Which of these burners has the best diode

[Frixxion]

Hi all,

I'm currently trying to build a laser module with a DVD burner diode (no new story I know...). I have already built a driver. But now I have the choice between these burners:

- Samsung SH-S222A (22x) € 18.00
- Samsung SH-S223F (22x) € 17.00
- Samsung SH-S202H/J (22x) € 18.00
- Lite-On iHAS120-19.6 (20x) € 19.00
- Asus DRW 2014 L1 (?x) € 25.00
- NEC AD5200A (20x) € 25.00
- Pioneer DVR-215D (20x) € 26.00

Do you guys know which burner contains an open can and which contain a closed can? I'm not really interested in their power, since I won't be running them at their full power (safety...).

[stanwax]

I beleive through laserpointer forums you can buy sleds only wity open can diodes. I dont go on the forum much myself but maybe someone else could enlighten...
Rob

[FourDee]

Yes, I registered there just to buy diodes (which I received today actually)
It's much cheaper than buying whole DVD burners. The guy I bought from actually offers free shipping worldwide ...

[stanwax]

cool
Glad I wasnt imagining it

Rob

[The_Doctor]

If you need closed cans, I still have some Rohm diodes. I might be persuaded to sell 5 if I'm offered enough. I intended to keep those I have left but I didn't follow though with my plans, and money is short. Might even try on eBay again but I don't have many, so I'd rather sell on request here than try to punt them out. Only saying this here because it looks like some might be wanted.

EDIT:
Attached PDF files for data...

[Zoof]

Hi all,

I'm currently trying to build a laser module with a DVD burner diode (no new story I know...). I have already built a driver. But now I have the choice between these burners:

- Samsung SH-S222A (22x) € 18.00
- Samsung SH-S223F (22x) € 17.00
- Samsung SH-S202H/J (22x) € 18.00
- Lite-On iHAS120-19.6 (20x) € 19.00
- Asus DRW 2014 L1 (?x) € 25.00
- NEC AD5200A (20x) € 25.00
- Pioneer DVR-215D (20x) € 26.00

Do you guys know which burner contains an open can and which contain a closed can? I'm not really interested in their power, since I won't be running them at their full power (safety...).

I did my research about 8 months ago and the conclusion was;
Pioneer seemed the most promising (112 through 116 models)
Lite-on-on was used by some as diode donor.
NEC & ASUS ??
Samsung was using an odd unusable diode mount, no good.


BTW which diodes are they selling on CPF?
I have all the parts for a dual red incl TECs and drivers, mounts etc just not the best diodes and a chronic lack of time....

[andy_con]

check laserpointerforums you can get just sleds for $14 each