So, I've been doing a ton of research over the past few days before considering what my first high power laser will be. I'm most definitely considering getting a 1w 445nm because of the price/power ratio, but I'm a little skeptical about the shape of the "dot" these diodes tend to produce. It would be much appreciated if some owners of >750mW 445nm could post some pictures of the beam and dot at different distances so I can see what it looks like before spending $200+ on a laser. Thanks for all your help guys.
Off topic: I'm thinking about these glasses, I'd rather not spend over $50 on any glasses. Comment on these please for protection from 445nm and possibly 532nm.
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Off topic: I'm thinking about these glasses, I'd rather not spend over $50 on any glasses. Comment on these please for protection from 445nm and possibly 532nm.
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