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    DVD-RW Drives

    I have a Philips DVD-RW drive that I harvested for the diodes. Is it common for these drives to have two laser diodes in them? Is one a burning laser and the other is not? How can you tell them apart? The laser diodes have these CHARACTERS on them: Diode #1: 51243HC8C Diode #2: J8H353Z Thanks!
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    Diode Polartiy

    I took apart my DVD RW drive and there are two diodes. I tested one and the polarity is as pictured. Is the other terminal not used or is it ?!?!? Thanks!
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    Burning Lasers HOW TO:

    I cant seem to find a thread for the newbie DIYer. I want to build the simple DIY burning laser, but I cant seem to find a post of exactly what I need. I bought an Aixiz laser diode housing already and have a minimag in waiting. I need to get a good diode and build/buy a driver?! for it. Any...
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    Newbie

    Just signed up to learn about burning lasers and such strictly legal use of course!


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