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Pioneer 8X Blu-Ray-- BDR-203

I plan on picking up a BDR-whatevertheheckitis on friday if everything works out as planned. I'll get you all some good info as well 8-)
 





quantile said:
I put the 8x in an Aixiz module and took some measurements (after Aixiz acryllic lens, back not opened up):
Lasing threshold is ~35mA

I/mA         Po/mW     Vf/V
40            9             3.98
50            20
60            31
70            45
80            56
90            70
100           82            4.62
110           95
120           107
130           121
140           134
150           151          4.98
160           165
170           178
180           194
190           208
200           221          5.60
210           232
220           247
230           262
240           275
250           286          5.85
260           301
270           317          5.92


At 270mA I hit the limit of my LM317T circuit, I'll have to find a smaller series resistor. Don't think I will get to that today though...

Very much the same as Dave's. Voltage and all! Even a little 'Hotter'! :)
Jay
 
I looked into the different barcodes a bit:

The code on the 8x diode appears to be of the 'Data Matrix' type. I ran it through three decoders (two on my mobile phone, one online) and they all came up with this: "3300867894". I don't suppose that number has any meaning to anyone? ;)

Also, the barcodes on the PHRs and the Nichia diode are probably 'Micro QR' codes, that's a smaller variety of the common QR code. I couldn't find a decoder for those (mobile phone or otherwise), plenty QR decoders around but no "Micro". Would be interesting to compare all the PHRs that are floating around on LPF...
 
I got the SONY BWU-300S today  8-)

p1010353.jpg

p1010354h.jpg


I hope I'll find time to start harvesting and testing tomorrow :D
 
Hmmm...

That's supposed to be an 8X too huh? How much was that drive?
Jay
 
Those drives are selling for about $400.00 ea... I don't know... maybe intro74
got a break on it... 8-)

Jerry
 
intro74: Great news, looking forward to your results on the Sony's diode.


I took the BDR-203 diode to 310mA today, output doesn't seem to rise linear around 280mA, maybe I hit the first kink?

I don't feel like taking it any higher, maybe it's time to start looking for a host/driver...


I/mA         Po/mW     Vf/V
40            9             3.98
50            20
60            31
70            45
80            56
90            70
100           82            4.62
110           95
120           107
130           121
140           134
150           151          4.98
160           165
170           178
180           194
190           208
200           221          5.60
210           232
220           247
230           262
240           275
250           286          5.85
260           301
270           317          5.92
280           327
290           336
300           356
310           367
 
Wow! I guess Dave's is not a 'freak' diode with those numbers...

I mean, since it was the only one tested for a while, you never know. But your forward voltage is high just like his.

If you don't find a better solution for a host, I could always set you up with a daguin 8X special! ;)

The 3405 Host/Heatsink combo with the custom DDL driver with a 100ohm 4 turn 1/2 watt pot that will go to 400mA's with plenty of voltage...
Jay
 
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lasersbee said:
Those drives are selling for about $400.00 ea... I don't know... maybe intro74
got a break on it... 8-)

Jerry
You're right the correct price is 400CHF (approx 380USD)  :o
I'll start the experimentation tomorrow  :P

Below the future host for this diode  ;)
p1000686.jpg
 
intro74, that's a really nice looking build you have going there! 8-)





gbl, From what I understand, because of the high forward voltage on these 8X diodes, a FlexDrive is good up to about 300mA's max. Which is still a very high output! Take a look at quantile's numbers with AixiZ acrylic at 300mA's. He's getting 356mW's with AixiZ acrylic! :o This would mean at least 448mW's using the 405-G-1 glass lens mod! At that power, you would need glass.

Personally, if I had those readings, I would go with 270mA's. That would still give me 400mW's using a FlexDrive in a Pocket Mini! (with 405-G-1 lens mod)

Man, that does it... 'That's all's I can stands and I can't stands no more'. I'm ordering one of those drives right now. Curse you Dave! ;D

If you want to push higher like Dave, one option is to go with a DDL driver in a host that uses 3 X 10440 supply. This will give you plenty of voltage...
Jay
 
I will also be releasing a driver that will give you the higher forward voltage and 400mA if so desired from 2 AA's @ 3v.

When my 8x arrives, I will surely post the results of my 1/2 watt leadlight pointer ;D

Whoever said, 'good things dont come in small packages' ;)
 
Looking forward to those results!



Man! For some reason those BDR-203 drives are not on e-bay anymore??
Jay
 
Thanks Dave...

I must have typed in 230 instead of 203 for the e-bay search or something...

Ordered!
Jay
 
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jayrob said:
Thanks Dave...

I must have typed in 230 instead of 203 for the e-bay search or something... :-[

Ordered!Jay
If you type in BDR-203, it won't find it on eBay.
 





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