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I currently have a 4-5 dollar 5mW laser that I got from amazon, It's green and you can see the light beam at night and you can see it pretty far away

But I really want something that can pop balloons(not just black balloons) and that can light match heads fairly quick, I came here wondering what the CHEAPEST thing is to do to get one, buy, or make one, I would prefer a blue one, Also how many mW is a fair amount for what i'm suggesting?

Thanks.
 





I'll sell you a 3W 445nm laser for $350 :D

BTW I'm pretty sure a mod will make you change your username
 
Nothing wrong with a dick butt.

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Thanks, I don't need like a 3W that seems way too strong, But something that's cheaper and that can pop balloons easily would be fantastic for what I want, I'm still not sure how low the mW can be to be able to do that
 
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dickbutt said:
Thanks, I don't need like a 3W that seems way too strong, But something that's cheaper and that can pop balloons easily would be fantastic for what I want, I'm still not sure how low the mW can be to be able to do that
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A 150mW 532nm(green) laser can do both quite easily.
 
your dollar store laser can do it. I can send you a kit to do it easily

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Put your laser on top. If want to pop balloon, put that on top too
 
dickbutt said:
What would be the difference if I want a blue one?
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Well AFAIK, 445nm isn't available in 150mW. 450nm might be available in 150mW, but again, not 100% sure.

The lowest I have seen is 500mW of 445nm, which is more then enough to do what you want.
 
I'm sorry if I sound like a noob but I'm very interested in that making a "cheap" one video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyfrNsoxaQ4

The laser module with lens(445 m140) costs 60 bucks and it's 1W, I want one that's like 150/200mW, Would that vid build still work with a lower mW like the one I want? Or should I look for other video tutorials specifically for a 200mW one

Either that or one of these?
http://www.laserpointerus.com/200mw...nter-pen-532nm-free-2aaa-batteries-p-400.html
http://www.laserpointerus.com/200mw...ith-battery-532nm-flashlight-style-p-413.html
 
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Neither of the two you linked will be anywhere near advertised power.

You will need goggles, regardless. Don't expect much help from people- they (myself included) tend to be hesitant about leading someone to a high powered laser that can easily blind whoever it hits, when said person shows little knowledge of lasers and laser safety.
 
dickbutt said:
I'm sorry if I sound like a noob but I'm very interested in that making a "cheap" one video How to make a cheap 1000mW+ Blue Laser Pointer - YouTube

The laser module with lens(445 m140) costs 60 bucks and it's 1W, I want one that's like 150/200mW, Would that vid build still work with a lower mW like the one I want? Or should I look for other video tutorials specifically for a 200mW one

Either that or one of these?
200mW Half-steel Green Laser Pointer Pen 532nm ( free 2*AAA batteries) at laserpointerpus.com
200mW Adjustable Green Laser Pointer Pen with Battery 532nm Flashlight Style at laserpointerpus.com
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These are not very reliable lasers. 200mW 532nm will not cost $30+ ... more around $100.

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The cheapest way to get a burning laser is to build one from a dvd drive. You can build an lm317 driver for a few dollars. Also pick up a pair of Eagle pair glasses from survival lasers to protect your eyes. Do a quick search to find a design for a driver circuit.

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