Recent content by Platupus999

Finally after a few weeks, I got all the videos I wanted and here they are: video

no its definetly 150mw i have to focus it down to the smallest point or it wont smoke anything or burn anything. I have now got a 1w diode and their is a big difference in burning.

I wish i would have known this when i bought my goggles!

Anyway once you find the required current you will need to buy or make a driver.

You will need a driver to power the diode, they regulate current otherwise your diode will die. Watch this styropyro video which will teach you the basics on how to make a simple driver: this driver is very cheap and all parts needed are on ebay. I dont reccomend you use a salvaged dvd laser...

You cant get all this on eBay. Im struggling to understand what you want. do you want a laser module for the TO-18 can laser diode with a lense, because those are very cheap of eBay, or are you looking for a housing to put that module in??? Because if you just need a module you will need a new...

Thank you! Once my new laser diode arrives, I will hopefully be abele to make <1 watt laser!

Dont mind, i have eBay to get my diodes!

OD6 90-540nm Eagle Pair Goggles

Find them on eBay. This seller is where i have bought my laser diodes: seller

Hello, i'm new as well and i can say there is lots of knowledge here!

1 watt 450nm Laser. High power time!

No problem I'm glad you enjoyed!

Created a video, burning a match and comparing the LASERs

By the way i managed to make a 150mw laser thanks to your advice!