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Bearded_Galaxy said:
Yeah, but then it might not be class IV anymore. I just want a super small class IV. Some of the charts I've seen suggested that a 12X BR has (or can have) better efficiency than a 445. 'Cause like I saw you did a 445 on the micro key chain style at 260mA or so and were only getting 78mW. Or is it just at powers that low that 445s are inefficient?
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With a 12X (more expensive diode though), you will have class 4 power at about 400mA's. (405-G-1) Depending on diode efficiency...

Check out all the build specs for 12X lasers here:
http://laserpointerforums.com/f38/12x-br-diodes-46798.html
 





The 405nm diodes aren't as visible as the 445 to the human eye, though, so it won't seem as bright...tough decision...maybe I should just get a job and do all of the above :) Hahaha.
 
Bearded_Galaxy said:
Yeah. I still get a bit hung up on the numbers, though :/
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You mean the output power vs current?

If that's what you mean, it's because these diodes don't even reach the lasing threshold until around 200mA's...
 
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Well, I'm concerned with maximum output power for the available equipment, and in small builds the efficiency is a major factor. I just wish I had a lot of money, so I could just make the 2 dozen lasers I want, and buy the odd colors I can't make (orange, yellow, etc).
 
Jay got my kit today.:thanks:

This little sucker is a very tight package.

Got it all put together with a 445nm since my 405 sled is not here yet.

I found a great way to get the pill and the module screwed in.

Review will be up tonight.
 
I'm a little worried about the fact that you glue on the focus ring. Can you not just thread it onto the lens like in many lasers? I can't imagine glue would hold two pieces of steel together very well - especially with the twisting motion that will be exerted here.

And can we still get the original design - the one that worked with AixiZ modules?
 
agravlin said:
I'm a little worried about the fact that you glue on the focus ring. Can you not just thread it onto the lens like in many lasers? I can't imagine glue would hold two pieces of steel together very well - especially with the twisting motion that will be exerted here.

And can we still get the original design - the one that worked with AixiZ modules?
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What glue on the focus ring?:confused: No glue on mine.
 
agravlin said:
He said in the original post that he glues the focus ring onto the lens.
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Well I did not see anything like that. I just wrap the lens in Teflon and use a pair of pliers to get it tight. Never have any problems with it coming loose.
 
Only mention I see of glue is the part for the green module version of this, and that's just for a dust cap, the green modules aren't focusable without a bit of work.
 
Prototype said:
Only mention I see of glue is the part for the green module version of this, and that's just for a dust cap, the green modules aren't focusable without a bit of work.
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"The machined-to-fit focus ring will be glued on last" "With the AixiZ focus ring glued on"

But you're right. It was under the Green section. I'm sleepy...
 
Just a cheap smoke machine...

Get some smoke in the air, and the beam is very visible...
 
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