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I recently bought some Nichia 20mW 473nm laser diodes. They weren't cheap, but I couldn't let go of a once in a lifetime opportunity. The diodes were rated individually at 475nm-476nm.
To start this nerve racking build, I started off by plugging myself into the wall for ESD protection.
Here are all the parts laid out. I can't believe that I get to own these amazing diodes!
Here's the diode waiting to be placed in the LeadLight host...
Here is the finished product! It was very difficult building this laser, as I was shaking from both nervousness and caffeine pills.
The laser is powered at 79mA and outputs 15mW with AixiZ glass lens. The color is so perrty! It's even more awesome in this pen host.
Moar Beamz...
Compared to 5mW 532nm
The beam profile on this laser is very good. One of these diodes is being sent for testing to ARG and then will be given away (all tickets sold!) The other two diodes I'll probably build into LeadLights and then sell off on here or eBay.
Watch out for my future sale threads I may be selling a line of pen builds including these diodes, PL520s, and PL450Bs.
Video!!
The Word's First Aqua Direct Diode Laser Pointer!!! - YouTube
To start this nerve racking build, I started off by plugging myself into the wall for ESD protection.
Here are all the parts laid out. I can't believe that I get to own these amazing diodes!
Here's the diode waiting to be placed in the LeadLight host...
Here is the finished product! It was very difficult building this laser, as I was shaking from both nervousness and caffeine pills.
The laser is powered at 79mA and outputs 15mW with AixiZ glass lens. The color is so perrty! It's even more awesome in this pen host.
Moar Beamz...
Compared to 5mW 532nm
The beam profile on this laser is very good. One of these diodes is being sent for testing to ARG and then will be given away (all tickets sold!) The other two diodes I'll probably build into LeadLights and then sell off on here or eBay.
Watch out for my future sale threads I may be selling a line of pen builds including these diodes, PL520s, and PL450Bs.
Video!!
The Word's First Aqua Direct Diode Laser Pointer!!! - YouTube
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