NKO29
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Hey guys, been a while since i have built a laser and i had the urge to put together something evil :eg:... My birthday is tomorrow, so now i have something new to play with:wave: Anyway here's what i put together today 
AND here's how this clever little host works
It's a 18650 sized tube with a direct module press with NO set screw. This is good for heat transfer but if your LD dies, you won't be able to re-use the host
Note that you will need a fairly large vice to press the module.
Contact board i CNCd in a few seconds...
The laser is a 638nm 500mW Mitsu diode powered at the datasheet recommended 850mA from DTR (GREAT service!). The diode can be driven to almost double that current, but i would like it to last seeing as i cannot remove it if it dies. On the LPM it magically metered at 650mW which is more than what i paid for, so i'm happy
Overall im Greatly happy with this build, it is the first time where i have had NO hiccups along the way and i believe it's due to Sinner's great host design. Merry Christmas, we're gonna have to watch out for another flying thing (Santa) 




AND here's how this clever little host works



Contact board i CNCd in a few seconds...


The laser is a 638nm 500mW Mitsu diode powered at the datasheet recommended 850mA from DTR (GREAT service!). The diode can be driven to almost double that current, but i would like it to last seeing as i cannot remove it if it dies. On the LPM it magically metered at 650mW which is more than what i paid for, so i'm happy


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