S06J vs m-140???

[jwwilson23]

there is plenty of different options for sites (cajunlasers, axiz, survivallasers, etc.) seems you are from britain though... DTR sells combos w/ a microboost, M140 pressed in axiz w/ leads. this seems suitable for your build and gives you less room for error
just my .02
:beer: Justin

 

[Britishkid]

Yeah i saw them and they look great! Im most likely going to buy one of his C6 host kits. I found this driver on survival lasers Survival Laser Driver has anyone had any experience with them?

 

[ApexProxy]

I have used Survival Laser a ton and have had nothing but flawless parts delivered. Their shipping is also very fast.

 

[Britishkid]

So im going to get a DTR C6 host with his amazing heatsink and put the diode in one of his copper modules. Naturally i will be putting a 3-element lense in there but i am still torn between the x-drive set to 1.25-1.8(cant decide!) or the 2A lazerer powerbuck(pretty sure its going to be too much though). I have never heard of the 18350's before but having the extra capacity would be nice if they would actually fit in the host...can anyone confirm this? AHHHHHHH IM SO EXCITED!!!:san::san::san::san::san:

P.S. yes, i do have some goggles picked out that i'm going to order tonight ...do not let my name mislead you. I AM British but i live in Texas lol!

 

[ApexProxy]

Don't put the diode on a 2A driver. It will most definitely be too much for it. If this is one of your first M140 builds I would suggest getting an X-Drive set to 1.6-1.7A. That way you will be pushing a lot of output but you are below the typical danger line.

 

[jwwilson23]

a copper heatsink is more practical to for duty cycles in a c6 (if your budget pertains it that is) and the lower current your driver is set at the higher your duty cycle.
get ready to have some burning fun.
:beer: Justin

 

[ApexProxy]

I pretty much suggest copper heatsinks and modules for every build because they are just superior all around even for lower power lasers.

BTW, the current I suggested is on the high end but still below the maximum suggested. If you want high duty cycle but still hold 1W+(or close) output you could do 1.2-1.4A also.

 

[jwwilson23]

the lower current/output of the laser also helps your diodes life.
1.8A is fine but any higher is kind of diode abuse!!
:beer: Justin

 

[ApexProxy]

Agreed. Even 1.8A is almost 3x spec current though. That's why I think 1.6-1.7A is worth it if you don't plan on having a bunch of high powered M140s around. 1.8A is still diode destructive and will lower its life a notch but its still below the border of full on diode torture.