Noob looking to build a green laser

Hello all,

Like the title states, im kinda new to lasers. Ive had a >5mw for a few yers now and i LOVE IT! But now I think Im ready to upgrade. I want something that can do all the usual tricks, lighting matches, cut electrical tape, etc. But what im most interested in is beam brightness, something that looks very solid in a lit room. So after creeping around on LPforums for a few days I think I want one thats 200mw-300mw.

Ive been shopping online and it looks like i can build one for half of what one would cost to buy one. Ive looked at all the 'so you want to build a laser' threads, its all allot to take in, so many different options. ideally, I would like is a "buy this stuff and put it together" thread.

Im pretty good with electronics, soldering, wiring, schematics, etc. So I know I can do this.

That being said, anybody have any favorite parts (diodes, drivers, etc.) that would be compatible with each other? Or a list of 'buy this, it will work' kind of stuff?

Thanks, matt z

Well if you want to build a Green Laser... you will need to do
a bit more reading by the (diodes, drivers,etc.) you posted
above...
Read up on DPSS Lasers... and see how green Lasers actually
work...


Jerry

matt:

Welcome to LPF

Yes many options are available in the BST & PRO Shop areas. All I can suggest is to find the style of Host You want first, and then select Your green Module based off That.

Yeah, i know green laser pointers use a module (i just put drivers and diodes because im not set on green, blue or violet would be cool too). The most powerful o-like module is only 150mw, and they are out of stock. What are people using that make the really powerful green lasers?

i am actually in the same boat as matz here kinda because i cant seem to find a 532 module any larger than 100-150 mw . i would like to have a 400mw green but i am still looking.