what kills a diode?

[stackingmont]

is too much heat all that kill diodes, or are there other factors as well?

 

[xanatos]

Hammers also tend to have a detrimental effect, as might discharging a photoflash cap through it! ;D ;D ;D ;D

 

[Gazoo]

;D ;D ;D

 

[stackingmont]

Hammers also tend to have a detrimental effect, as might discharging a photoflash cap through it! ;D ;D ;D ;D

lol thats funny u mention hammers... my very first attempt at a diy dvd burner laser resulted in me getting so frustrated, i smashed my diode with a hammer and whats a photflash cap?

 

[Spectrum]

heat, volts, amps, static, water... just some of them

 

[chimo]

Take a look at Sam's Laser FAQ. Lots and lots of info there.