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Stainless Steel & Copper 26650 ML501P73 638nm 805mW

Jufran88

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Hey guys, I just recently finished building this baby. I think it was the most time consuming build I've made and most expensive due to diode, polishing, etc. However, it was the most fun!!!

I received this host 2nd hand from another member on BLF for a pretty good price a few months ago. It came with a McCicky switch already installed so that was a plus. I had Jay design me the heat sink with a focus adapter and he did an excellent job as always! The heat sink is pretty massive, it weighs in at 148g!!

All together with the host and focus adapter minus the batteries it weighs 519g which is 1.14 pounds!!! Pretty solid!

Specs:
  • Stainless Steel 26650 host
  • Copper heat sink
  • Copper module
  • ML501P73 500mW 638nm diode
  • Acrylic lens @ 625mW
  • G1 lens @ 804mW
  • Draws 1053 mA at the tail

Build Pics:

I originally planned on running this diode at 1400mA using a modified 1050mA AMC driver + 1 added IC, but I ended up frying one of the ICs and well got stuck with 1050mA.
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The pill the light originally came with had a 20mm opening and the driver is just 16mm. A nickel was the perfect solution (21mm, 75% copper, 25% nickel). I filed/sanded it down to fit in the pill and doubles as a heat sink for the driver.
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Perfect fit! Driver is epoxied to the nickel and set in the pill with a small gold spring soldered on to avoid those moments you drop the battery in too hard and hear that thud. :beer:
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I could have done this 2 ways to wire the negative feed by using the case pin or soldering it to the pill. I went with option 2, heh a bit messy.
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Diode in copper module and ready for lazing!
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McClicky
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Finished! :cool:
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Beam Shots:

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LPM Graphs:

Using an AR coated acrylic lens
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Using a G1 lens
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I plan on keeping this beauty for my personal collection. Maybe in a few months I'll redo the driver and output it for 1400mA, but for now its fine as it is. :yh:

:thanks: for looking!
 





Now that is a true piece of art. Great job. It is one of the most interesting pieces I have seen in a while.:beer:
 
Thanks DTR! It was a lot of fun making this build! Thanks for supplying me the diode! :beer:
 
@eytyxhs: Just to make it simple plus I have a lot of these AR coated acrylics. I can always switch out the lens for higher output.

@jander6442: Thanks man!
 
Nice Build. Jay Really did a Good Job on that sink for you.:beer:
 
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Very nice. +1 Do you know the make of the host. You and DTR are using coins for heatsinks what a great idea.
 
DTR every photo shoot that you do you have a burn on you finger. I know you are always working with the iron but dam you need some protection for your digits:eek:
 
That laser is a beauty. I like the polishing of the host and the focus ring. Most effort is done in the polishing work. Very good !
 
@n2stuff: Thanks! I don't know the make of the host. There was no branding when I received it, but I'm sure Angelos aka lazeerer can take care of you if you wanted one. :beer:

@blord: Thank you! Polishing wasn't easy, but the result was worth it! I didn't really polish the host, it came semi-polished. Some more polishing and it would look even better!

@daawood123: Thanks for the kinds words! :yh:

@cheech226: I agree, very sexy! The size, look, weight make it very attractive! :cool:
 
Wow very nice finished build! :gj:

I can imagine the weight of that thing...

Solid.

Powerful orange.

Schweet! :cool:
 
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