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xxmatt72094xx

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Well, I just purchased a 1.2w blue laser off a member of the site.

But I'm told a green laser beam is the easiest to see, and I had a 20mW green one a few months back, i could see it at night, but it wasn't amazing.

I figured I'd ask the community what would be best for me.

I want a high powered green laser, but I want to build it myself. I know I can google a host and diode, but I will get ripped off or buy some piece of shit.

So what I'm asking is, what diode and driver would I want if I want a super bright green beam during the day (if possible)? Also, what host would be the best (most durable)?

EDIT: I will be purchasing the safety glasses for the 532nm wave, when I purchase the diode.

Thank you,
-Matt Farrington
 
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There is no 532nm diodes... But you can buy green laser module (~150mw) from o-like or dealextreme
It is hard to build own +200mw green laser.
 
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If one did plan to do build that, would it be cheaper and safer just to buy a whole pre-made unit?
I keep wanting to find a 300mw+ module and heatsink it for a lab. Any advice?
 
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Humphry said:
If one did plan to do build that, would it be cheaper and safer just to buy a whole pre-made unit?
I keep wanting to find a 300mw+ module and heatsink it for a lab. Any advice?
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Ive been looking to do the same thing actually, But from what I have heard it seems as though it would be extremely difficult. I haven't seen any 300mw+ modules, so you'd have to create your own. which is nigh near impossible.

anybody feel free to correct me if I'm wrong. :)
 
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8W is quite a bit overkill but man you are gonna need to fork out some cash lol good luck op.edit also it won't be in a handheld not a chance.... Lol
 
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the brightest beam your gonna get in a reasonably priced handheld is gonna be ~400-600mw 532nm. But its not going to be real thick solid beam.
Ive heard a very overspec laser bought recently hit over 1w of green, that would be very bright but still not quite solid. (price was pretty high on that one though)
To get a nice thick solid beam your gonna need a very powerful lab, in which you'll have to spend over 5000$ on.
the brightness completely depends on your budget.
Good luck.
 
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weeba2kv said:
You will need a 8 watt green laser aka have fun with your dreams about lases and start with A 5 mW
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Beam of 2 Watt green laser is pretty visible at day time ;)



Also Styropyro sells those modules for $1350
 
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TuhOz said:
Beam of 2 Watt green laser is pretty visible at day time ;)



Also Styropyro sells those modules for $1350
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Yeah I was actually thinking of buying one of those from him. But I don't know yet, it would take me a while to get that much cash.
definitely Best bang for your buck with that.
 
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Depends on what quality you want.
Im done with chinese any brand.
Wannabuen is making my next laser, ive never wanted to own what anyone can own.
Add a two year warranty and a quality build from a great builder and it cant be beat.
 
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Just FYI O-like carries a pretty good quality 200mW module. I built a laser for a friend and it consistently hit 235mW @ 220mW avg.
 
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