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Cbuley

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I have all the necessary ingredients for the KipKay laser hack. i would not like to kill my diode though, and was wondering if anyone would install a resister for me, and i would provide all parts, except the resistor itself and would pay well for service. Please contact CBULEY@gmail.com for any questions. [smiley=dankk2.gif]
 





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Its not just a resistor... ugh... you need a complete current regulating circuit. KipKay is a joke and provides horrible instructions that only get you a laser that will last a few minutes at most. Here is a good read for some basic info and good links.. http://www.laserpointerforums.com/forums/YaBB.pl?virboard=b_general;num=1206843997

EDIT- O and good job coming here before starting, you saved yourself some heartache of burning out diodes. I hope ya learn some info and get off to a good start in DIY lasers. This place is a wealth of information!
 

Kenom

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dude to be honest your wasting your time with the kipkay hack. there just isn't enough room in there for a resistor.
 

Abray

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I've tried fitting a driver in there, it doesn't work very well. If I were you buy an MXDL flashlight and do that hack. I've done that one and it works beautifully!
 
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I've been able to fit a resistor & capacitor in a minimag but it's really difficult & not really worth it anyways.

I did it by cutting a circle in the plastic cover the same size as the laser module lens, and smaller than the laser module itself, then put the plastic cover on w/o the lens in and put the lens on with a focusing knob on the front to make it look better.

works out pretty well, but you're really better off using a MXDL or Dorcy flashlight as a host.

good luck
 

Abray

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Well even batter than using the front for the resistor and such, could you put the resistor and cap in the tail where the extra bulb used to be?
 

Cbuley

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sk8er4514 said:
works out pretty well, but you're really better off using a MXDL or Dorcy flashlight as a host.

good luck


ive looked into flashlights, but what kind would work for the kipkay type hack minus the mag light replaced with a MXDL light.

anyone link me on a acceptible flashlight, thanks much
 




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