Hello everyone.
I've taken this fancy, to make a spectacular laser pointer (as in extremely strong, peculiarly coloured or both) and I surmised, checking around on the Internet, that this is the best place to ask for suggestions and schematics.
So, being a fiddler with little knowledge of these matters, I searched eBay for a laser diode that I could insert in a case of my design and operate to my leasure.
As you have already guessed, I found myself entangled in a net of inflated prices and dubious bargains, including five 1000 mW diodes for under 60 bucks. (I'd post the link if I could).
Therefore, I address you, knowledgeable fellows, with a plea for help: what's the most simple option for an unskilled layman like myself? Of course, excluding the purchase of a commercial laser pointer...
Thanks a bunch.
I've taken this fancy, to make a spectacular laser pointer (as in extremely strong, peculiarly coloured or both) and I surmised, checking around on the Internet, that this is the best place to ask for suggestions and schematics.
So, being a fiddler with little knowledge of these matters, I searched eBay for a laser diode that I could insert in a case of my design and operate to my leasure.
As you have already guessed, I found myself entangled in a net of inflated prices and dubious bargains, including five 1000 mW diodes for under 60 bucks. (I'd post the link if I could).
Therefore, I address you, knowledgeable fellows, with a plea for help: what's the most simple option for an unskilled layman like myself? Of course, excluding the purchase of a commercial laser pointer...
Thanks a bunch.