Hey LPF, first post here
I am looking for a possible host for a green 200mW DX module I have lying around which can be found here:
200mW 532nm Green Laser Module (3V 11.9mm) - Free Shipping - DealExtreme
This is my first laser build and I don't really have any equipment other than a soldering iron. (which I would have to use anyway to bypass the switch)
I have two pretty cheap hosts in mind and am looking for opinions on them.
Host #1
Ebay
OdicForce
Rayfoss (on this page it has a 200mW module already in it)
Host #2
Ebay
OdicForce
Rayfoss
Host #1 is ~$6 cheaper
Host #1 seems to be "adjustable" in some way
Host #1 can support an 18650 battery OR CR123 while Host #2 can support ONLY CR123
Host #2 is waterproof and (I think?) has a glass cover which may reduce power. (correct me on this)
How is host #1 adjustable? Would it work with the DX module?
Also, how are 18650 batteries compared to CR123?
Lifetime? Brightness?
Can the 3.0V module even work safely with a 3.7V 18650?
Another thing I would like to ask about is Australian customs. Customs recently intercepted a cheap 1mW pen which I ordered from Ebay claiming they tested it much higher than that. (the store claimed responsibility, I am getting a refund) Would customs be suspicious or care about me importing a host (without a laser inside obviously) after what happened with the pen?
Sorry if I ask something stupid and thank you for any answers.
I am looking for a possible host for a green 200mW DX module I have lying around which can be found here:
200mW 532nm Green Laser Module (3V 11.9mm) - Free Shipping - DealExtreme
This is my first laser build and I don't really have any equipment other than a soldering iron. (which I would have to use anyway to bypass the switch)
I have two pretty cheap hosts in mind and am looking for opinions on them.
Host #1
Ebay
OdicForce
Rayfoss (on this page it has a 200mW module already in it)
Host #2
Ebay
OdicForce
Rayfoss
Host #1 is ~$6 cheaper
Host #1 seems to be "adjustable" in some way
Host #1 can support an 18650 battery OR CR123 while Host #2 can support ONLY CR123
Host #2 is waterproof and (I think?) has a glass cover which may reduce power. (correct me on this)
How is host #1 adjustable? Would it work with the DX module?
Also, how are 18650 batteries compared to CR123?
Lifetime? Brightness?
Can the 3.0V module even work safely with a 3.7V 18650?
Another thing I would like to ask about is Australian customs. Customs recently intercepted a cheap 1mW pen which I ordered from Ebay claiming they tested it much higher than that. (the store claimed responsibility, I am getting a refund) Would customs be suspicious or care about me importing a host (without a laser inside obviously) after what happened with the pen?
Sorry if I ask something stupid and thank you for any answers.