LAB build (Like to get some ideas)

[Seoul_lasers]

Hi there, I'd really like to see pics of some labby builds some of you laser craftsmen have built. I'd like to build one with a TEC,fan, temp monitor, key lockouts.... etc for my new red 350-400mW.

I'd like to get some inspiration.
Pics and construction details please! Share your Hi powered labbys please!

Thanks.

 

[Gryphon]

Jayrob's "Ice Box" builds have got to be some of the best LAB builds i've seen here

http://laserpointerforums.com/f51/tutorial-blu-ray-tec-step-step-37239.html

again, this is JAYROB'S, not mine

 

[Benm]

Those would be a good start. If you're going for TEC, condensation will be your main enemy. The benefit is big with red lasers though, as lowering temperature will shift wavelength down a bit resulting in a more visible beam for the same amount of power.

 

[Seoul_lasers]

Hmm, that would be nice.
Unfortunately there seem to be no shops that stock TECs for over clocking here in korea and modding anything is a pain in the ass.

So I have my laser diode module and no proper heat sink. I have a mini circular fin variety that was given to me but it won't allow more than 30-40 secs without getting very warm.

I need to mod a PC heat pipe brick or something.

???

 

[HaloBlu]

Flaminpyro just posted a really sweet heatsink http://laserpointerforums.com/f39/maxsink-ultamate-lab-style-hs-50590.html#post694945.
I have to say I love the look of Meatball's Tiny "Micro Labby" No TEC, fan or temp monitor but its got a key lockout.

I personally love tiny handheld builds. I don't do labbys much.