X-drive v6 questions

[dubious speculation]

This may sound like the most stupid question but better safe than sorry.

I have an x-drive v6 driver installed into an MS-SSW pill and am about to solder the drivers wires to the 9mm diode
so I can finally turn this beast on :eg:

My question is that, do I need to short the driver prior to soldering the driver wires to the diode wires?
If so, how do I short the driver?

Anyones help is greatly appreciated :beer:

:thanks:

 

[jander6442]

Simply touch the 2 output wires together. Without power being applied of course.

 

[dubious speculation]

Is that all Should have guessed something as simple as that

Thank you so much jander :beer:

Almost finished my first build

Another stupid question obviously the red wire on the 9mm diode module is the positive lead, correct?

 

[Zeebit]

Yes, always discharge the output of any driver or power supply before connecting a LD to prevent spikes

And yes, standard color code is red=positive and black=negative

 

[dubious speculation]

Thanks Zeebit and Jander for your help :wave:

 

[jimdt7]

Don't forget to post pics of your build as soon as you finish it! :beer:

Jim

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[dubious speculation]

Check my sig Finally completed my first build :wave:

Thanks to everyone in this wonderful community. Would never had been possible without you guys :tinfoil:

Some teaser pics

Its not the clearest shot but it will do for now,

Build pics to come in the following days :evil:

 

[Zeebit]

Looks like 473nm on my iPod. Looking forward to see more.

 

[dubious speculation]

It does look quite blue, On my monitor it looks more like 455-460.

In person it looks much more violet.

 

[jimdt7]

Very cool beamshot! :beer:
Enjoy your new laser!

Jim

 

[BowtieGuy]

Will, Congrats on your 1st build! :beer:
Nothing better than seeing that beam for the first time on a new build, especially when it's your 1st!
That beam looks a lot like 473nm from my small screen also.
Looking forward to the full build.