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you need a driver to power the diode, and a host to put it in (usually flashlights), along with some batteries.

The [link=http://www.dorcydirect.com/p-15-41-4262-45-lumens-1-watt-led-flashlight-with-cr123-battery.aspx]Dorcy Jr flashlight[/link] is pretty good I think as it already has a driver in it, all you need is a 5 ohm resistor (available at electronics stores, or radio shack if you take two 10 ohm resistors in parallel = 5 ohm) and a soldering iron (also at radioshack / electronics store) and a bit of elbow grease.

check out [link=http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1120132/diy_dorcy_burning_red_laser/] this video at http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1120132/diy_dorcy_burning_red_laser/[/link] for more detailed instructions. it was made by Kenom.
 
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btp1291 said:
I am trying to build a laser pointer using a Sony Diode Pre-Installed In Aixiz Module.

I dont know what else i need to build or what type of case to put it in.

email me at garrett122491@aim.com

Garrett -

It DOES require some reading on your part, I assure you....if you don't read up on it, and understand what it is that you are doing - it will only lead to an expensive disappointment in the end. For starters - read up on some threads and tutorials in the safety section, as well as ones here, for building a Dorcy "jr" laser....In my opinion, that is by far the easiest to build out of the myriad of different hosts available.
 
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Forget the Dorcy Jr. driver. I'm not the only one to say this. I'm just a laser student on this forum but a few of the experts among us have told me this driver is just too quirky and that's good enough for me. I've gone through 5 diodes with this sucker. $100.00 down the proverbial drain. Perhaps not all of their drivers are stable.
I love the Dorcy Jr. design so I will stay with that as a host but will scrap the driver and replace it (probably) with DrLava's Flexdriver.
 

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photongeek said:
I love the Dorcy Jr. design so I will stay with that as a host but will scrap the driver and replace it (probably) with DrLava's Flexdriver.

A most excellent decision.


Peace,
dave
 
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daguin said:
[quote author=photongeek link=1216242000/0#5 date=1218719196]
I love the Dorcy Jr. design so I will stay with that as a host but will scrap the driver and replace it (probably) with DrLava's Flexdriver.

A most excellent decision.


Peace,
dave[/quote]
I'm glad you agree Dave. What LD do you suggest? Most I talk to now say long open can for this project. Agree? Thanks!
Rob
 
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photongeek said:
Most I talk to now say long open can for this project. Agree? Thanks!
Rob

Thats correct, the LD from an LG 22x can reliably output 250 mW of power, driven @ 420mA.
Using more power, it has been run up to 290 mW or so, using a heat sink & a meredith glass module.

Daves probably the only one brave enough to turn the heat up to maximum, 480mA will drive that
puppy to output 330 mW!
http://www.laserpointerforums.com/forums/YaBB.pl?num=1216426661
 




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