harvesting IR

[chaosfourever]

Where can I find some very powerful IR diodes that I can harvest and use?

 

[Spyderz20x6]

CD Writers.

I don't recomend this though. They are very dangerous if you look straight at the beam.
It may give you a false sense of security, and you will think it is weak, but it is actually very harmful and powerful.

 

[chaosfourever]

I know but i want a burner that will be super strong. I got my red burners but i want some crazy amounts of mW's

 

[Spyderz20x6]

I know but i want a burner that will be super strong. I got my red burners but i want some crazy amounts of mW's

Well, i've got news for you:

You won't get more power out of an CD Writer IR diode.
You have to buy them online. They are usually c-mount or 9mm packages.

http://cgi.ebay.com/500mw-808nm-las...ryZ53141QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

You will need a Meredith collimating lens for this one.
http://www.mi-lasers.com/cgi-bin/shopper.cgi?preadd=action&key=LDC-2

 

[chaosfourever]

Where do they get these from?

 

[Spyderz20x6]

Where do they get these from?

Lol, the manufacturer.

 

[chaosfourever]

I guess. I just wish I could get some of these without paying the huge prices.