(Do It Yourself Projects - By a Hobbyist, For a Hobbyist)
DIY Build Kits
& Heatsinks by
jayrob
(Do It Yourself Projects - By a Hobbyist, For a Hobbyist)
Kits, Heatsinks, Lenses, and More!
1000 Lumen XM-L T6 Maglite Modification!
List of Tutorials!:
Click here to see my LPF thread with pictures, listing all of my projects and tutorials!
I am selling 'Flashlight/Heatsink Build Kits' (You must get your own diode or module in order to make it into a laser)
Also, 'Heatsinks' are available for all of the builds shown here!
There are 'HOT' opitons available with most of these Build Kits! Driver pre-installed and current set!
Click here to see my LPF thread with pictures, listing all of my build kits!
'HOT' ITEM!!! - 405-G-1 Glass Lens Modification! (fit for AixiZ)
(28% Increase in Power for Blu-ray vs AixiZ Acrylic!)
405-G-1 Glass Lens Mod! 31% increase in power for blu-ray vs AixiZ acrylic!
I have done the same 'fit for AixiZ' lens mod for red! (using a different optic, specifically designed and AR coated for red) 25% increase in power for red vs AixiZ acrylic!
12X Blu-ray Star Trek Phaser!
Green Star Trek Phaser!
EzFocus Adapters for Kryton's and Pocket Mini's!
MXDL Builds! - DX sku 4171 and 3405 Hosts.
This 4171 build, is just a 'pumped up'
version of Daedal’s original build.
The differences are:
* The open can diode (long)
* The heatsink
* The use of the 3 ohm resistor, instead of 2 x 10 ohm resistors
and a pot. No pot, and just the 3 ohm resistor at the LM317 will
give you the 420mA's. (about 245mW's to 250mW's with an acrylic lens) For 300mW's, I recommend the FlexDrive option set at 430mA's using a Meredith glass lens.
* Heatsink needed! As well as the 3.6 volt batteries. (DDL driver) His thread doesn't mention the silicon diode and cap, because he
covered that in his driver thread. He shows pictures of those
components in his build.
Daedal has a very good guide on the building of this MXDL host
here:
DDL Laser Torch
DDL's driver thread is here: DDL Driver Thread
I have a couple of documents and ‘tips’ on doing this
build using my custom heatsink. In my ‘Driver Tips’
document, you will find a good schematic of the original DDL
driver. (these documents may take a minute to download)
http://www.sonic.net/~jayrob/MXDLDriverTips.doc
http://www.sonic.net/~jayrob/MXDLHeatsinkTips.doc
These two hosts have enough room inside that we can have a heatsink that is 'flat'. Not protruding out the front.
Still will fit either module. Here's how the finished build will look with the version 2 heatsink:
So now you have more choices!
Just let me know which host for the build, which module size, which heatsink, which diode, etc... (same price)
New 'Side Button' Laser Build Kit!
(Using PHR-803T 405nm Blu-Ray Diodes, Or open can reds!)
'Side Button' Build!
My new 'Pocket Mini' Laser Build Kits!
(Using 405nm Blu-Ray Diodes, Or open can reds!)
'Pocket Mini' Build Kit!
See These Tutorials of My new 'Key Chain' Blu-ray and red Build kits - With FlexDrive!
(Using 405nm Blu-Ray Diodes, Or Red diodes!)
'Key Chain CR2 Battery' - With FlexDrive! (Beam shot - with smoke)
'Key Chain 10280 Battery' - With FlexDrive! (Beam shot - with some smoke)
More Blu-Ray!
(Using 405nm Blu-Ray Diodes)
Check out my blue 'Pocket Pal' Build Tutorial!
My DIY 'Green build Kits!'
Green Laser Builds!
Mini Mag Green Build Kit!
Heatsinks
Custom fit heatsinks for the MXDL. Perfect for any DIY laser
using the MXDL host. Highly recommended for making a high powered
red, using an open can diode. Or, if you are getting in on the
Phazor diode GB.
If anyone is interested, I am currently making my custom MXDL
heatsinks available. Using this heatsink, Gazoo and I, along with
a couple of others, have been running the open can diodes with a
DDL driver at 420mA's. (3 ohm resistor) This combination gives
you 300mW's (+ or - 10) in a hand held laser! (Meredith glass
lens) If the lens is acrylic, the output would be around
250mW's...
The widest part of the heatsink, is the same
'thickness' as the MXDL reflector and glass lens that you will be
removing, so that the threaded retaining ring will hold the
heatsink securely in place. They are made specifically for this
MXDL, which Daedal first showed in his 'DIY Laser Torch' thread:
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.4171
I am offering them for $23
dollars a piece, plus shipping. Shipping & handling to the
U.S. will be a flat rate of $3 dollars. $4 dollars eleswhere.
They will be fit for AixiZ, or Meredith modules, your
choice. The heatsinks are drilled out, just a little larger in
diameter than the modules, and have a set screw for positioning
and securing the module. Either style will include the set screw.
You will need a 1.5mm Allen wrench for the set screw. (wrench not
included)
*New*
I want to remind everybody that there are three different MXDL hosts, that I am making heatsinks for. Each build, has a different host, heatsink, battery supply, and driver.
1. 4171 heatsink ($23) - For the MXDL that takes 2 X 3.6 volt rechargeable batteries for the high powered red diodes:
(using a FlexDrive, with 3.0 volt batteries, this host is also great for a blu-ray build. As are the other hosts using the FlexDrive!)
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.4171
2. 3405 heatsink ($23) - For the MXDL that takes 3 X AAA batteries. (3.6 volt 10440 batteries for the blu-ray build/DDL driver):
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.3405
3. 5387 (or 5095) heatsink ($25) - For the MXDL 'side button' host. (Super easy build! - See the link to my tutorial below) This host takes 3 X AAA batteries. (This build is designed for a FlexDrive) Here's the host:
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.5387
This (sku 5095) host is the exact same for this build if DX is out of the sku 5387 host.
The differences in these first two heatsinks, can barely be seen visually. But they are machined slightly differently for the fit into their respective MXDL hosts. Either style, can be fit for an AixiZ module, or a Meredith module.
In this picture, I have marked the heatsinks.
4171-A stands for 'DX SKU 4171 fit for AixiZ'.
3405-A stands for 'DX SKU 3405 fit for AixiZ'.
Note: I have a Version 2 heatsink design for the sku's 4171 and 3405 hosts. Now you have another choice!
These two hosts have a massive heatsink and this new design still has plenty of mass...
These two hosts have enough room inside that we can have a heatsink that is 'flat'. Not protruding out the front.
Still will fit either module. Here's how the finished build will look with the version 2 heatsink:
So now you have more choices!
Just let me know which host, which module size, and which version! (same price)
Note: Since we now have the FlexDrives, either host can be used for a Red, or a blu-ray build. So I will be marking the heatsinks with the DX SKU number of the host.
Just to let everybody know this. There would be no misunderstanding on your order, if you said 'I would like a 4171 - Meredith, and a 3405 - AixiZ'.
Here's the MXDL 'side button' host! - Easy build! For the 5387 host (or the 5095 host). (this one is $25 plus shipping)
Here's my tutorial on the build:
MXDL Side Button Tutorial
P.S. Once again, besides the MXDL host & heatsink being different for these builds, the battery configuration will differ, depending on which driver you will be using...
Check out my new 'Hexagon Heatsinks'! These are designed with the O-like Green Modules in mind, but I can fit the center hole for AixiZ, Meredith, or Green modules!
These heatsinks are probably overkill as far as mass goes. I just ordered some 1" X 1" hexagon pieces. They should be great for those labby style projects!
Just let me know what size module to fit them for!
$23 plus $3 dollars for shipping and handling...
Here's my LPF thread on these if you have any questions:
Hexagon Heatsinks!
Click here to see my LPF thread with pictures, listing all of my build kits!
I can
accept payment for the 'Heatsinks' and 'Build Kits' through either PayPal, Google, or Western Union.
I will accept U.S. Postal Money Orders as well.
E-mail me and I can send you an
invoice if you like.