Long time lurker here and now have a little money to spend, already bought Oculus Rift, and a 3D-Printer, so might as well buy a couple lasers. :yh:
I am no stranger to soldering/assembling things so building a laser is not out of the question. What I am looking for is 2 straight up handheld lasers, 1 at 445nm and one green, I am not sure what nm of the most 'pure' green would be. I would like at bare minimum 1000mW. I'd like to spend no more than $600 for the pair, but I'm lenient on price.
I do not want any safety mechanisms, Id like low divergence, I am still uncertain whether I should get adjustable or not. I am not a fan of it because it reminds me too much of a flashlight.
What would your two definitive 445nm and pure green handhelds be? Or what parts do you recommend for purchase in the construction of these lasers?
I am no stranger to soldering/assembling things so building a laser is not out of the question. What I am looking for is 2 straight up handheld lasers, 1 at 445nm and one green, I am not sure what nm of the most 'pure' green would be. I would like at bare minimum 1000mW. I'd like to spend no more than $600 for the pair, but I'm lenient on price.
I do not want any safety mechanisms, Id like low divergence, I am still uncertain whether I should get adjustable or not. I am not a fan of it because it reminds me too much of a flashlight.
What would your two definitive 445nm and pure green handhelds be? Or what parts do you recommend for purchase in the construction of these lasers?