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Hey everyone,
I am planning to add a 20mw 445nm sighing diode to my current 9mm 445nm build. They will both be mounted in a custom host, but unfortunately adjustment of the diodes positions will be difficult once they are placed initially. My question is this:
Do different lenses cause different levels of refraction so as the beam emits from the forward side of the lens at different angles?
I am planning to use the completed laser for some college research, and part of that includes swapping lenses for varying levels of power. I just don't want to mount the sighting diode in the wrong position since I don't yet know what lens will be primarily used.
I would like to add the sighting diode ASAP, but should I wait until I choose the right lens for the job, or will it even matter?
For reference, the lenses I am considering using are the stock lens, G1, G2, Aixiz glass, as well a different 3 element lens.
Thanks!
Austin
I am planning to add a 20mw 445nm sighing diode to my current 9mm 445nm build. They will both be mounted in a custom host, but unfortunately adjustment of the diodes positions will be difficult once they are placed initially. My question is this:
Do different lenses cause different levels of refraction so as the beam emits from the forward side of the lens at different angles?
I am planning to use the completed laser for some college research, and part of that includes swapping lenses for varying levels of power. I just don't want to mount the sighting diode in the wrong position since I don't yet know what lens will be primarily used.
I would like to add the sighting diode ASAP, but should I wait until I choose the right lens for the job, or will it even matter?
For reference, the lenses I am considering using are the stock lens, G1, G2, Aixiz glass, as well a different 3 element lens.
Thanks!
Austin