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Heya,
At university, I've spent the last semester learning how to use the mills/lathes in the machine shop for the Mechanical Engineering program. Apparently, I have pretty much free access to the shop for whatever personal project I want, and what better than making my own 445nm >1w laser?
However, there are a few things I've not been able to figure out from searching/reading the forums.
Primarily, what size/pitch of thread to AixiZ lenses/modules use? I'm actually still having trouble understanding exactly how the collimating lens/focus lens fits in the module. I have the impression that there is a one-unit lens that screws in from the front, and focus is adjusted by screwing the lens closer or farther from the diode? How far does the back of the lens typically sit from the diode front when focused for distance or burning?I'd really love full dimensions on AixiZ modules/lenses if someone has them.
The diode press fits in from the back, right? Is the seat for the diode typically counterbored?
I was planning a single flexdrive powered by 18650 with a reverse-clicky tailswitch. Has anyone used the sandwicheshoppe McClicky Switch or their Kroll Tailcap Switch, or have other recommendation for a forward clicky?
Is the flamingpyro silicone wire worth the cost over PVC wire I already have?
I can't wait to get started.
At university, I've spent the last semester learning how to use the mills/lathes in the machine shop for the Mechanical Engineering program. Apparently, I have pretty much free access to the shop for whatever personal project I want, and what better than making my own 445nm >1w laser?
However, there are a few things I've not been able to figure out from searching/reading the forums.
Primarily, what size/pitch of thread to AixiZ lenses/modules use? I'm actually still having trouble understanding exactly how the collimating lens/focus lens fits in the module. I have the impression that there is a one-unit lens that screws in from the front, and focus is adjusted by screwing the lens closer or farther from the diode? How far does the back of the lens typically sit from the diode front when focused for distance or burning?I'd really love full dimensions on AixiZ modules/lenses if someone has them.
The diode press fits in from the back, right? Is the seat for the diode typically counterbored?
I was planning a single flexdrive powered by 18650 with a reverse-clicky tailswitch. Has anyone used the sandwicheshoppe McClicky Switch or their Kroll Tailcap Switch, or have other recommendation for a forward clicky?
Is the flamingpyro silicone wire worth the cost over PVC wire I already have?
I can't wait to get started.
