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Line wider than 120 degrees

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I've seen the 120 degree lenses from Aixiz, but does anyone know if a wider lens exists? Ideally, I'd like 180 degrees, but I'd settle for something between 120 agrees and 180 degrees. Thanks.
 





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Try it and see. Look for a glass cylindrical rod with a diameter close to, or smaller than, the beam diameter. Sometimes people use them for stirring drinks, you might look at a home supply or ktichen supply store.

I don't see why it wouldn't work, but you might not get a full 180, and you might have a brigher spot in the middle.
 
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Try it and see. Look for a glass cylindrical rod with a diameter close to, or smaller than, the beam diameter. Sometimes people use them for stirring drinks, you might look at a home supply or ktichen supply store.

I don't see why it wouldn't work, but you might not get a full 180, and you might have a brigher spot in the middle.

I'm not the OP :p I just remembered a while back when I posted about using the edge of a blown fuse, Laserbee mentioned how he sometimes uses the glass stirs, I've never tried it though :/

Also, just about any glass "stick" for lack of a better term at the moment, will work. I've seen videos where people use the necks of wine glasses when making laser scanners. It's all preference and what you've got on hand, good luck =]
 
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