GITD Dorcy Jr 1W 405nm build

[gozert]

For a couple months now I've been wanting to get myself a 405nm laser. So, a couple weeks ago I finally ordered a 1W 405nm module from DTR. I've had this host laying around for a while now and wanted to put it to good use, so I decided to build the 405nm module in it.

The build wasn't too hard, although I did have to make a contact board fit the host.

Let's get to the pictures.


This is everything that went into the build:

It might be hard to see, but I soldered the V- to the unused pin of the diode and the V+ I soldered to the back of the contact board.

Close up of the contact board:

Focus knob with a GITD o-ring in it:

Finished laser:

Last but not least, a few beamshots:

I'm quite satisfied with the finished build. It has a pretty decent duty cycle and the lens keeps glowing for a while after use thanks to the o-rings. If I were to ever do a similar build again in this particular host, I'd figure out a better way of making a contact board.

Thanks for reading!

 

[BowtieGuy]

Very nice EDC sized Burner you've got there gozert!
That Dorcy jr sure is a good looking host, I especially like the rounded look of the tailcap.

:gj: +Rep!

 

[jander6442]

Nice looking build but please give us some real info... How much power what current anything as far as numbers would be nice. This build deserve it.

 

[joeybab3]

Awesome, i just lost my 405 today :/ great burners though

 

[gozert]

Nice looking build but please give us some real info... How much power what current anything as far as numbers would be nice. This build deserve it.

I'll do my best to include some number in my next build. Currently I don't have a LPM (waiting for the Radiant LPM to be in stock), and I don't really have any other half-decent stuff that I could pull decently accurate numbers with. Just soldering that spring onto the board took me 20 minutes because of the crappy soldering iron I have.

 

[Davidx]

Very nice job. Fun having a little pocket burner. Having a crappy soldering iron sucks. Just got a new one. Weller brand $25. Has 3 little LEDs to light up the work.

 

[Lifetime17]

Hi G,
Nice build 405nm is a great WL, powerful little guys. I just did a sled build and the flat package red i put onto a copper module pics of the newer 405 build and the flat red module. I have two other 405"s built love the sled to tear down to get to the prize.