M140 445nm Build - 1.77A in a Custom Host

[sinner]

Yeah man, I dont want to lose a 445nm laser diode over a hypothesis.. Just do some of your own tests and report the findings!!

Also there is a thread about pushing M140's

- http://laserpointerforums.com/f65/anyone-pushed-m140-beyond-2-0a-75876.html
- http://laserpointerforums.com/f42/pushing-m140-79123.html

I hope this helps!

 

[JLM]

Excellent Work, I am anxious waiting for my two MS V3 26650.
1+ :gj:

 

[sinner]

Thanks JLM.. :thanks:

Thats strange , I sent three parcels that day , The other two reached there destination before christmas..

 

[Th3dArKn3o]

^ maybe a 9mm definitely not a m140. If so I would love to see you do it with your m140op:

Yeah man, I dont want to lose a 445nm laser diode over a hypothesis.. Just do some of your own tests and report the findings!!

Also there is a thread about pushing M140's

- http://laserpointerforums.com/f65/anyone-pushed-m140-beyond-2-0a-75876.html
- http://laserpointerforums.com/f42/pushing-m140-79123.html

I hope this helps!

I tested my m140@2A enough to say that !
In my build i drive the diode @1,9A but only because i wanted longer duty cycles and with my heatsink i have an continuously duty cycle @1,9A!!!

And I'm not alone with this !

I push an efficient M140 beyond 2A to test my new LPM and it measures 2.8 Watt.
I believe the diode can handle the 2A current.

DTR also tested an M140 with 2,1A and no Problems

M140@2,1A


Like I said "If you keep your diode CHILLLED! 2A is definitely not a problem"

 

[sinner]

In case you noticed the obvious dimming after 1.85-1.95A and goes completely dim at 2.1A.. This may be true for some diodes , but one cannot have a continuous duty cycle..

 

[Th3dArKn3o]

In case you noticed the obvious dimming after 1.85-1.95A and goes completely dim at 2.1A.. This may be true for some diodes , but one cannot have a continuous duty cycle..

Yes some diodes will dim over 1,8A and some will like the extra current! I said exactly that earlier ...
You can test your M140 easy with an LPM for her limits !
Anyway you need a good heatsink or very short duty cycles (~20s) @2A+

I call 30min a nearly continuous duty cycle wouldn't you ?

 

[sinner]

Yes I would call it a continuous dc.. I might try this next time i build a laser i do have a spare diode and a bench that will go upto 3A & by that time my lpm setup will be ready too..

Thanks for the suggestion.. :beer:

 

[Th3dArKn3o]

No Problem mate
I hope my Ophir Head arrives in the next few weeks so I can make some tests on my own!
I look forward to your lpm results on this build
Best Regards

 

[sinner]

A Couple of MOAR PICS!!

Polished it Today.. I was very Impressed by how beautiful the copper gets
when polished.. But too bad, It will only last a couple of weeks or so!!

 

[Th3dArKn3o]

You should try clear lacquer it will last longer !

 

[Jchad20]

Love that host man! But I know I would play around with force oxidizing the copper, to give it a bit more character and rugged look. But different strokes for different folks.

 

[sinner]

Thanks Guys.. @Jc: What do you suggest!!

 

[Jchad20]

I have never tried it on copper, because I am mostly acid etching, stonewashing, and heat coloring Steel and titanium, but here is a good write up on copper patina(ing)

9 Tips on How to Oxidize Copper - wikiHow

I might get one of these hosts and see what I come up with later.

John

 

[sinner]

I might go for electroplating , maybe nickel.. and these household patina methods looks pretty interesting too.. :thanks: for the link!!

:beer:

 

[Jchad20]

If anything, try one thing, if you don't like it, brush it off, and hey something that fits you.