Ok I spent yesterday building the power supply for my diode.
I am using the lm317 chip installed in a chip housing.
It can be found here
DC Regulators LM317 LT117 MC34063 Step Up Down *USA - eBay (item 150405545131 end time Mar-15-10 19:24:27 PDT)
I am using a 9 volt 500 milliamp power supply...