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    Default 445 diode driver help

    I need help with a driver.
    I am trying to make an adjustable driver from 250 - 750mA for mi 445 diode I bought at SELEM.I have made this diagram with some help from Eudaimonium.
    I was told to use these for power.http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.19771
    But it seems to be too simple, is the the best way to make a driver.
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails driver for 445 diode 2.bmp  

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    Are you making a pointer or a lab style?
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    lab style.
    Its way to powerful for a hand held.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lazerman121 View Post
    lab style.
    Its way to powerful for a hand held.
    Then ditch the batteries and build a good current control PS>

    Still debating on posting a generic schematic, but a search should turn up some stuff.
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    Just buy one of these and be done with it.

    It is not trivial to make a good driver.

    http://hacylon.case.edu/ebay/laser_diode/FlexModP3.php

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    Quote Originally Posted by chad View Post
    Just buy one of these and be done with it.

    It is not trivial to make a good driver.

    http://hacylon.case.edu/ebay/laser_diode/FlexModP3.php

    chad
    that costs to much.
    that's why i am building one.
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    Search for Stanham driver here on PL.

    It'll drive it, also has analog mod.

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    How about this
    http://www.photonlexicon.com/forums/...r-%28analog%29

    I build some and I think is nice for your current range and the 445
    (Stan Ham diode driver)

    Cheers,
    Eduardo

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lazerman121 View Post
    that costs to much.
    that's why i am building one.
    I know your younger, but unfortunately this is an expensive hobby. For what that driver does (flexmod) it is an amazing piece of equipment at a great price. Similar drivers commercially made from manufactures sell near $200.

    I wish you luck with construction, but if you do not do a lot of soldering or wire wrapping building a good safe circuit just isn't possible.

    I have a more simple design, but if the 5v reg fails it will go full modulation.
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    Quote Originally Posted by polishedball View Post
    I have a more simple design, but if the 5v reg fails it will go full modulation.
    If that happens will it destroy the diode.
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