Recent content by ColdWelder

If OP doesn't want to take you up on that, i just might. I would be looking for closer to 50mW's. What host style would you be using?

Does anyone have an idea of the value of this laser? It suits my current needs, but i don't want to low-ball or pay too much. Did you purchase this laser lsxs13?

Actually it's a DX module, modified to be like an o-like. IMHO, I would get the o-like version, they are much nicer.. :) >>@offroadfreak8582.Thanks man! :beer: I agree completely! I have a couple focusing rings on the way in fact.

Thanks man! If I used an extended tube, is there a good way to take up the extra room? Like, longer springs, or a spacer maybe? >>OOHHH that piece! Cool! Ill give it a shot!

So I got a couple C6s through Mohrenberg's GB because it was such a steal. :thanks: Thanks Moh! Very nice heatsinks. And the host's that I intended to use for my handful of green modules(The one in the photo is the "50mW" one.) still have not arrived.. :undecided: So, I just figured I could pop...

Thanks guys! @kiyoukan, no I didn't take it apart, but it IS from dealextreme. I bypassed the switch and mounted my own spring. I'm not the best with a soldering iron and it is possible that i something could have wiggled around i suppose. But something tells me that it came this way. :)...

So i put a 20mw green module in a c6 host to test out the modifications i made to the host. Almost immediately i noticed that the beam is leaving the module at an angle. :huh: But upon inspection of the lens housing and lens, I can't seem to figure out why.. Any help would be much appreciated.

Why thank you Sigurthr! That answers my question. If I wanted to have a tighter beam, would I need a g-1 or 2? Or would that be the same deal?

Well I'm curious. This was my first build, a PHR803t running at 110mA from a linear Mohgasm board, in the classic c6. :beer: Thanks Moh. Currently, it is propagating through a stardard Aixiz acrylic lens. Now, I know that glass/coated lenses increase the output power. My question is, is that...

It's going to be handheld. I haven't decided what host yet, I bought a few of those waterproof rayfoss hosts, I think It would be pretty nice in there. :)

Oh excellent, check. What current do you think I would need to get 100mw?

That's what I thought you'd say, haha. I should be using an A140 for this right?

I'll give it a shot! Thanks for the help! I need to +rep both Wolf, and Moh, I will as soon as i'm able. :) As for the build, i'm going to run it off of a single 16340 most likely. What driver would you suggest? It will most likely need to fit into the aixiz housing..

Oh wow, okay! I thought I had heard about some of the lower power 405's igniting steel wool, I haven't tested it myself. Well, do you know of anything that makes decent laser tinder? I've seen some rocket fuel-type charges that seemed cool, it would just be nice to have a waterproof and...

Well great! Can't wait to build my first blue laser. :) Now, as far as thermal properties go, I don't really care about burning much, but it would be nice to be able to start some steel wool for a fire-starter. Would this be possible with 75mw of 445? Or would it need to be cranked up?