These photos make me so broody!

[andy_con]

itching to start a big project

[danielbriggs]

Con:

[andy_con]

drivers are a problem, i need a high sided driver for 660 diodes.

p3 is high sided but i aint paying $35 per driver when i need 15

[LaNeK779]

drivers are a problem, i need a high sided driver for 660 diodes.

p3 is high sided but i aint paying $35 per driver when i need 15

good news, you don't need 15

get badpip's quad driver for 60 euros a piece. this will get you around 2.5 amps per channel to play with.
that gets you a total of 40 diodes if driven at 250ma

http://www.photonlexicon.com/forums/...=badpip+driver

so, as sir briggs said...

JUST DO IT

(sometimes mister con, i get the impression that you're not paying much attention... )

[ARGLaser]

What kind of lenses are they using to bring down the beam size in the last picture?

[planters]

You will need to get used to replacing a diode a week.

The lenses are probably two planeo/convex singlets with a 2:1 to 3:1 reducing magnification.

[andy_con]

good news, you don't need 15

get badpip's quad driver for 60 euros a piece. this will get you around 2.5 amps per channel to play with.
that gets you a total of 40 diodes if driven at 250ma

http://www.photonlexicon.com/forums/...=badpip+driver

so, as sir briggs said...

JUST DO IT

(sometimes mister con, i get the impression that you're not paying much attention... )

more drivers = more power

diodes not being perfectly matched means the more you run from one driver the less power you will get.

id like to use no more than 2 diodes per driver



as for lens im assuming you refering to telescopics then 3:1

why would i need to keep chaning diodes, dont over drive them and they will be fine. ive used 660 diodes lots and dont have them pop all the time

[edison]

Yes badpips drivers work perfect. looking forward to see the big one !!!

[james]

You should go for 666 diodes! Just saying.....

Man! Who needs a laser show? That thing is amazing to look at all by itself.

James.

[badger1666]

Isnt that bottom pic one of phrizlers builds ??