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Re: Cypreus-XL NDG700 Beautiful Greenie for Sale Thanks Sinner! :yh:

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-Sold :thanks: Hey all, I've decided to sell my NDG700 520nm / Sinner Cypreus-XL build. It's in excellent working condition, with no more than 20 minutes of combined working time on the diode. It uses DTR's NDG700 / 1.8A X-Drive pre assembled in his copper module, and is appropriately...

Hey all, I've decided to sell my NDG700 520nm / Sinner Cypreus-XL build. It's in excellent working condition, with no more than 20 minutes of combined working time on the diode. It uses DTR's NDG700 / 1.8A X-Drive pre assembled in his copper module, and is appropriately housed in one of...

Hey All, Just thought I'd post an update on this topic... So I had placed an (impulse) order a few weeks back for the 2W Arctic for their Final40 sale :banghead: Let's just say I accepted the possibility that there'd be issues with the promised "Expedited Shipping", but was staying open minded...

Alright, so I managed to pick up a pair of Energizer Lithium 123's at Walmart the other day for just under $10... unfortunately they're disposable, but I was just dying to see if this would make a difference! I took them home, popped them inside my Stainless Steel 520 build and walked out to...

Dang! I guess you're right. I never realized there would be any difference in the amount of power a given battery would put out... I'll be making a trip to Fry's ASAP and I'll look for some of these you've recommended online as well. Hmm, so the Cypreus-XL should be here around Monday or...

Really? You think it's the batteries? I did buy the batteries on Ebay... 4 batteries, 2 chargers for $10.99 (too good to be true). Here's the link. These look identical to the 18650's sold on Survival Lasers, so I figured they'd be alright... and they're "Li-Ion". So you're saying I need...

Alrignt, so I went ahead and wired it up in the Stainless Steel SL host with blank battery contact board and extended / tapered sink. Of course, I was nervous as hell to click the button, but IT WORKED :D Immediately however, I was surprised at how dim the beam was in the night sky compared to...

From what I've gathered, the NDG700 is rated for 1.4A, but DTR's prewired modules come with a preset 1.8A X-drive... that's what's on mine. I asked him if this would stress the diode and he said it's been stable at that current setting and not to be concerned. At that current setting, my...

Alright, I just checked the mail and the SL host, Blank Battery Contact Board and Extended Focusing adapter has arrived! Everything looked great, but upon closer inspection I discovered a couple minor things with the host. When removing the rear battery cap I noticed there is a bit of rust...

These are all great experiences to refer back to... especially for someone new like myself. I love this stuff, I soak it up like a sponge... hopefully I can avoid some of these situations. The biggest mistake I've had so far was taking three perfectly good (but cheap) burner diodes I had...

Yea, in the future, always avoid pointing at anything glossy or reflective (Glass, metal, mirrors, etc.). I'd say, treat these things like a firearm... always being aware of possible "ricochet" and the dangers they pose. Anyways, best of luck to you. Please be extra careful from here on out!

Well ChaosLord, you convinced me! being that I'm still waiting for my SL host to even ship, last night I ordered one of Sinner's Cypreus-XL hosts... Having read some of the reviews, I might be attempting to bite off more than I can chew, but that's usually how I like to do things :eg: So...

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Ugh! I couldn't help myself... I just ordered the 2W Arctic... :banghead: the discount knocked off about $250 from the total. I hope it works when it arrives, as I'm sure if it doesn't I'll be SOL with a return attempt. Why do I impulse buy?!?!?! lol. I've got one of their Arctic 1.4W...

Thanks for the input. Yea, I'm kinda curious what a healthy duty cycle will be for it with the SL host and extended/tapered copper sink. I read somewhere that the stainless steel, although attractive, isn't that great at dispersing the heat... hopefully that isn't the case :undecided: I guess...

Ah thanks DTR, I was wondering if that might be an issue over time. I did cut the strip to half width as to avoid overhang, but I'll definitely go narrower now. Good to know, as I had teflon taped my M140 build the same way. Perhaps it would be worth adding an external spring instead? +1 rep...

Yep, I was already super paranoid about that. The only time I'll be taking the lens off again will be to put on the Extended Focusing Ring on when it arrives with the SL host. I was thinking of getting that conical focus adapter but wasn't sure how the aluminum would look with the stainless...