Sup guys. I bought my first laser pointer while visiting myrtle beach in south carolina. The label on it says "< 5 mw 532nm" which i guess means its power is less then 5 miliwatts and its green, lol.
So, I have a few questions.
I am wanting to buy a more powerful laser. I thought blue ones were cool, but people say you cant see them as well, although they can burn matches, light fireworks, and pop balloons.
1)Is my < 5 mw green laser going to be more visible than a 200mw 405nm blue laser? I was looking at this: 200mW 405nm Mid-open Focus Blue-violet Laser Pointer Pen (2*AAA) - Tmart.com
2)I want a portable laser (pocketsized) that you can very vividly see the whole beam, but can also light firework fuses and matches. what do you guys recommend, and what is the difference between colors and being able to burn / light things?
3)my current laser is very random. sometimes it comes on strong, but other times it is very dull and weak looking. I find sometimes that shaking it or taking the batteries out then putting them back in helps. i heard somewhere that i should always take out the batteries after use, is this true and why?
Thanks guys I really appreciate the time and help. Again, I am new to all this, and it highly fascinates me. I would love to learn more
So, I have a few questions.
I am wanting to buy a more powerful laser. I thought blue ones were cool, but people say you cant see them as well, although they can burn matches, light fireworks, and pop balloons.
1)Is my < 5 mw green laser going to be more visible than a 200mw 405nm blue laser? I was looking at this: 200mW 405nm Mid-open Focus Blue-violet Laser Pointer Pen (2*AAA) - Tmart.com
2)I want a portable laser (pocketsized) that you can very vividly see the whole beam, but can also light firework fuses and matches. what do you guys recommend, and what is the difference between colors and being able to burn / light things?
3)my current laser is very random. sometimes it comes on strong, but other times it is very dull and weak looking. I find sometimes that shaking it or taking the batteries out then putting them back in helps. i heard somewhere that i should always take out the batteries after use, is this true and why?
Thanks guys I really appreciate the time and help. Again, I am new to all this, and it highly fascinates me. I would love to learn more