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$125 budget 1W laser?

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any chance that I can DIY a 1W 445nm laser for $125?
i dont care if its hand held or not, just as long as it can output 1W and can continuous work for atleast 3 mins

or should I just save up another $75 to buy the 1W 445nm pointer from o-like?:undecided:
 





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Before you buy or build your first high power laser please read up on the dangers and safety precautions.

Once you have done that read my tutorial on how to make a 1.4w 445 for less then $84! Link is in my signature.

Have fun and be safe!!! :D
any chance that I can DIY a 1W 445nm laser for $125?
i dont care if its hand held or not, just as long as it can output 1W and can continuous work for atleast 3 mins

or should I just save up another $75 to buy the 1W 445nm pointer from o-like?:undecided:
 
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thanks for the replies guys :)
1.4 watts is more than enough to light matches right?
 
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I actually tried that and it just burn a hole in it, fogged up my lens, and made it unusable. :cryyy:

It was kindof my fault for holding the laser directly over it for 2 mins burning a hole through it and having the smoke go straight up into the lens...
well does it pop popcorn kernels? :eg:
 
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Don't be too excited... they are very underspec.
Also if you order anything from dx you could be waiting a 2+ months. Im still waiting on a shipment of stuff I ordered 2 days before Christmas.

Also, what country are you in?
i ordered a 200mW green from dealextreme a week ago, cant wait till it arrives
 
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i just tracked mine, it says it'll leave hong kong on march 14. so i guess it shouldn't take that long
 
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It works you need to place a kernel or two in a just right sized dark container. Heat the oil pop the corn.
 




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