(Where to Find) 5W 650nm C-mount w/Fac Red Diode.

[Dutch67]

Hey there! So I am looking to start a few more builds and after my 532 I am looking to get a 650! I am a sucker for these rarish kind of diodes and I think this Giant would make an excellent addition to my collection

There's just one problem...

Where in the world are they? I know they came out as a limit trial kind of deal but there has to be a few floating around somewhere:thinking:
I am willing to buy one used, but a new(ish) is definitely preferable here.

Would anyone have any idea where I could find one? Do you think they will still be the original $350ish price?

Any help here is greatly Appreciated as always:beer:

 

[Alaskan]

Are you looking for the 5w red C mount like Styropyro had?

 

[Dutch67]

Are you looking for the 5w red C mount like Styropyro had?

Yes! But I am looking to make a handheld. I know JayRob made one into a kit but I don't think he has any of the diodes.

 

[Alaskan]

I guess you changed your thread title, I did not see it called out it was C-Mount before. Except for Styropyro who had one listed on ebay for 450 USD, if I remember correctly, that is the only one I know of lately. His price was good as it included a driver and was already wired up, just needed a heat sink to slap on the side of the CC driver.

 

[BobMc]

I've read posts about these diodes, hope you find one ( or more ) best wishes with your search. Love to see some beam shots. Five watts of 650nm, oh yea!

 

[Sta]

I contacted Rick Trent on eBay, and apparently, for $600, he can build this 3.5W 650 into a handheld: 3.5W 650nm red lab Laser module heatsink Focusable lens driver | eBay

 

[ElectricPlasma]

I contacted Rick Trent on eBay, and apparently, for $600, he can build this 3.5W 650 into a handheld: 3.5W 650nm red lab Laser module heatsink Focusable lens driver | eBay

"0mw no power tell you add power" :crackup:

Listing price is $360, and if $600 is the cost to shove it in a host, what kinda host/labor does he do for 240$? Sounds steep

 

[Dutch67]

I contacted Rick Trent on eBay, and apparently, for $600, he can build this 3.5W 650 into a handheld: 3.5W 650nm red lab Laser module heatsink Focusable lens driver | eBay

I sent him an offer and asked if he'd be willing to sell me the bare diode. Maybe he will

"0mw no power tell you add power" :crackup:

Listing price is $360, and if $600 is the cost to shove it in a host, what kinda host/labor does he do for 240$? Sounds steep

I am almost done with that host idea for the 532 btw I just need someway to focus it:thinking:

I'll be commissioning a host for this build as well

 

[Dutch67]

Well looks like RickTrent didn't like my offers (He removed them completely after that). I've got one more source to try but if anyone else has any leads I'll still gladly take them

 

[GSS]

I sent him an offer and asked if he'd be willing to sell me the bare diode. Maybe he will



I am almost done with that host idea for the 532 btw I just need someway to focus it:thinking:

I'll be commissioning a host for this build as well

So you received the Jetlaser's 532 module?

 

[Dutch67]

So you received the Jetlaser's 532 module?

Yeah it's the 600mw and it gets to about 750+mW so I'm happy about that.

It has quite a large driver attached to it so I was wondering whether or not I could replace that with a smaller driver. It says 2.6A on the side so I think I'll try a blackbuck6 on it and see if that works. I'll probably ask around for advice before attempting that though.

 

[GSS]

:cryyy::cryyy: wicked jealous but truly happy for you.
Don't touch a thing on it...just put it in a bank safety deposit box and visit it once a month:bowdown:
How wide is the module and are you saying the driver is wider?
Oh yeah LiLdutch, do your homework on this baby:beer:

 

[Dutch67]

:cryyy::cryyy: wicked jealous but truly happy for you.
Don't touch a thing on it...just put it in a bank safety deposit box and visit it once a month:bowdown:
How wide is the module and are you saying the driver is wider?
Oh yeah LiLdutch, do your homework on this baby:beer:

The module is 29mm wide and the driver is 25mm wide and 51mm long. The driver also has a charging port, LEDs and a side clicky switch. I might save the driver for some other project but as of right now it's simply to large and to difficult to work with.

 

[GSS]

Wow thats big, but thats why its the holy grail of 532's.
Take your time and set that beauty up in a nice home thats for sure:beer:
You sure got a nice signature going there

 

[CynicalBrad]

found this on PL if you are still that interested. Not sure if is has a FAC lens though.

https://www.photonlexicon.com/forums/showthread.php/26160-4w-660nm-c-mount-Brand-New

 

[Dutch67]

found this on PL if you are still that interested. Not sure if is has a FAC lens though.

https://www.photonlexicon.com/forums/showthread.php/26160-4w-660nm-c-mount-Brand-New

Pretty sure that's the guy that I've been emailing. He offered to do a PL post so I could have a bit more security in my buy.