My Upgraded 12x 405

[Cenobite9]

Hi all, I just recently finished upgrading my old 10x 405 to a new BW512 405. I'm pretty impressed with the results:

847mW @ 575mA

Here's my equipment list:

SolarForce L2P host
Jayrob SolaForce heatsink
Aixiz module
405-G-1 lens
Microboost driver
Samsung ICR 18650 battery

I used a LaserBee 2.5W to perform the laser power test.

 

[danefex]

Nice job! Treat it respectfully though, 800mW+ from a 12X wont last too long even with short duty cycles because you're pushing that diode well past its 'long life' limitations :beer:

 

[LaZeRz]

Well.... Lazeerer reached 1watt with one of those diodes and as far as I know its still running...

If you have a really efficient diode you can run it at higher currents and still maintain the same life expectancy that a normal diode would have at lower currents.

Goodjob on the upgrade

+rep (if I can)

 

[danefex]

^ you are correct, I just share this warning and information from my personal experiences with 12X diodes & high amperage settings :beer:

 

[LaZeRz]

Yeh, you can never be "too" careful with 55 dollar diodes...

 

[Cenobite9]

I am a little less careful since I can get these things for $52 shipped from Rayfoss... better than the old days of buying a $200 drive

 

[jayrob]

Man that's one burning build I'll bet...

Nice! :beer: