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MY 473 FOR SALE!
That's right guys, I am going to sell this badass laser. Probably the best laser I have ever owned, but the joy for me lies in creating and viewing for a bit, and then selling and creating new stuff. So without further ado, for sale is my very own DIY 473.
This laser uses a Lasever module that outputs 90-130mW of brilliant 473. This really is one of the most attractive blue colors you can own and I am having second thoughts even as I type this up. It likes to stay in TEM00 and TEM01 just like most all DPSS units. The host was made by Ehgemus and then built into by me. The host takes a single 18650 lithium ion battery. The knurling on the battery tub makes this host look stunning even before you turn it on.
Pictures: Because yall don't want to actually READ 1000 words, do you?
PRICE: The price for this fantastic laser is 700650 Shipped. That includes signature confirmation and paypal fees and some extra little goodies. I am willing to take offers so feel free to PM me, although I may wait a bit before I act on offers.
Thanks for looking!
-Isaac
EDIT: more details as requested below.
This module was tested by Jayrob to do 125mW, thus the 125 sticker on the module. The module is from lasever and has a great IR filter on it. Brightness I would compare it to a 638nm laser, but you have to keep in mind that this is one of, if not THE prettiest dot available in handhelds. Barring the thousand dollar specialty diodes that can hit 488 or something of course. The beam is somewhat visible in moderately lit rooms, and I often turn it on and stare down the length to enjoy the beam in my lit room. In darkness the beam is very nice indeed. The build required giving dimensions to ehgemus for a custom host that I had invisioned and then modifying what he sent me. I got a local machinist to remove some more metal from the inside of the module barrel as the module would not fit originally. Just too tight. Really cool guy though, so I was glad. I also had to use my dremel to modify the custom lens holder he sent.
Speaking of which, if you unscrew the front you can adjust the lens to your liking. So the divergence, while very tight right now, is in your hands. You can make it as tight or as spread as you want.
Lastly, your wife will love the color.
It is such a beautiful, vibrant ice blue that just shines like a pale sapphire in the morning light. Compared to 445 this is brighter and more pure. Purity is really the essence of this wavelength to me. 445 seems dirty when compared to this crystalline beam.
445 vs 473: This was taken with my smartphone, and I don't have a 445 right now or I would do a new comparison using my DSLR but this pic does a good job.
That's right guys, I am going to sell this badass laser. Probably the best laser I have ever owned, but the joy for me lies in creating and viewing for a bit, and then selling and creating new stuff. So without further ado, for sale is my very own DIY 473.
This laser uses a Lasever module that outputs 90-130mW of brilliant 473. This really is one of the most attractive blue colors you can own and I am having second thoughts even as I type this up. It likes to stay in TEM00 and TEM01 just like most all DPSS units. The host was made by Ehgemus and then built into by me. The host takes a single 18650 lithium ion battery. The knurling on the battery tub makes this host look stunning even before you turn it on.
Pictures: Because yall don't want to actually READ 1000 words, do you?
PRICE: The price for this fantastic laser is 700650 Shipped. That includes signature confirmation and paypal fees and some extra little goodies. I am willing to take offers so feel free to PM me, although I may wait a bit before I act on offers.
Thanks for looking!
-Isaac
EDIT: more details as requested below.
This module was tested by Jayrob to do 125mW, thus the 125 sticker on the module. The module is from lasever and has a great IR filter on it. Brightness I would compare it to a 638nm laser, but you have to keep in mind that this is one of, if not THE prettiest dot available in handhelds. Barring the thousand dollar specialty diodes that can hit 488 or something of course. The beam is somewhat visible in moderately lit rooms, and I often turn it on and stare down the length to enjoy the beam in my lit room. In darkness the beam is very nice indeed. The build required giving dimensions to ehgemus for a custom host that I had invisioned and then modifying what he sent me. I got a local machinist to remove some more metal from the inside of the module barrel as the module would not fit originally. Just too tight. Really cool guy though, so I was glad. I also had to use my dremel to modify the custom lens holder he sent.
Speaking of which, if you unscrew the front you can adjust the lens to your liking. So the divergence, while very tight right now, is in your hands. You can make it as tight or as spread as you want.
Lastly, your wife will love the color.
It is such a beautiful, vibrant ice blue that just shines like a pale sapphire in the morning light. Compared to 445 this is brighter and more pure. Purity is really the essence of this wavelength to me. 445 seems dirty when compared to this crystalline beam.445 vs 473: This was taken with my smartphone, and I don't have a 445 right now or I would do a new comparison using my DSLR but this pic does a good job.
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