What is going on???

[iskor12]

I somehow just managed to kill another 16x Sony diode from Stonetek. I used to have very good luck with these diodes and now all of them are starting to die in my lasers. Hmmm. Here are the stats.

16X sony diode @ 275mA
Ran for about 1.5 hours with duty cycle time of 1 min max on 30 sec off.
It did have a decent sized heat sink as well.

Am I going insane...I think so. Oh well time to replace it with an LPC-815.
Modwerx here I come...please have fast shipping when I order next Friday.

 

[sbdwag]

Right now Im trudging along at 400 ma's on my SLD1239JL-54 from Stonetek. Probably got about an 45mins on it right now. I will let you know. Not really worred about duty cycle stays cool in my copper sink

regards
sbdwag

 

[iskor12]

Right now Im trudging along at 400 ma's on my SLD1239JL-54 from Stonetek. Probably got about an 45mins on it right now. I will let you know. Not really worred about duty cycle stays cool in my copper sink

regards
sbdwag

400mA :worthy: WOW!! I haven't heard of anyone running those that hard. LPC yes, but a 16X...that's crazy!!

Yeah let me know.

FYI..mine stayed nice and cool as well.

 

[sbdwag]

Ive read where people are doing it so I though what the heck if it brakes quick Ill know. Besides I can always go back to my LOC waiting in the wings.

regards
sbdwag

 

[iskor12]

Really...hmm that's interesting. Well, seriously, keep me posted as to how long you get on it.

I am going to switch the diode in mine to an LPC-815.

Later,
Iskor12

 

[jander6442]

I've have several LOC the last build of mine set at 475mA. W/run times over 5 to 10 mins. That little sucker is bbbbrrrite