Those lasers are great.. I'll try to buy some..

No Problem. Jay do you have a host that would fit one of those 700mw modules from o-like?

No I do not...

But Exerd has an idea to try to fit those modules into a host that he has in mind, and I may be trying to machine and fit it for those type of modules. But it's a project of his. So I'm not sure what it will develop into. You may want to contact him to see what he has in mind...

In a case like that, where the idea and project is from somebody else, I wouldn't make my own kit with their host or anything...

I do have a laser that I bought from o-like with one of their larger IR filtered modules. I think it is a very nice host. It is an RPL look alike. They are cheap too! (IMO)

Now I'm not sure of the module quality. I mean, the beam on mine is really 'fat'. Not the really thin beam like on an RPL or a Nova, but it does have a lot of power output for the price...

300mW Module - $219.99 : BeamCheap, Quality products, amazing prices, outstanding service.

Can I fit these module too? 300mW Is it possible too use the kaleidososcopic tips or will it melt?

According to their stated dimensions, the module will fit right in, but I am not sure about the diffraction gratings in the kaleidoscope tips handling that power...

I doubt it will be putting out that power though! Hey if you try one of those modules, be sure to let us know what the output power is!

Those specs are definitely wrong. I think they should look like the high powered O-like modules. And the highest the module seen in all of those pictures would output would be around 150mW.

But ask lemonwonder about it in one of his threads.

Well I suppose it doesn't matter much at this time... O-like looks completely different and no longer have the 700mw ones listed. Not even the 600 or 500 either. I was going to save up for it.

Hey Jay, I got your host today and I must say, the build quality and machining on the heatsinks is bloody superb!!

In it, I have an O-Like 50mW 532nm module (link) and it's super bright.

I've got a few photos, the first one is a pretty good beam shot, the second is a tunnel made with a fan and a mirror, and the third and fourth are product style shots to show the host in all its glory.









I hope these pictures make other people want to buy your host!!

Glad you like it!

Thanks for posting back with pictures...

Nice beam shots!

No problems mate, and thanks Feel free to use any of those photos to promote your host in any way, shape or form. If you do so, credit would be nice but definitely not required. Thanks again man!

Hi Jay,

The kit arrived yesterday, everything safe and sound, well packed! Both the DYI Green and Pocket Mini are amazing pieces! Unfortunately I am still waiting for Modwerx' blu ray diode to arrive, so the Pocket Mini has still to wait to be finalized. But The DYI Green is in full operation with a 100mW O-Like module in it. Thank you very much Jay, it was a pleasure to do business with you. Please don't forget me once you have stocks of the Stainless Steel 10440 again because that's gonna be my next order! One happy customer.

1. image DYI Green and Pocket Mini(without module)
2. image Beamshot of DYI Green w/ O-Like 100mW module (1sec shutter delay)

Greets,

laserhooligan

Awesome beam shot and cool background!...

Glad you guys like the kits!

nuganics, I sent your DIY Green kit today. (Thursday)

Hope you like the kit!

wow great kit.

im an beginner with the DIY things and all. can i also do this?

i will definitely buy this after i got the money from my birthday (march 22nd)

Yes!

This kit offers good heatsinking for your module, and very easy assembly...

The first post of this thread is a 'picture tutorial' of the assembly.

There, you will also find links to where you can get your 12mm green module.

If you are new to lasers, please read up on eye protection and safety...

ok thnx for the info.

as of today (march 22nd) ive got enough money to buy it. (im 16 yea!!)

2 questions:

1. are you able to focus this laser? or do you still need a extrenal lens like an magnifying glass?

2. what is the By-pass the switch wire used for?

The green modules have a fixed focus. You will not be focusing them. The lens is glued in place...

The DPSS green modules have a very thin beam, and in my opinion, if you try to set one up for focusing, by removing the fixed lens, and using an adjustable lens, the results are not good. (IMO)

The modules come with a momentary side button to turn the laser on. Since you will be mounting the module into a host, which has it's own switch, you must bypass the side button on the module. Then the host switch becomes the 'on / off'...

im getting a 50mw module (because of the price blabla)

but is there a difference between a 50mw and a 100 or 150mw? exept for the mw of course.

For fitting this host, they will all fit.

For brightness visually, yes. There is a difference. That said, you will still have a giant light saber in the night sky with 50mW's of green...

With 150mW's, it will also light matches and stuff...

ok cool. i will contact you as soon as possible if i got the permission.

BTW are the links for the modules used as an example or it is the recommended site to order?

O-like has been good for buying 'cheap' modules...

Just remember, that they are cheap modules. Quality modules cost much more...

Most people find o-like to be very good for the price!

jbya, I sent your DIY Green kit today. (Monday)

Thanks!

I found a module on O-Like that is the same exact size as the links you provided. It is 200mW but would it work?

Link

I can answer that Scotty. Yes.

That is correct...

Any standard 12mm module will fit.

Nice to know that o-like has their 200mW module back in stock!