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jimdt7

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I'd suggest you now to start with an 808nm laser because our eyes cant see 808nm!
Check out the link from @Lethere Belight :beer:

Jim
 
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zeramant86

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Won't IR still damage your eyes, you just don't have the blink reflex, right?

I'd recommend a cheap bluray single mode or red if you want for a first build, without investing/risking much.

Laser Diodes : Cajunlasers Store


You'll need
A diode of your choosing
An aixis module
3 element lens (G1/2 optional)
Flashlight housing to put it in
Heatsink made to fit or purchased
constant current driver for diode
lithium batts and charger
 
billg519

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This is not a good choice for a first build. As the beam is nearly invisible, you need goggles for any use of this laser. You can use a vidcam to help focus, etc. as it can see 808nm as gray. You will have better luck and more enjoyment from a red, blue, or violet diode as your first build. Read up a little in the forums for these color lasers. We want you to have a successful first build. Make sure to get goggles for any laser you build, you'll need them for things like close up burning.
 
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andypandy

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Well. I wanna make a 150-200mw build. visible green or red laser, and with a clearly visible beam.
Do anyone knows what diode, driver, module etc. that i will need?
any good tips?
:)
 
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zeramant86 said:
Won't IR still damage your eyes, you just don't have the blink reflex, right?

I'd recommend a cheap bluray single mode or red if you want for a first build, without investing/risking much.

Laser Diodes : Cajunlasers Store


You'll need
A diode of your choosing
An aixis module
3 element lens (G1/2 optional)
Flashlight housing to put it in
Heatsink made to fit or purchased
constant current driver for diode
lithium batts and charger
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Since this is my first build, should i get this: PHR-805T 405nm laser diode [805T] - $9.99 : Cajunlasers Store
And Do you know what type of driver, lens, heatsink, module etc..... that i will need?
 
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