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Help on dyi

RYANZKWL said:
i want 2 make a laser under 60$ cuz i have a budget (which is low i know) so im thinking of buying a 28$ 6x 300mw diode + 18$ rckstr driver, need a cheap heat sink under 20$ so i was thinking of replacing the lens of the module with built in heat sink to a axiz lens (12.99$).

Total so far = 58.99$
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You're not going to use a 6x in a project that has a budget of $60....

Here's what I recommend you do (Assuming you have decent soldering skills)

1) Get the PHR-803T diode from hightechdealz.com - $20
2) Get a flexdriveom drlave with the current pre-set to 110mA - $30
3) Get a pen host from jayrob for $14 shipped. - $14.

You're looking @ $64. Now, it might seem logical to get a rkcstr driver because it's a few dollars cheaper. Don't because you will then need to power your laser with lithium batteries, plus you'll need a charger for those batteries which = more money in the long run.
 





RYANZKWL said:
a 300mw blu-ray 28.99http://o-like.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8&products_id=13
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Again, go with hightechdealz.com .....

405nm SF-AW210 Blu Ray Laser Diode in Aixiz Laser Module [SF-AW210 in Aixiz] - $40.57 : High Tech DealZ, Simplifying the LASER Hobby!

That's the same exact diode already pressed into the aixiz module for $40.57 + free shipping. The diode from o-like.com is just the diode for $29. Now, factor in shipping, you're looking at $33. Then, you'll need to purchase an aixiz module which usually runs $5 + shipping. Suddenly, what you thought was cheaper from o-like isn't so.

Also, that diode won't give you any where near 300mW. The SF-AW210 are kinda shaky diodes. If you want a 6x, go with the GGW as they are more reliable. Also, if this is your first build I really really suggest you go with the PHR first.

Edit: Not to mention that hightechdealz.com is located in the US so you'll get it faster than you would from China.
 
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I know but remember im thinking about a module with a buit in heatsink for 19.99$+2.75 shipping.
 
RYANZKWL said:
I know but remember im thinking about a module with a buit in heatsink for 19.99$+2.75 shipping.
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Do you have experience harvesting diodes from their heatsinks and pressing them into aixiz modules?
 
no i don't this is my first laser but in the long run it's like 30$ cheaper i don't know but it is a lot cheaper and the only way you learn is through experience (and youtube videos lol)
 
RYANZKWL said:
no i don't this is my first laser but in the long run it's like 30$ cheaper i don't know but it is a lot cheaper and the only way you learn is through experience (and youtube videos lol)
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You're absolutely right, you do learn through experience. However, if you mess up this diode, that's $30 down the drain. If you mess up a PHR, it's $10 down the drain. Trust me and go with the PHR, because I can almost guarantee you you'll mess up your first time.
 
i know that i might mess but im not going to make many lasers (dont have the money to invest in the hobby) so i want my first one to be very good.
 
RYANZKWL said:
i know that i might mess but im not going to make many lasers (dont have the money to invest in the hobby) so i want my first one to be very good.
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That's the thing. The SFW diode isn't all that great. The PHR is a decent, cheap diode, trust me. Do what you want though, I can't force you to do things with your build. Good luck with the build dude, I'm done here.
 
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