Us to AUS shipping time question.

[CynicalBrad]

Noticed this, not sure what this particular laser was advertised as but I’m going to assume it’s a BDR209. It’s definitely a 3.8mm, very noticeable soft start witch is fine but I would expect 800mw + out of these 16X diodes, This my first G7 could it have 150mw + loss compared to the G2, Maybe not sure!

Nothing major to be concerned about though I’ll be combing this BDR with another I have here for a planned 1.5w. 405 build after I finish a few other projects!

The original module was pushing 930mW out of a g7 which is supposedly a 10% loss compared to a g2. That one died after 15 minutes of use and was replaced with this one. Was originally rated at 800mW when I bought it. I was content enough with 630mW from the second module though. Or 660mW as your ophir head reads it.

 

[badboybilly]

The original module was pushing 930mW out of a g7 which is supposedly a 10% loss compared to a g2. That one died after 15 minutes of use and was replaced with this one. Was originally rated at 800mW when I bought it. I was content enough with 630mW from the second module though. Or 660mW as your ophir head reads it.

Awesome, yeah my Ophir head usually hovers at 50mw because the head is on the table strange but when I lift it of the table it reduces to 10-20mw also I’m using some good quality Sanyo,s

Hey would you happen to know what current the driver was set to, 600ma?

 

[CynicalBrad]

I don't know on that unfortunately. Never dug that deep into the one you now have. As a warning, that module is filled with copious amounts of white silicone. The diode is also pressed into copper which is then pressed into the brass.

 

[diachi]

I don't know on that unfortunately. Never dug that deep into the one you now have. As a warning, that module is filled with copious amounts of white silicone. The diode is also pressed into copper which is then pressed into the brass.

Silicone isn't too bad as far as removing it goes at least. Not the most adhesive substance.

Noticed this, not sure what this particular laser was advertised as but I’m going to assume it’s a BDR209. It’s definitely a 3.8mm, very noticeable soft start witch is fine but I would expect 800mw + out of these 16X diodes, This my first G7 could it have 150mw + loss compared to the G2, Maybe not sure!

Nothing major to be concerned about though I’ll be combing this BDR with another I have here for a planned 1.5w. 405 build after I finish a few other projects!

Yeah, it's not really a big issue, it's close enough that I won't really complain about it. But it'd be nice to be getting something doing more than specified, as we've become accustomed to with high quality products.

 

[CynicalBrad]

Silicone isn't too bad as far as removing it goes at least. Not the most adhesive substance.

Nah, But it does have the driver suspended in it along with some wires that are tinier than I would like. Woudln't want to risk pulling one of the wires myself.

 

[BobMc]

CynicalBrad you can finally get a good night sleep. You had to besides yourself with concern. Had a few long waits myself they can be nerve wracking. Enjoy your new Sanwu BBB their some fine units. Glad all ended well.

 

[lasersbee]

Awesome, yeah my Ophir head usually hovers at 50mw because the head is on the table strange but when I lift it of the table it reduces to 10-20mw also I’m using some good quality Sanyo,s

If you leave your OPHIR Head on the test surface
for 30-60 minutes to let it acclimate to the test
area temperature... It should read very close to
0 mW. If not... it needs to be calibrated and
internally zeroed.

If you picked up your OPHIR head with your fingers
it is normal that the Head will read lower since the
heat from your fingers has heated up the Head
heat sink and is skewing the readings.

Jerry