445nm Portable laser build, pictures, video

[ReNNo]

Now I have 445nm laser in my laser collection...
And here are some pictures and video I want to share...

Enjoy..

Click on picture to see it in full size...








And video that shows laser in action


This laser uses microboost driver adjusted to 817mA and glass lens for red lasers (I wait for my new 445nm lens).
817mA is enough to be more visible than my 150mW O-like green laser.

I used some smoke for pictures and video, but not too much.
Beam is really visible even without smoke.

 

[x90z75ek]

Now that's what I call a laser from heaven.
I can't wait for one.

 

[Burnsy]

Really nice work!
:gj:

 

[electron]

Very nice work, love the video and pics!

 

[kevinmassey]

You must REALLY love that host lol. Nice build, and awesome pictures!

 

[Scotty 757]

I love when a lot of pictures are given. Very nice!!

 

[mikeeey]

Outstanding pictures and video! Music went nice with it too.

I noticed we have the same keyboard (is that the Saitek Eclipse II?)

How did you manage to capture the beam like that? what camera are you using? and did you use any special settings or was it on Auto?

 

[ReNNo]

You must REALLY love that host lol. Nice build, and awesome pictures!

Heh.
I like UF 501B host because it's cheap, good looking, good quality and because there is enough space for decent heatsink. Or to call it "best buy host"...

Outstanding pictures and video! Music went nice with it too.

I noticed we have the same keyboard (is that the Saitek Eclipse II?)

How did you manage to capture the beam like that? what camera are you using? and did you use any special settings or was it on Auto?

Yeah, it's Saitek Ecllipse II...
I use Sony DSC-S750 camera...
It's just about tripod and illumination

 

[terdy]

Cant the short case pin be soldered to the negative diode pin when using a flexdrive? Why did you go with the wire?

 

[jander6442]

:bumpit:

 

[wbayw]

Can you solder with it? Of course in a good safety wear!
Awesome beam, I can't wait mine to arrive.
If unfocused, does it burn things in your room? (Clothes, your bed, door)

 

[tazlynx51]

Very nice build...Who made your heat sink?? I have the same host on order.

George

 

[Mickey]

just wow. Great build.

 

[Flaminpyro]

Very nice job I realy like your beam shot with the lasers laying on the table and four diff colors the darker picture, it reminds me of what I should be making for myself
Kinda looks like your green needs to be a smidge brighter to be even with the other colors, at least for the camera, It looks realy good though :gj:

 

[ReNNo]

Very nice build...Who made your heat sink?? I have the same host on order.

George

This is machined heatsink, made it in local lathe shop.

 

[waffles]

The Force is strong with this one. haha. This is exactly what I'm building, except with a TANK007 case with a special Cu heat sink made by Flaminpyro. I'm shooting for an even 900mw output.