I have problem with my 1W laser

[Bionic-Badger]

You do realize that this is a forum for violet and blu-ray lasers? Not 445nm lasers?

 

[eytyxhs]

i destroy my driver and diode. i test it with PC power supply 5V and now doesnt work.

 

[lazeerer]

^What color was the cable that you used from your PC Power Supply.?

Yellow or Red and Black for negative.?

CAN you POST a Picture of what your power supply looks like.?

 

[eytyxhs]

^What color was the cable that you used from your PC Power Supply.?

Yellow or Red and Black for negative.?

CAN you POST a Picture of what your power supply looks like.?

Red & black 5V

 

[eytyxhs]

I lose 130$. :-( :-( :-(

 

[anselm]

My condolences.
Next time, I suggest you practice on something cheaper like the PHR-sled.
Then when you know what you're doing, start handling the more expensive diodes.

Hey I have a 445nm diode lying around doing nothing because I am waiting on some
gear to practice with first....

 

[EDC Laser]

I lost 130$. :-( :-( :-(

Another one bites the dust.

Now give that 445 LD a new life as a blue LED flashlight...or not.

 

[bobhaha]

I smell troll...

 

[eytyxhs]

Now I wait the E3/E2 laser 100mW violet.
I wait 4 months. I have another violet laser 180mW and this diode I destroy it.
God why? I never again take parts of laser. I take only from Wicked lasers.
I need money now to take the S3 laser.

 

[eytyxhs]

Hi again. I want to Purchase it again the 1W laser (diode and driver).
It's good idea?

 

[Eudaimonium]

I am not sure I understand that, but I assume it means "Purchase it again" ,

What's wrong with the old diode and driver?

 

[eytyxhs]

I am not sure I understand that, but I assume it means "Purchase it again" ,

What's wrong with the old diode and driver?

ok. sorry i'm Greek boy

My diode i dont know if destroy (i think is Dead) but the Driver is Dead.

 

[Eudaimonium]

How do you know it's dead?

Try powering a test-load with your driver. Also, try powering a diode with a driver made with LM317. It's very simple to make and it will show you if diode is alive or not.

 

[eytyxhs]

How do you know it's dead?

Try powering a test-load with your driver. Also, try powering a diode with a driver made with LM317. It's very simple to make and it will show you if diode is alive or not.

Can you find a video how to do? i have the LM317 IN my box.:undecided:

 

[Eudaimonium]

No videos I can remember right now

Can you read an electronic schematic?

I can show you the schematic, which shows you how to build the driver with LM317:

 

[eytyxhs]

Can i test it with 104mA Driver?