keeping the dust and lint out

[khurrle]

I am noticing that carrying your laser results in dust and lint inside the aperture and it is relatively difficult to actually get it clean. Therefore I was wondering if I purchased something like this and glued it inside the host window if it would be an effective barrier?

Glass IR Filter Lens High transmittance f 532nm laser | eBay

Thanks for any info

 

[InfinitusEquitas]

That would work. You can use any piece of AR coated glass, unless you're looking to specifically block out IR.

Also you can use a dustcap, although personally I just keep loosing the damn things

 

[khurrle]

Yeah, I thought about a dust cap... I dont really care about IR I just want something that will block as little of the laser as possible.

any suggestions where to get a small piece of AR coated glass?

 

[InfinitusEquitas]

O-like has ar coated glass pieces.

 

[khurrle]

this?
Waterproof lens /window lens /405-532nm coated [OL-CWP] - $1.99 : Zen Cart!, The Art of E-commerce

 

[InfinitusEquitas]

this?
Waterproof lens /window lens /405-532nm coated [OL-CWP] - $1.99 : Zen Cart!, The Art of E-commerce

Yep, exactly the one I meant. It's the lens used in all their waterproof lasers.

The downside of course is usually you'll have more splash around the dot, but at least the module is better protected.

 

[Sigurthr]

Aye it is either this or find a sealed pocket-friendly container/holster to put the laser in. For torch style handhelds with a smaller form factor NiteIze PockIts "mini" is great. I have one for my 200mW 650nm waterproof handheld and it fits like a glove. There is room for 2 to 3 pen style pointers as well but they aren't padded or covered nearly as much as the main pocket.

 

[lajoswinkler]

That's why I'm going for the Lazerer's LZBH (Bighead) host. It has a shutter. Every decent laser should have one.

 

[Bozzeh]

I hate having dust in my laser it is so annoying! I just use a cigarette filter covered in a baby wipe to clean mine out.