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[FINISHED] TEC cooled Diode testing station
EDIT: 7/3/2014
So, I'm not sure how active this forum is still, but I miss it nonetheless so I'm (trying to be ) back. I never posted the results of this project, so here they are:
Laser Diode Testing Station | IEEE @ UCSB
Basically, it works. If someone were to compile it into a more portable setting, I'm sure it would be a very profitable and helpful venture. I assembled everything for a minimal price, and with a little expertise you can circumvent the need for the arduino and stick a microcontroller chip on there yourself.
Best,
amk
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So Im putting together my long awaited (by myself =P) Diode testing station.
So far I've taken some ideas from different projects, including Jayrob's TEC icebox.
Parts I've ordered so far:
So I haven't actually worked with TEC before, just read about it. Anything I might need to know about regulating/running/rules of thumb?
What kinds of conductive adhesive do I want to use? Arctic silver adhesive that Jayrob uses in his TEC Icebox? From radioshack I presume?
also, what is best to smear around the aixis module that is about to be tested before inserting it into the block, in your opinion? I'm personally not a big fan of arctic silver.
Also, do I want like a sheet of copper on top of the peltier and then stick the mounting block onto the copper? Or stick the mounting block straight onto the peltier itself?
As for the LPM, I will be using the old Knimrod DIY Thermal LPM with graphing capabilities. I will most likely just have the setup and the LPM head all in a box. with access only to the mounting block setup. LCD display of the power reading as well as computer output.
Please feed me suggestions,
AMK
EDIT: 7/3/2014
So, I'm not sure how active this forum is still, but I miss it nonetheless so I'm (trying to be ) back. I never posted the results of this project, so here they are:
Laser Diode Testing Station | IEEE @ UCSB
Basically, it works. If someone were to compile it into a more portable setting, I'm sure it would be a very profitable and helpful venture. I assembled everything for a minimal price, and with a little expertise you can circumvent the need for the arduino and stick a microcontroller chip on there yourself.
Best,
amk
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So Im putting together my long awaited (by myself =P) Diode testing station.
So far I've taken some ideas from different projects, including Jayrob's TEC icebox.
Parts I've ordered so far:
- 91.2W TEC (Peltier) 40mm
- Aluminum Heatsink for the peltier
- Centrifugal Blower, same one Jayrob uses in his TEC Icebox. For the Peltier heatsink
- 5v Voltage regulators
- Some assorted small heatsinks for various parts that might need sinkin
- I posted on flaminpyro's thread to see if he could make me a block similar to the meridith mounting block, only with a set screw to fit aixis modules, and 40x20x40mm dimensions.
- Fleabay Ammeter for measuring diode current draw, LCD style
- Fleabay Voltmeter for measuring Voltage across working diode
So I haven't actually worked with TEC before, just read about it. Anything I might need to know about regulating/running/rules of thumb?
What kinds of conductive adhesive do I want to use? Arctic silver adhesive that Jayrob uses in his TEC Icebox? From radioshack I presume?
also, what is best to smear around the aixis module that is about to be tested before inserting it into the block, in your opinion? I'm personally not a big fan of arctic silver.
Also, do I want like a sheet of copper on top of the peltier and then stick the mounting block onto the copper? Or stick the mounting block straight onto the peltier itself?
As for the LPM, I will be using the old Knimrod DIY Thermal LPM with graphing capabilities. I will most likely just have the setup and the LPM head all in a box. with access only to the mounting block setup. LCD display of the power reading as well as computer output.
Please feed me suggestions,
AMK
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