My pocket custom ~700mw

[GBD]

I built this thing to accompany a module I made a while ago based on the O-like/aixiz/whatever driver. (those long blue boards).


I originally made it just for testing, but found that the spring on it will come in handy for a simple build, that will be layed out "pen style", but nessasarly in a pen host.

So I decided to put it in a host and have something that I can actually fit into my pocket, as my last 445nm build was too bulky.

This host is not quite done, it needs these things done before I can call it ready, such things are:

- A focus adapter instead of that brass stub of a lens.
- A thorough polishing to get rid of the imprints/scratches from machining.

But out of excitment, I couldn't help slapping the module in it for a little test:

Cheers!

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Here is the old build next to the new one:

A bit closer:


And a little beam time is always good:

Thats all for now, I will work on it tomorow.

 

[Haloid95]

Wow that looks nice and shiny . :beer: I also like the beam

 

[JLSE]

I see you're making good use of the combo machine

Keep up the good work!
:beer:

 

[DTR]

Sweet build. I would like to see it with a nice custom focus adapter.

 

[CarpentryHero]

Awesome work

 

[lazeerer]

:drool: Well done. I really like the Fine Area. It looks beefy but small. :gj:

 

[GBD]

I got ahead with the build a little, and I think its almost done..

I just gotta re-do the tailcap as Im still not quite satisfied with how it looks.
(Other then that, I guess Im done...maybe needs a bit more polishing...)


Comparison to 532nm 40mW

 

[Plan B]

Looks awesome GBD, very nice job.

 

[lazeerer]

GBD,

I see something in the background.

I like your style. I think it looks great the at it is>

 

[TTerbo]

One day it will all be mine :evil:

 

[GBD]

GBD,

I see something in the background.

I like your style. I think it looks great the at it is>

What do you see in the background?

 

[lazeerer]

A beast in the Making.... I tried Looking away but i couldn't.

 

[GBD]

Ah that

Ill give you a hint:

5W C-mount pump.

 

[LaZeRz]

Thats really nice! goodjob did you make that yourself on a lathe?

 

[GBD]

Thats really nice! goodjob did you make that yourself on a lathe?

Yep, a mill was also involved to great those flat areas on the fins. :beer:


This was the unfinished head in the background lazeerer pointed out, while it was bieng made (and still is unfinished as I didn't have time for it :tsk: )

I still need to get around to boring it out.

 

[LaZeRz]

Cool, and nice lathe skills