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Mits 500 in cree flashlight host
Hi, This was a fun build and this diode is very bright even in well lit rooms. The beam pic below was taken with lights on and flash. The pic of the module is to show how I used a cu full back and two...
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How I got Free 18650's
So a while back I posted a thread on getting some laptop battery packs from Batteries Plus Bulbs. They had a recycle bucket with old laptop batteries. I asked if I could have them and they said sure. I...
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Trade - 18650's Laptop Pulls for Driver
I've got a few 18650's (24 of them) that I pulled from laptops. They are all putting out above 3.6v at the moment. I have not charged them all yet. I would like to see if anyone would be interested in...
View ArticleHeat Sinks for 3D printed Hosts
I just got my 3D printer in the mail. I am far from able to use it yet. I was thinking though, If I wanted to 3d Print some cool hosts; which heatsink would/should I build off of. Which would be the...
View ArticleChallenger laser & protected flat top battery
Someone posted ( where I don't remember)that the protected flat tops don't quite fit into this Sanwu laser. Can anyone confirm this?
View ArticleDrones and the media
"It almost hit me and my dog, it almost wiped me out" "You almost killed me" "I'll sue you I got a video you dumbass" "If you take one more step I'll f**king kill you leave me alone" -The woman who...
View ArticleAccidentally hit in the eye with Ebay laser?
I bought a 5mW green laser from Ebay and i shined it on an overhead mirror but didn't pay attention and it shot me in the eye. I jolted back by closing my eye, when I opened it there was a giant...
View ArticleSeeking Member of friend(s) of near 60108 (Ill.)
just PM please.. not publc matter.. thanks
View ArticleNew 465nm diode
Has anyone tested the new can/window 465nm diode? It is not a Gball like the nubm07e but it's divergence is 13/46 and the NDB7875 is 14/44 so this should be about half as divergent as the nubm07e...
View ArticleEbay 445nm Laser Bundle
Hi There Ive had my eye on this laser bundle for a little time now and have sent the seller multiple messages in a hope to identify the power output as i believe it should be in the neighbour hood of...
View ArticleDid I ruin my DPSS laser?
Im trying to build a yellow laser by combining red and green laser pens from ebay. After soldering a lead to the green laser, the dot was very dim and I thought the heat from soldering ruined the...
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BDR-209/3.8mm Sled Harvest and Testing
Hi, Harvested a BDR-209 sled for the awesome 3.8mm/405nm diode and the cool flat package red. After the pull of the diode i applied it to a diode socket and commenced to test this guy. With outstanding...
View ArticleLight saber
Hi everybody, Just recentally build my first 1w red laser, it's awesome! I want to build another one so I'm ordering parts. I have seen "fat beam" modules on eBay. I was thinking a mits 500 would look...
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Custom Drivers Thread! DIY & Open Source! Add yours!
Hello everybody. I havent been around much lately but Ive got a lot more time on my hands now (summer break) so Ive been checking out the forum again and seeing whats new. Anyways I was thinking about...
View ArticleIn a pickle, car pickle. Help!?!
Hey guys, So I posted a thread about 1 year ago where I bought myself my 2000 Volvo S40 for $4,000. Well, it's now been a year and I've spent around $2,000 on repairs and a new, expensive repair may be...
View Article7.3 Watt cutting metal
Here is my newest laser. This one is a 450nm 7300mw. Here's a little video of it cutting a metal spring.
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NUBM47-A1 Quick build!
Hi guys Bought a few diodes of Alex and a few 5a SXDs of Jordan and the host I'm working on isn't finished so I threw a quick build together using this XM-L T6 Host I've had sitting around for ages,...
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FS: Challenger 405nm 900mw G2
I have had this beast sitting in my collection for around two and a half months now, with only ~15 minutes of use. I don't use it much at all because I am not too fond of the 405nm wavelength. I am...
View ArticleAdvice for a 6xNUBM44 build?
I've been making plans for a 6xNUBM44 build over the past few weeks. Before you ask - yes, there will be a video. Of course, before that happens, I need some advice. I already gutted a Chauvet...
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Ehgumus host/ Mitsu 500
Hi, After all the threads about the Mitsu 500 just had to tag along and go with the flow. Foe 3 days now that little diode been screaming Build me Build me !! Ok already pipe down so here it is folks....
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