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Hey everyone. I haven't been here in a while, but I got an email form newegg just now and they have all blu-ray drives 10% off! That makes THIS 12X drive only $59 until the 13th! I just wanted to make sure that this is actually a good 12X before dropping the cash on it, but it sounds good to...

I have one of these on its way. Can anyone tell me a good current to set the driver to for its DVD diode? What is a rough estimate of the mW rating? Thanks

Okay, now I have another question. I want to use a laser diode for illumination. Basically more focused and powerful than a flashlight, but less focused than a pointer. Okay, so just run the focus out on your lens, right? Well, there is one more thing. The module containing the diode can be...

I have a sheet that shows how many diodes I need to chain together to make a test load for a red or BR diode, but how do I figure out what I need for other diodes? Is there a formula to use? Thanks

Does anyone know the threads used on the Aixiz module? Both the small diameter threads for the focusing lens and the large diameter threads for the back piece. Both of them have a pitch of .5mm, but they seem like odd diameters, like 8.5mm and 10.5mm. Thanks for any help!

I'm planning on disassembling a o-like 150mw green laser module and reassembling it (lenses, crystals, etc.) in a different package than the native 12mm tube. Is there anything I should be aware of? I'mm be recording the distances of every components with a nice pair of digital calipers so I...

I'm trying to figure out what is required to get a nice straight beam. I have a few average laser pointers in red and green, and the beams are fairly acute in their angle. On the other hand, I have a blue-ray diode that I put in an aixiz housing. With this thing if I focus it at one range, the...

I have a thread going in the general section, but I was suggested to go here with regards to my IR diode questions. I'm looking for an IR diode in the 820-860nm range and in the 30-50mw range. The purpose is for a pointer (I know it is invisible to the naked eye:yh:) so I need a fairly...

Sorry if this is in the wrong place, I'm still kind of new here:thinking: I'm having a hard time tracking down some laser components. What I need is a green laser module in the 30mw range, ideally with an IR filter. Or a red module or diode in the same 30mw range. I also need an IR diode or...

I'm in love with my new blu ray diode! I rigged it up with a home made driver board in an old housing. Unfortunately it would only focus at about one inch, but at about 114Ma, it was still melting little lines in black plastic! Anyway, I want to build myself a focusing assembly. Building it...

I have a green laser that I got a while ago that has stopped working. so I decided to take it apart to see what was wrong. I carefully broke it down and tried to get it to work. It turns out it was just some cheap china solder that broke, so I fixed that and tested it... WTF it is red, and why...

I'm looking to dissect sed drive and build myself a laser pointer type thing. I'm experienced with electronics and taking things like this apart, so that shouldn't be a problem, but I am really new to lasers. I'm really glad I stumbled upon this forum, it looks like you guys can get me pointed...