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DX High-Power 200mW Red Laser Pen - Questions

Asherz

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Hi,

I was recently looking into building my own laser, but I am thinking before I go into spending money on buying parts to build lasers, I want to make sure I am serious about them and whether or not I really want to spend the time and money to do it seriously.

So I have done a bit of reasearch and found a link on the forumes to DX's high-Power 200mW Red Laser Pen for only $40 :O I really couldn't imagine I could get one this cheap and was wandering is it to good to be true? What is the quality like etc?

I would be ordering it and getting it shipped to the UK, do you think I will have any problems with customs etc or extra charges?

I hope this isn't too good to be true as it will be great just to get into lasers and see if I enjoy it, Im hoping that this laser is able to burn things? is that correct?

thanks again for any help

-ash
 





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OOo, thats great news :)

I couldn't resist and just orderd one with EMS express Dill for an extra 19$ I know its alot but idc and I want it soon lol

thanks for the reply.
 
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uh oh you didn't you may have just messed up usually ems isn't that much faster and it gets confiscated faster and more often that way by customs  :'(
 
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I bought one a few months ago, and I was so happy with it so I bought 3 more later, all of them are still working.
They are all the same quality - the beam is good - no "dirt", and very powerful - great burners and very visible beam at night.

They do tend to heat though, and that's when I turn them off.

And the lens is a bit loose which is annoying but easily fixed by replacing the spring inside with a stronger spring.

Considering the price, it's a great buy.
 
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Thanks people, as for the EMS delivery it turns out I actually didn't select it, FEW lol

So hopefully I shouldn't have any trouble and can't wait to get it :D
 
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On your summary page, EMS shipping still shows as Airmail...I'd cancel the order and buy it again with Airmail. EMS is only a very very few days faster. Not worth it.
 
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ok cheers mate, I cancelled the order fine and re-orderd it with airmail :)

thanks for the advice hopefully everything comes safe and sound ! :) I actually CANNOT wait till it arrives... Atleast this way, if I fail at building one I will still have one to have fun with :D
 
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I'm waiting for it myself, it hasn't been shipped yet :eek: I hope you'll enjoy your new LAZAR ;D
 
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You too mate, I am really looking forward to it lol, the suspense is killing me XD
 
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Hey you should buy some laser safety glasses to, if you use your dx200 for burning and not use glasses you will eventualy go blind lol dragonlasers.com/catalog/Red-laser-beam-protection-640-750nm--Laser-Eyewear-p-16255.html
just about the same price you paid for the laser but worth it your eyes are worth more than a 40 dollar laser! :).
 
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Yea I have orderd some bateries, but they arn't the rechargable ones, as I'll get some when the laser arrives from local electronics store :)

As for the goggles, I was definitly going to buy some, but I could decide between these: http://www.wickedlasers.com/lasers/Red_650nm_LaserShades-49-16.html

or: http://www.wickedlasers.com/lasers/Red_650nm_Sport_Elite_Goggles-18-16.html

Or the ones previously suggested: http://dragonlasers.com/catalog/Red-laser-beam-protection-640-750nm--Laser-Eyewear-p-16255.html

I probally go with the last pair as they have the best OD for the wavelength I will be using
 
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I have the dragonlasers goggles, they make you look weird (the wickedlasers goggles doesn't make you look weird) but they are the best bang for the buck ;)
 
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ok cheers :)

I think I might go with the wicked lasers ones, as they may be a bit more expensive but seem to cover alot more of the eye area :)
 
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That's why I chose WL goggles, they cover the largest angle.

I have one anti-red goggles (blue plastic) and two anti-green (red plastic) - one for my girlfriend otherwise I'm not allowed to play in the house. ::)

I also like that you can put them on top of regular glasses, for the four-eyed among us.
 
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