Whats the biggest/most powerful laser you've built?

[marianin]

lpc-815 or the 635nm new multimode laser

yeah i know, but what would you recommend for a good 250mw and a long life. dont want to LED my diode

 

[daawood123]

lpc-826. also, 2 18650's ok to power it at 480 ish mA

 

[marianin]

i think is so much current what do you think about 2xcr123 or 2x18350

lpc-826. also, 2 18650's ok to power it at 480 ish mA

 

[daawood123]

hmm, sorry, i forgot, im using a tiny host which takes 3 aaa's and im using a ghostdrive, should i use 2 aaa lithium batterys with this?

EDIT: its going to be at 496mA

 

[marianin]

use 3x10440 if the host uses 3xaaa

hmm, sorry, i forgot, im using a tiny host which takes 3 aaa's and im using a ghostdrive, should i use 2 aaa lithium batterys with this?

EDIT: its going to be at 496mA

 

[daawood123]

but wouldnt that be like 10v

 

[marianin]

the max input of the ghostdrive is 15v

but wouldnt that be like 10v

 

[daawood123]

yes, so that means the driver will take care of the excess v? sorry im pretty new to this hobby and this is my first build

 

[marianin]

the excess voltage is converted to heat, if you use 3x10440 you will need to heatsink the ghostdrive

yes, so that means the driver will take care of the excess v? sorry im pretty new to this hobby and this is my first build

 

[daawood123]

hmm, are there any other batteries that can take up the place, like 2 of something, a battery that is 3.7v each

 

[marianin]

i suggest you that use other host that can fit 2 cells like two 18650 or 2 cr123

hmm, are there any other batteries that can take up the place, like 2 of something, a battery that is 3.7v each

 

[irishluck]

built... that would be this one

I really need to get some video of the big one in action.

Currently working on a buck rogers/steampunk inspired host to hold my next build.

Thinking about putting a 1W into it, working on the handle right now which has a locking system among other things for safety.

And yes, I use proper safety goggles for each wavelength

Thats a beast!

 

[irishluck]

I'm thinking of building a black laser.......

hm, Yet this could be interesting lol