Heatsinks and another question.

[ImStillCaden]

Hey, so I'm building my first handheld laser soon. I ordered an Oclaro 700mW 638 Diode from DTR, I plan on doing this build in an Altoids tin, and I had a few questions. First off, will I need a heatsink? Second, what voltage battery would be best for this? Thank you all in advance, you guys have been so helpful to me while I'm working on this project!

 

[Deleted member 46822]

That's alot of mW's for a Altiods tin build.. Your going to need probably at least 25mm width of heatsink for any type of run time..

 

[brendon7358]

Personally I would just drop the kipkay altoids tin idea and just use a proper host. You will have a lot less trouble and more reliable laser that way.

 

[Lifetime17]

Hi
Got Hosts ?? Pm me
Rich

 

[Lifetime17]

 

[Deleted member 46822]

ISC, you should also look at Lifetime17's +3 in his picture signature as he can put that sink in any color host
I do love the Darth Vadar look though.

 

[Lifetime17]

Hi
I can powder coat the sinks many color to choose from
Rich

 

[ImStillCaden]

Thanks guys! I'm going to get a real host, I was questioning whether 700mw was too powerful for an Altoids tin. I probably should have thought that through better!