Darkarmyofone - Mini-RPL - O-Like - Review - Laser Pointer Forums

Asherz · 09-23-2009, 12:32 PM

Intro

Well around a month ago I decided upon buying a green laser, along with Ehgemus's great mini-RPL host.

The Host

The host is some of the best machining I’ve ever seen, the threads on the tail cap are aligned perfectly and the seem between it and the host is almost invisible! The polished finish on the host is great and the over all look is awesom. The only small gripe I have with this host is the red button, I would have prefered a silver one to blend in with the rest of the host but it does work flawlessly and is very smooth, the battery compartment is perfectly sized for my CR123A 3.6V battery. Another small issue is that the spring on the tail cap is quite long, so when screwing it in it can catch occasinally on the end of the battery so a little care has to be taken here.

The Laser

The overal finished laser is fantastic, the beam and dot is so bright it’s amazing with absoloutly no scatter just a soft green glow, in a brightly lit room the beam is clearly visible, and at night it has an amazingly bright solid green beam. The laser operates between 3.0V and 4.2V so a recharable CR123A battery is perfect, I’m using a 1000mah battery off ebay, so the module drains it fairly quickly, but that isn’t much off a problem. The divergance of the module comes in at 1.1 mRad which is pretty decent. The laser was metered by Tyler at 171mW and I am assuming that is without an IR filter, I'm no expert but I would guess that would mean the amount of green light being emitted is definitely above 150mW

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Pics!

I have some beam shots coming soon, hope you find the review helpful!

Question:

I've never owned an O-like module before, but when I use my DX green around 7 meters away the beam size does not change much, the dot is around 2-3mm. But when using the O-like module the dot is around 5mm at that distance. From what I can see on the front of the module the beam can be adjusted so I can just set it for distance pointing, is this correct?

rangedunits · 09-23-2009, 12:57 PM

Woah, good looking
not ir filtered right?

Asherz · 09-23-2009, 01:05 PM

Nope I don't believe the O-like module is, but it was metered at 171mW I'm assuming without an IR filter so I would say there's easily 150mW's of green light

Gata · 09-23-2009, 01:11 PM

Another happy customer from Tyler. Has he ever made anyone not happy?

bobhaha · 09-23-2009, 01:32 PM

LOL don't think so ^.. nice review man! I'm happy that your happy and that make every one happy!! lol in all seriousness thats a nice little host you have there! hope it lasts a loooooooong time!

-Adrian

nikokapo · 09-23-2009, 01:42 PM

Quote:

From what I can see on the front of the module the beam can be adjusted so I can just set it for distance pointing, is this correct?

Correct. Just be careful not to scratch the lens. Also, some are glued into position for optimal divergence, so you may not get a lower mRad reading on it.

Asherz · 09-23-2009, 01:45 PM

Thanks guys

And thanks Niko for the answer, I'll leave it as it is then. I'll see what it's like outside tonight, and get some pics

bryce007 · 09-24-2009, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Asherz

Thanks guys

And thanks Niko for the answer, I'll leave it as it is then. I'll see what it's like outside tonight, and get some pics

Yea, it's very difficult to adjust those lenses. I've been trying on an old DX module, with no luck.

Asherz · 09-25-2009, 09:11 PM

yea I could imagine there a pain in the arse

daguin · 09-30-2009, 04:19 AM

Have you had anyone in the UK meter the laser for you?

Peace,
dave

HIMNL9 · 09-30-2009, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bryce007

Yea, it's very difficult to adjust those lenses. I've been trying on an old DX module, with no luck.

LOL ..... yes, is possible, but if you read here, you get an idea about the problems

Asherz · 09-30-2009, 06:24 PM

@daguin

no I haven't had anyone in the UK meter it, but Dark confirmed it was measured at 171mW's

robjdixon · 09-30-2009, 07:21 PM

If you want a 2nd opinion, then let me know. I have a lasersbee that I can check the power with

Rob

daguin · 09-30-2009, 09:06 PM

Robjdixon is in the UK

Peace,
dave

Asherz · 10-05-2009, 05:55 PM

Cheers for the offers guys, maybe in a while I might take you up on the offer

jeffd · 10-05-2009, 07:04 PM

If you dont mind me asking how much did dark charge you for this laser?

charliebruce · 10-05-2009, 07:11 PM

I'm in the UK, and I have a scientech meter from Dave, so if you were interested I'm also available.

Asherz · 10-05-2009, 09:30 PM

ok cheers, won't be for a while though...

And I paid $160 shipped to the UK.

09-23-2009, 12:32 PM	#1
Asherz Class 3R Laser Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,387 Rep Power: 38	Darkarmyofone - Mini-RPL - O-Like - [REVIEW] Intro Well around a month ago I decided upon buying a green laser, along with Ehgemus's great mini-RPL host. The Host The host is some of the best machining I’ve ever seen, the threads on the tail cap are aligned perfectly and the seem between it and the host is almost invisible! The polished finish on the host is great and the over all look is awesom. The only small gripe I have with this host is the red button, I would have prefered a silver one to blend in with the rest of the host but it does work flawlessly and is very smooth, the battery compartment is perfectly sized for my CR123A 3.6V battery. Another small issue is that the spring on the tail cap is quite long, so when screwing it in it can catch occasinally on the end of the battery so a little care has to be taken here. The Laser The overal finished laser is fantastic, the beam and dot is so bright it’s amazing with absoloutly no scatter just a soft green glow, in a brightly lit room the beam is clearly visible, and at night it has an amazingly bright solid green beam. The laser operates between 3.0V and 4.2V so a recharable CR123A battery is perfect, I’m using a 1000mah battery off ebay, so the module drains it fairly quickly, but that isn’t much off a problem. The divergance of the module comes in at 1.1 mRad which is pretty decent. The laser was metered by Tyler at 171mW and I am assuming that is without an IR filter, I'm no expert but I would guess that would mean the amount of green light being emitted is definitely above 150mW . Pics! I have some beam shots coming soon, hope you find the review helpful! Question: I've never owned an O-like module before, but when I use my DX green around 7 meters away the beam size does not change much, the dot is around 2-3mm. But when using the O-like module the dot is around 5mm at that distance. From what I can see on the front of the module the beam can be adjusted so I can just set it for distance pointing, is this correct? Last edited by Asherz; 02-04-2010 at 04:05 PM.

09-23-2009, 12:57 PM	#2
rangedunits Class 3B Laser Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Quebec, Canada Posts: 3,022 Rep Power: 37	Re: Darkarmyofone - Mini-RPL - O-Like - Review Woah, good looking not ir filtered right? __________________ My lasers listed by their Peak Measured with a LB-II. 966mW Aurora cree c6 w/ Ez Focus &405-G-1. 143mW Evo Pro (Wickedlasers 130mW review unit) 200mW Dilda (Dealextreme First model). 79mW X-75 (Novalasers X-75) 5x 50mW green (they from laserpointerpen) I am never serious. -Greg

09-23-2009, 01:05 PM	#3
Asherz Class 3R Laser Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,387 Rep Power: 38	Re: Darkarmyofone - Mini-RPL - O-Like - Review Nope I don't believe the O-like module is, but it was metered at 171mW I'm assuming without an IR filter so I would say there's easily 150mW's of green light

09-23-2009, 01:11 PM	#4
Gata Class 2 Laser Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 340 Rep Power: 4	Re: Darkarmyofone - Mini-RPL - O-Like - Review Another happy customer from Tyler. Has he ever made anyone not happy? __________________ Cogito, ergo sums

09-23-2009, 01:32 PM	#5
bobhaha Class 3R Laser Join Date: May 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 1,848 Rep Power: 106	Re: Darkarmyofone - Mini-RPL - O-Like - Review LOL don't think so ^.. nice review man! I'm happy that your happy and that make every one happy!! lol in all seriousness thats a nice little host you have there! hope it lasts a loooooooong time! -Adrian __________________ Lasers! TBA mw LCC @ ~420ma in dr jnr host ~5mW red - keychain 632.8nm He-Ne laser - Class II CNI PGL-III-M From JetLasers Review soon 70mW green in rayfoss host (o-like 50mW module) Review here! 175mw green in rayfoss host 55mw dino direct ultrafire laser Review here! CNI GLP-405 65mw in Aquarius host Review soon 6x blu-ray 160mW In MXDL Water Proof host! (Thanks Ndrew2505 and modwerx!!) >1.1W 445nm in Jayrob 18650 host!! Goggles! Laser glow LSG-532-Sport protective eye goggles OD 7+ 190-532nm HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! Review soon Jetlasers wrap around 190-540nm OD4+ goggles Review soon Scopeguy20 Blublockers for 405nm lasers! Check out my 18650 Cree Host - P4 emitter Hack / Mod Check out my Feeler PGL-III-C bare hosts thread! Check out my Future of laser technology thread!

09-23-2009, 01:45 PM	#7
Asherz Class 3R Laser Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,387 Rep Power: 38	Re: Darkarmyofone - Mini-RPL - O-Like - Review Thanks guys And thanks Niko for the answer, I'll leave it as it is then. I'll see what it's like outside tonight, and get some pics

09-25-2009, 09:11 PM	#9
Asherz Class 3R Laser Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,387 Rep Power: 38	Re: Darkarmyofone - Mini-RPL - O-Like - Review yea I could imagine there a pain in the arse __________________ - 150mW Ehgemus Mini-RPL Review - 445nm Custom build@650mA - Waiting for a host Dino Direct 50mW Flashlight unit DX True green 100mW O-like module @ 171mW in Mini-RPL host Single-line Argon @ 52mW 488nm Peak PHR-803T @ 110mA in Jayrob MXDL host DX Red 660nm 200mW Dragon lasers 190nm-548nm Safety Goggles

09-30-2009, 04:19 AM	#10
daguin Moderator Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sunny Southern California Posts: 11,874 Rep Power: 369	Re: Darkarmyofone - Mini-RPL - O-Like - Review Have you had anyone in the UK meter the laser for you? Peace, dave __________________ I have 445nm diodes IN STOCK for immediate shipping (click me) Niko only WISHES he could SPAM like me Did you get some benefit from reading this forum? If so, CLICK HERE to donate $2 to keep it going

09-30-2009, 06:24 PM	#12
Asherz Class 3R Laser Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,387 Rep Power: 38	Re: Darkarmyofone - Mini-RPL - O-Like - Review @daguin no I haven't had anyone in the UK meter it, but Dark confirmed it was measured at 171mW's __________________ - 150mW Ehgemus Mini-RPL Review - 445nm Custom build@650mA - Waiting for a host Dino Direct 50mW Flashlight unit DX True green 100mW O-like module @ 171mW in Mini-RPL host Single-line Argon @ 52mW 488nm Peak PHR-803T @ 110mA in Jayrob MXDL host DX Red 660nm 200mW Dragon lasers 190nm-548nm Safety Goggles

09-30-2009, 07:21 PM	#13
robjdixon Class 3R Laser Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Norfolk, Uk Posts: 2,287 Rep Power: 126	Re: Darkarmyofone - Mini-RPL - O-Like - Review If you want a 2nd opinion, then let me know. I have a lasersbee that I can check the power with Rob __________________ Bender is back!

09-30-2009, 09:06 PM	#14
daguin Moderator Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sunny Southern California Posts: 11,874 Rep Power: 369	Re: Darkarmyofone - Mini-RPL - O-Like - Review Robjdixon is in the UK Peace, dave __________________ I have 445nm diodes IN STOCK for immediate shipping (click me) Niko only WISHES he could SPAM like me Did you get some benefit from reading this forum? If so, CLICK HERE to donate $2 to keep it going

10-05-2009, 05:55 PM	#15
Asherz Class 3R Laser Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,387 Rep Power: 38	Re: Darkarmyofone - Mini-RPL - O-Like - Review Cheers for the offers guys, maybe in a while I might take you up on the offer __________________ - 150mW Ehgemus Mini-RPL Review - 445nm Custom build@650mA - Waiting for a host Dino Direct 50mW Flashlight unit DX True green 100mW O-like module @ 171mW in Mini-RPL host Single-line Argon @ 52mW 488nm Peak PHR-803T @ 110mA in Jayrob MXDL host DX Red 660nm 200mW Dragon lasers 190nm-548nm Safety Goggles

10-05-2009, 07:04 PM	#16
jeffd Class 2 Laser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tulsa Oklahoma Posts: 480 Rep Power: 4	Re: Darkarmyofone - Mini-RPL - O-Like - Review If you dont mind me asking how much did dark charge you for this laser?

10-05-2009, 07:11 PM	#17
charliebruce Class 3R Laser Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,469 Rep Power: 99	Re: Darkarmyofone - Mini-RPL - O-Like - Review I'm in the UK, and I have a scientech meter from Dave, so if you were interested I'm also available.

10-05-2009, 09:30 PM	#18
Asherz Class 3R Laser Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,387 Rep Power: 38	Re: Darkarmyofone - Mini-RPL - O-Like - Review ok cheers, won't be for a while though... And I paid $160 shipped to the UK. __________________ - 150mW Ehgemus Mini-RPL Review - 445nm Custom build@650mA - Waiting for a host Dino Direct 50mW Flashlight unit DX True green 100mW O-like module @ 171mW in Mini-RPL host Single-line Argon @ 52mW 488nm Peak PHR-803T @ 110mA in Jayrob MXDL host DX Red 660nm 200mW Dragon lasers 190nm-548nm Safety Goggles

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