1.8W 445nm Blue Laser Diode In 12mmX30mm Copper Module W/Leads

Description

Listing is for a single 1.8W 445nm blue laser diode mounted in a 12mm x 30mm copper module with leads attached. The copper module upgrade provides a huge
improvement
in thermal
conductivity
over the standard brass module for moving the heat away from the diode to your heatsink which gives a much more stable output from the diode.
Please Note this module comes with an acrylic lens in it to keep dust out. It can not handle the power  this unit can put out. It will keep contaminates out of the  module until you are ready to put yours glass lens in. Replace with your glass lens of choice before powering the module.
Save yourself the headache of pressing and soldering. Just add a glass lens, install in a heatsink and power with a proper laser driver.
The  current must be limited to no more than 1.8A to the diode.
Don't attempt to connect the diode directly to a fixed voltage source like a battery.
The diode requires a proper laser driver to operate.
I also have options for this diode in modules with the driver installed see these
X-Drive Modules
If your application is for CNC Engraving check out my CNC page with lots of links to tutorials and recommend parts, software and modulating drivers suitable for CNC.
CNC Engraving
There are many other proper laser drivers but be careful a lot of sellers here are offering LED drivers as a laser driver which can damage or cause shortened life to the diode.
LED drivers are not laser drivers
. LED's are tough as nails but laser diodes are much more sensitive and need extra features like soft start, overshoot protection and a very low noise output that are standard on laser drivers but not included on LED drivers. I have seen a a few tutorials for building a "cheap laser" with
this LED driver
but it is a bad idea as I see it causing a lot of diode deaths. If you do use a LED driver you do so at your own risk.
Wire assignment is:
Red +
Black -
*Disclamer*
By purchasing these diodes you are agreeing to the following.
- You are over 18 years of age .
- You understand that these components that are mentioned above are dangerous when not properly assembled into a finished product.
- You will use these as components and properly incorporate them into a finished product.
- You will use these diodes/modules in a safe and responsible manner and for a legal purpose.
- You are legally responsible for the use of these components, improper use of these components or their end products.
- You are legally responsible for any injury to anybody resulting from the use of or assembly of these components or their finished products.
- You Accept this diode/module as a COMPONENT for integration in a system of YOUR OWN design and will be legally responsible from any and all LIABILITIES These Diodes and Modules are sold solely as a component for incorporation into the customer's end products. Therefore, this diode/module is exempt from compliance with the appropriate requirements of FDA 21CFR, section 1040.10 and 1040.11 for complete products.