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ArcticMyst Security by Avery

1st Build, 3W 9mm 445nm

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Here's a couple quick beamshots. I'll have to do some better photography later.

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Shining into a tree in the distance

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Super happy with this laser, but probably going to sell it to fund another build, most of the fun is the build itself. :D
 





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Nice build, I built 4 C11's for mr first build too sold 3 so far, I'm going to sell the other to fund for more builds too :beer:
 
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Nice build, I built 4 C11's for mr first build too sold 3 so far, I'm going to sell the other to fund for more builds too :beer:

I saw the thread with your build, really liked the looks of the host you used, and ended up doing the same :beer:
 
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Really nice job documenting the build with great pics.

You mentioned that the beam with the 3 element lens was really impressive. Since you have both, how do you find the beam with the g-2 compared to the 3 element? I was wondering if the overall increase in output using the G-2 makes the beam look brighter (despite it having a little worse divergence than the 3 element.)

Also, was just wondering if you worry at all about damaging your diode with something that powerful going through a 3 element with the increased reflection compared to the G-2? I think some on the forum here have mentioned the increased reflection back into the diode with a 3 element at that power could possibly reduce diode life.
 
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where can i get a 3W diode, or other power/wavelength diode, i mean,except for ebay,. i would like to get one from other died device, like DVD,but it is not so powerful.
 
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Really nice job documenting the build with great pics.

You mentioned that the beam with the 3 element lens was really impressive. Since you have both, how do you find the beam with the g-2 compared to the 3 element? I was wondering if the overall increase in output using the G-2 makes the beam look brighter (despite it having a little worse divergence than the 3 element.)

Also, was just wondering if you worry at all about damaging your diode with something that powerful going through a 3 element with the increased reflection compared to the G-2? I think some on the forum here have mentioned the increased reflection back into the diode with a 3 element at that power could possibly reduce diode life.

I like the 3 element lens for outdoor use, since its a long, thin beam. Still VERY bright. It's also what I use for long distance balloon popping, ie 50 feet. It's a lot smaller, focused rectangle than the G2 lens. The G2 is great for close up burning and seeing what the laser puts out with a meter.

I'm not really worried about the 3 element damaging it after re reading I did said it should not be a problem. It's worth gettin both lenses so you can switch them out.
 
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where can i get a 3W diode, or other power/wavelength diode, i mean,except for ebay,. i would like to get one from other died device, like DVD,but it is not so powerful.

I got mine from DTR's site, but he also sells on eBay. You may not get a 3w, it's kind of a diode lottery.
 
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Hi, these 9mm laser diodes have a model name ? What is the best lens for 445nm lasers 3 element or the G-2 ?? It's a very nice built I'll try to do this
 
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I remember seeing this thread, no idea why I didn't say anything.

I think every build thread should have detailed macro photos like yours did. You could literally step by step through this just of pictures,
 
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i may want to start building myself soon,, how much did this cost all together in terms of parts?
 




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