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When I built my first one the driver overheated in about 3 seconds due to poor heatsinking. That's the main issue when making a 6 watt laser. The driver will overheat very fast, and the diode transfers heat best when it is pressed in. The NUBM44 diode was never meant for fun anyway.

Every time I have fixed my nubm44 laser host, the diode always develops a hairline crack in the glass. Does anyone know why?

Can I purchase the metallic mini if you are still selling them.