optics for TO-5 case (1000mW diode)

[henke2]

I just recived my diodes, if tey are close to the rated 1watt I guess they might be fun

However I need optics for them, they look just like the diodes that come out of CD-roms but much larger.

the base is 8mm and the head is about 6.5mm think this form factor is called TO-5

hopefully this link will work

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=130161849130&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=003

thanks
Link fixed

 

[numberonekiwi]

now it would be great to find is a red laser with that power output for the same price

 

[shikari_rock]

I have the exact same one, just I got it for $5 less.
From what I know, this is a 9mm can. Look at Meredith Instruments, they have some nice glass collimators, for 5.6mm and 9mm diodes, and don't try firing it up without a heatsink, otherwise you'll kill it.

 

[Kenom]

meredith really is the way to go with the larger diodes.
in order to get them to work with the GB diodes you have to put a shim in to bring it from 9mm down to 5.6mm. Not bad prices either.

 

[steve001]

where to buy lenses
http://www.laserpointerforums.com/forums/YaBB.pl?num=1186613419