Trying to build my own one.

[uniball86]

I just order a True 50mW from DX.

But while i´m waiting for my new a want to try to build my own laser pen in a mag-light.

A was looking at some videos at youtube.

Do you think my diod is working? And how should I put the cabels? Please help me. This is my diod:

 

[Vcent]

WHERE on earth did you get THAT thing?

 

[uniball86]

WHERE on earth did you get THAT thing?

It was inside a old CD player that I found. Class I Laser.


// Emil

 

[Vcent]

Ouch...
CD=IR diode...
IR=non visible/VERY faint red light
CD player=<5mW...
You should have used an CD writer if anything...
Sorry to be the bringer of bad news...But your diode is pretty much useless... :-/
Try to get a DVD Writer next time...or buy one of senkats diodes...

 

[uniball86]

Ouch...
CD=IR diode...
IR=non visible/VERY faint red light
CD player=<5mW...
You should have used an CD writer if anything...
Sorry to be the bringer of bad news...But your diode is pretty much useless... :-/
Try to get a DVD Writer next time...or buy one of senkats diodes...

ok, thanks for the tips


// Emil

 

[Vcent]

Sure,anytime  
btw: http://stonetek.org/shop/
has everything youl need to build a high power red...though i would recommend playing a little w/ cheap 1-5mW laser just to get the idea...(not necessary,but recommendable to learn how everything reacts to it...though this is personal prefference)...make sure all your comrades are aware that they can blind themselves & others easily w/ your greenie...and have them stand in awe while you point it at the stars and...boom a massive shining beam of beautifully green light   seemingly endless into the stars

 

[uniball86]

I was looking at the link you posted, does anyone know the outputpower from Sony 16X DVD Burner Diode?


// Emil

 

[Hemlock_Mike]

As I recall, the 16x diodes will output about 150 to 170 mW at 250 mA of drive. Heatsink required.

Mike

 

[chido]

Here are some links that will help you out:
How to make a laser out of a dorcy flashlight:
http://www.laserpointerforums.com/forums/YaBB.pl?num=1181635652
How to make a LD driver:
http://www.laserpointerforums.com/forums/YaBB.pl?num=1185701612
Power curves graph of a Senkat diode and an open can:
http://www.laserpointerforums.com/forums/YaBB.pl?num=1190584864
More links:
http://www.laserpointerforums.com/forums/YaBB.pl?num=1190456606
And here's a pic of how to test your driver:
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D