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This is a cool little laser I built a few days ago. I went for a fixed focus setup here, and kept the original Aperture cap to keep the cool look of the host. Due to the longer driver board I had to modify the cap, however, and in the process my dremel slipped and tapped the front. Here is a video of the laser during which I attempt to show the defect. This is a good chance for anyone who doesn't necessarily have the money to buy one usually to get one for cheaper than the parts. This build takes two 10440 Li-Ion batteries.



The defect is small and hard to notice unless you are actively looking for it. I have a new host and diode and driver on the way now for me to build a replacement so I am putting this one up for sale. It outputs a little over 160mW.

Cost for me to build: ~85 dollars

I am asking: 70 Dollars Shipped, anywhere in the US. Here are some pics:



 





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pretty interested in one of these,, how bright is this compared to a green to you? like as bright as a 50mw green? ect.. also how is the divergence on this laser?

also batteries included?
 
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If LivinLoud doesn't already have dibs on this, like he said in the other thread I wouldn't mind snagging it up- :D
 
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Idt he would have posted it if that were the case, but if your seriously interested then I'll just wait, and see if I can't commission WBS to build me one in 405 or 450nm further down the line, it's chill..
 
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Idt he would have posted it if that were the case, but if your seriously interested then I'll just wait, and see if I can't commission WBS to build me one in 405 or 450nm further down the line..

Have my 100mw green, had my 445 nm laser built by daguin a while ago, just ordered a 405nm from him and is currently being worked on, and now i just need a good red, pretty interested but ill let you know if i change my mind.
 

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Wow, this got a lot of responses pretty quick. I am going to wait and see what Livinloud thinks. Also, I have measured the divergence with calipers and I came out with 0.169mRad, which is VERY good. I could only measure out to 9meters tonight but I will try to find a place with longer field of vision. Using it for star pointing tonight was AWESOME. I do not have a 50mW 532nm to compare it to right now but it is VERY visible in the nightsky, and I live in a major city with light pollution. Looks like a thread of energy.

I honestly like this build a little more than my 450 due to its insane divergence. We will see what happens. I have a good system for setting the fixed focus so I think I will manage it well with my other builds.
 
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Wow, this got a lot of responses pretty quick. I am going to wait and see what Livinloud thinks. Also, I have measured the divergence with calipers and I came out with 0.169mRad, which is VERY good. I could only measure out to 9meters tonight but I will try to find a place with longer field of vision. Using it for star pointing tonight was AWESOME. I do not have a 50mW 532nm to compare it to right now but it is VERY visible in the nightsky, and I live in a major city with light pollution. Looks like a thread of energy.

I honestly like this build a little more than my 450 due to its insane divergence. We will see what happens. I have a good system for setting the fixed focus so I think I will manage it well with my other builds.

well let me know what he says, i really am interested in this color with the good beam specs.. always one step behind livinloud lol he beat me on the 400mw grean steal deal - tell him it will be my first 638 lol

gotta go to bed tho now will see what has happened in the morning, pm me or post with news
 
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WOw, that divergence is fucking awesome! VERY NICE build WBS. Seriously in AWE right now...I would buy this ASAP if there weren't so many buyers after it....

BTW: PM me with your "System for setting fixed divergence" Because i have horrible luck with figuring divergence properties.
 
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have at it guys.....although i would freakin love to own this laser, im moving in a month and just realized ive been spending way too much of the money i put away for furniture :eek:

Only money left that i have stowed away for lasers right now is already tied up in my ARGMeter so unfortunately im going to have to pass on buying new lasers for a little bit (unless i see something i MUST have)

WBS, i will be in contact with you once i move to either build me a Q5 set or one of these leadlight sets, they are too nice not to own :beer:
 

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Wow, this got a lot of responses pretty quick. I am going to wait and see what Livinloud thinks. Also, I have measured the divergence with calipers and I came out with 0.169mRad, which is VERY good. I could only measure out to 9meters tonight but I will try to find a place with longer field of vision. Using it for star pointing tonight was AWESOME. I do not have a 50mW 532nm to compare it to right now but it is VERY visible in the nightsky, and I live in a major city with light pollution. Looks like a thread of energy.

I honestly like this build a little more than my 450 due to its insane divergence. We will see what happens. I have a good system for setting the fixed focus so I think I will manage it well with my other builds.

Are you sure of the numbers you posted, that divergence is better than any laser in the market. I have never read of a divergence lower than. 0.2mR....
 
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after three months of being here .ive seen that great beam shots make great sales.
that is a great beam shot and laser pointer is really fine too.
 
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have at it guys.....although i would freakin love to own this laser, im moving in a month and just realized ive been spending way too much of the money i put away for furniture :eek:

Only money left that i have stowed away for lasers right now is already tied up in my ARGMeter so unfortunately im going to have to pass on buying new lasers for a little bit (unless i see something i MUST have)

WBS, i will be in contact with you once i move to either build me a Q5 set or one of these leadlight sets, they are too nice not to own :beer:


cool i certainly will hav at it then,

and for his divergence numbers, he was only able to mesure it at 9 m so it possible the focal point was set around that distance,, either way im sure its still pretty low. definitely way less than 1
 
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Will throw my money at you as soon as I have it :p
Shouldn't be long if I can finish this M140 build and get it LPM'd and sold...
 




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