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As many know, I'm selling a few of my units. My bad luck continues, though it may be no biggie.
I'd really like some help, it doesn't have to be free but I'd appreciate not being charged an arm and leg.
The Ideal person to help me has:
1. LPM
2. Soldering iron
3. Diode press (9mm compatible, maybe 5.6mm too)
4. Lives close to Colorado, at least in the U.S.
5. Basic knowledge of diode laser repair
6. Willingness to ship packages for me (not for free of course)
7. Willingness to help me
8. maybe a copper 9mm diode module, the two piece kind that screw together I believe(see below)
1. My 638nm unit has bars of the output dim and flicker, but it SEEMS to be a problem with not getting a good connection, likely between the battery board and heat sink, because when I make sure the connection is good, it comes on at what seems full power. I'm thinking the problem could be as simple to fix as putting a tiny blob or two of solder on the ring to make a better connection with the heat sink. If this is not the problem, perhaps this person could diagnose the actual problem, maybe even fixing it (not for free unless you feel particularly altruistic)
2. I changed my mind on the Dominator, I now want to do what WBS suggested in post #7, but I want it to be with one of the new 9mm diodes, whichever I end up getting first, probably the 445nm. I don't know yet if the current driver's output would be good or not for that diode. I emailed ricktrent hoping he will tell me what the output is at 2.5A, If it's in the range I want, 4W-4.5W, all I should need is the new diode in a module that is screw-able into a heat sink insert that both touches the diode's back, and leaves enough room for the pins and wires. my question is will a pre-made module of such fit in the heat sink I have without needing to be machined shorter? It may be a while before I have the cash for the diode, so whoever helps me may be holding this laser for a bit. in fact, maybe it's best a seperate person can help with this, or the same person, but later, as I think I will personally run the current diode the rest of the way dead first.:evil:
3. finally, all the units could be metered by a LPM to confirm output before sending them to the buyer
I am willing to pay for parts, shipping and labor (aka PITA pay) to whoever helps me, the extent of help needed may be unknown until I find a buyer for every unit, I doubt one person will buy all three of them, and the dominator buyer will need to make a choice
here is the thread of the units I am selling for reference:http://laserpointerforums.com/f39/fs-dominator-520nm-638nm-87345.html
:thanks:
:worthy:
I'd really like some help, it doesn't have to be free but I'd appreciate not being charged an arm and leg.
The Ideal person to help me has:
1. LPM
2. Soldering iron
3. Diode press (9mm compatible, maybe 5.6mm too)
4. Lives close to Colorado, at least in the U.S.
5. Basic knowledge of diode laser repair
6. Willingness to ship packages for me (not for free of course)
7. Willingness to help me
8. maybe a copper 9mm diode module, the two piece kind that screw together I believe(see below)
1. My 638nm unit has bars of the output dim and flicker, but it SEEMS to be a problem with not getting a good connection, likely between the battery board and heat sink, because when I make sure the connection is good, it comes on at what seems full power. I'm thinking the problem could be as simple to fix as putting a tiny blob or two of solder on the ring to make a better connection with the heat sink. If this is not the problem, perhaps this person could diagnose the actual problem, maybe even fixing it (not for free unless you feel particularly altruistic)
2. I changed my mind on the Dominator, I now want to do what WBS suggested in post #7, but I want it to be with one of the new 9mm diodes, whichever I end up getting first, probably the 445nm. I don't know yet if the current driver's output would be good or not for that diode. I emailed ricktrent hoping he will tell me what the output is at 2.5A, If it's in the range I want, 4W-4.5W, all I should need is the new diode in a module that is screw-able into a heat sink insert that both touches the diode's back, and leaves enough room for the pins and wires. my question is will a pre-made module of such fit in the heat sink I have without needing to be machined shorter? It may be a while before I have the cash for the diode, so whoever helps me may be holding this laser for a bit. in fact, maybe it's best a seperate person can help with this, or the same person, but later, as I think I will personally run the current diode the rest of the way dead first.:evil:
3. finally, all the units could be metered by a LPM to confirm output before sending them to the buyer
I am willing to pay for parts, shipping and labor (aka PITA pay) to whoever helps me, the extent of help needed may be unknown until I find a buyer for every unit, I doubt one person will buy all three of them, and the dominator buyer will need to make a choice
here is the thread of the units I am selling for reference:http://laserpointerforums.com/f39/fs-dominator-520nm-638nm-87345.html
:thanks:
:worthy:
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