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ArcticMyst Security by Avery

My first custom heatsink[445nm build]

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Hey guys, so about 2 or 3 weeks ago I got my first lathe and have been playing with it ever since. As tonight came to a close I finally finished my first custom heatsink. I have to admit it's very exciting learning new things, especially things you can do with your hands. I took a couple pictures I hope they're not too big, but I just wanted to share this first victory with you guys =D
(who doesn't like to show off their new shiny laser?!)

Anyways, some specs are:
-Flexdrive V5 that I'm not sure of the mA because I lazily just eyeballed it after I set it at I think 200mA before and didn't want to desolder and test everything all over again. *-.- ..
-mW output is around 720ish
- Just using the AixiZ red glass lens for now.

Overall I'm very happy with it and think it's a good first victory as everything is a very snug fit. No rattling or loose parts anywhere.

Any comments or suggestions or whatever are welcome =D
 

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:wave::wave::wave:
btw, c/b time to update your sig... ;)
-Glenn
 
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I need that heat sink!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Im also using a big Maglite

would you sell one?!
 
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I am just a beginning machinist, but I could give you all the dimensions and you could see if Jayrob or Flaminpyro would be able to make one?
 
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is that made so that the little rim on one end allows it to lock into the maglite by resting in the protective lens notch? if so its exactly what I wanted to do! would be perfect!

If you could send the dimensions ill see if I can get someone to make it!
 
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Cool build. :gj:
Also literally, with a sink that size it must be more or less CW.

Your only problem will be to get hosts, drivers, and diodes at the pace you can make the heat sinks. :D
 
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could you please give me a link to make custom laser heatsinks? i do own a chop shop but not certain on the build
 
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Would be good to not bump 2 and half year old threads :p

Anyway, for heatsinks, visit my shop. Got link in my signature.
 




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