home made laser project

[00304]

you tube.com/watch?v=sqs19PeGa1c


i saw this video off you tube the other day and i got the module and i am trying to figure out how to get the diode out. what are some of the methods u guys used to get the diode out of the module

 

[Daedal]

Could you include some pictures of the module? I'm sure we can help you much better that way

Hope to hear form you soon;
DDL

 

[SenKat]

Hey - I PM'd you - use a wooden dowel to "punch" the old diode out of there so you can put in the new diode.....I personally used an ice-pick and a hammer - no such thing as finesse when you KNOW you want that 10mw diode out, and are going to put in a 200+mw diode ! LOL

 

[00304]

i didnt notice u pmed me till i posted this lol um pictures i dont have permission yet so the best i can do is this cgi.ebay.com/650nm-10mW-laser-module-3V-to-5VDC-with-lens-650-nm_W0QQitemZ110150223166QQihZ001QQcategoryZ53141QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

im also guessing the board the diode is soldered is not important?

thanks for the help

 

[stevetexas]

Mike offered this advice and it works. Use a vice and a 6 penny nail (head placed against the diode - tip against the vice). the vice will close and gently press the diode out...