;D
Jay

 

[Kenom]

Re: FS: Kryton Groovy Green Kit! While they last..

Ken, when my wife says something about the size of my hands, I always say something like... 'all the better to slap you around with'. ;D JK

She knows I'm kidding... Once I lifted my hand near my face and was jokingly talking to it saying 'calm down, she didn't mean it'... and she got the best of me by pushing my arm and slapping my hand into my own face! ;D
Jay

Hahahahaha!!!

 

[WRM]

Re: FS: Kryton Groovy Green Kit! While they last..

[quote author=WRM link=1233276690/0#10 date=1233295231]Jay, what else would I need to use this as a host for one of Dave's PHR modules? Thanks,    Bill

For a blu-ray build, I personally like the FlexDrive. This is perfect for a blu-ray or a red using the Kryton Groove and an 18650 battery. The diode would press directly into the Kryton head, which is threaded at the aperture for an AixiZ lens nut!

It's just a matter of mounting the driver. Here is a picture of a commonly used way to do so:

This method uses the barrel for the negative path to the driver, by connecting the diode case pin, to the diode negative pin, and then the diode connects to the driver negative. (this is all that is needed for a FlexDrive - both negatives on the Flexdrive are continuos) For an 18650 supply, the silicon diode is not needed. This is only needed for 2 X 3.0 volt batteries to drop voltage. Because the FlexDrive is rated for a max voltage supply of 5.5 volts.

With a red diode, the diode case pin is already the negative pin, so the negative connection from the battery (host), is made to the driver via the diode connection...
Jay
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Jay, I will have a complete module. How would this change things? (As you can probably tell, I am a beginner). Your guidance is much appreciated. Thanks, Bill

 

[jayrob]

Re: FS: Kryton Groovy Green Kit! While they last..

Did you get a complete module with a rkcstr driver already set from daguin?

If that's the case, your best bet would be a 3405 host. That would be your easiest build for it. This is a host that you buy from DX that takes 3 X AAA batteries. But if you have a rkcstr driver, you would use 2 X 3.6 volt 10440 batteries and a blank. Or, check with rkcstr to see if his driver can take 12.6 volts of supply. Because that is what 3 X 10440 batteries will be at full charge.

Anyway, I have a 3405 host that I would sell with a heatsink for $38 plus shipping...
Jay

P.S. See here for how this host and heatsink look finished off. Also, there are two different versions of the heatsink. Both have plenty of mass. It's just a matter of how you want the finished look of your build to be:
http://www.laserpointerforums.com/forums/YaBB.pl?num=1202452073/500#512

 

[daguin]

Re: FS: Kryton Groovy Green Kit! While they last..

Did you get a complete module with a rkcstr driver already set from daguin?
If that's the case, your best bet would be a 3405 host. That would be your easiest build for it. This is a host that you buy from DX that takes 3 X AAA batteries. But if you have a rkcstr driver, you would use 2 X 3.6 volt 10440 batteries and a blank. Or, check with rkcstr to see if his driver can take 12.6 volts of supply. Because that is what 3 X 10440 batteries will be at full charge.
Anyway, I have a 3405 host that I would sell with a heatsink for $38 plus shipping...
Jay

The 3405 is in my opinion the easiest way to turn your module into a hand held laser. It's not quite as sexy as a Kryton, but the Kryton would require some significant customization to be able to use one of these module in.

The 3405 has plenty of room and the heat sinking provided by Jayrob's heat sink in this build is massive. Not much need for a duty cycle here. The 3405 is the build I recommend to most beginning builders. $38 + shipping is a great price for this host, a Jayrob heat sink, and shipping from within the US

Peace,
dave

 

[WRM]

Re: FS: Kryton Groovy Green Kit! While they last..

Did you get a complete module with a rkcstr driver already set from daguin?


Anyway, I have a 3405 host that I would sell with a heatsink for $38 plus shipping...
Jay

P.S. See here for how this host and heatsink look finished off. Also, there are two different versions of the heatsink. Both have plenty of mass. It's just a matter of how you want the finished look of your build to be:
http://www.laserpointerforums.com/forums/YaBB.pl?num=1202452073/500#512

Jay, I have a complete module (PHR-803T) with a fixed rkcstr driver. I would definitely like to purchase this host. I like the look of the version 2 heat sink the best if that is possible. Do they actually sell blank spacer batteries? I think that I've seen people also jump the third battery compartment instead. I'll send you a PM with my info. Thanks for you guidance Jay, thank you also Dave! Bill

 

[daguin]

Re: FS: Kryton Groovy Green Kit! While they last..

Jay, I have a complete module (PHR-803T) with a fixed rkcstr driver. I would definitely like to purchase this host. I like the look of the version 2 heat sink the best if that is possible. [highlight]Do they actually sell blank spacer batteries?[/highlight] I think that I've seen people also jump the third battery compartment instead. I'll send you a PM with my info. Thanks for you guidance Jay, thank you also Dave!     Bill

These ARE available.  However, I use the VERY TECHNICAL  and HIGHLY ADVANCED procedure by which I cut an appropriate diameter bolt to the correct length to fit the "empty" slot.  

They are probably free in your garage somewhere (or your neighbor's garage).

Some people will solder a wire "jumper" across the contacts in the "empty" slot.

Peace,
dave

 

[jayrob]

Re: FS: Kryton Groovy Green Kit! While they last..

Another thing worth mentioning about your 3405 build, is that I usually only use the business end of the AixiZ module for the heatsink. This is all that is needed...

But since you have your driver mounted inside the AixiZ module, you will need the entire module in tact. This means that because of the length, you may have to drill or grind out the top of the pill. The threaded aluminum piece in the host where the LED emitter is mounted.

Then there would be lots of room...
Jay

 

[WRM]

Re: FS: Kryton Groovy Green Kit! While they last..

Another thing worth mentioning about your 3405 build, is that I usually only use the business end of the AixiZ module for the heatsink. This is all that is needed...

But since you have your driver mounted inside the AixiZ module, you will need the entire module in tact. This means that because of the length, you may have to drill or grind out the top of the pill. The threaded aluminum piece in the host where the LED emitter is mounted.

Then there would be lots of room...
Jay

Jay, I'm not exactly certain that I know where you mean; but I'll assume that it would allow the module to go further up in the pill? Would I just be increasing the diameter or actually widening and deepening? Thanks, Bill

 

[daguin]

Re: FS: Kryton Groovy Green Kit! While they last..

Another thing worth mentioning about your 3405 build, is that I usually only use the business end of the AixiZ module for the heatsink. This is all that is needed...
But since you have your driver mounted inside the AixiZ module, you will need the entire module in tact. This means that because of the length, you may have to drill or grind out the top of the pill. The threaded aluminum piece in the host where the LED emitter is mounted.
Then there would be lots of room...
Jay

I haven't built one of these for awhile, but IIRC there is enough room in the 3405 for the whole module.  The 4171 needs to have the rear portion shortened (or left off), but the 3405 is fine.

This may be different with the second "version" of the heat sink, but the first version protrudes out the front a bit.  This adds available length to the host.

Peace,
dave