IR laser build

[Crossfire]

Bullshit.

http://laserglow.com/index.php?scorpius

I know you're in the business of selling lasers, but please get your facts straight.

 

[dar303]

I was going to post a new thread, but it seemed like a good idea to ask here. I just received an 808nm 1watt diode from a purchase on ebay. It has a 9mm base so a housing is going to be tricky to find  I have no idea what to do for the driver, my multi meter is good for 400ma and this thing needs 1400ma   The specs are as follows:

Hi,

This is no problem, good 9mm holders can be bought att meredith instruments www.mi-lasers.com/index1.html and you shoud be able ot get a cheap multimeter with 10A or 2A max DC current range for 20-40 dollars. Use a LM317 like scriabin said, basic but works good!
Use thermal paste or adhesive when you mount the diode as they get very hot if not adequately cooled.