Hi guys;
I have a 445nm diode laser that I just finished tonight and I seem to be having a power and cooling problem. I bought the case pictured below that was for 445nm diodes. I can't seem to get to get the power @ 1.2 amp that I should. The ps unit was designed for the 445nm diodes. I also am having a dimming if run too long. I guess this case doesn't cool well enough. Also what cases are you guys using for these diodes?
I have not run this thing very long as it is right now. Also the beam doesn't output a round beam but a oblong beam. I am using a glass lens but not the one that came with the diode. Could that be the problem ?
Thanks
Steve Wall