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Thats what i thought, thanks. I have been a bit of a thread whore. Tis my last thread untill im either done, dead, dying, or done trying. I understand what your saying. Ive needed a hobby for awhile and im starting to think that making lasers is going to fill that space. I do have a bit of...

What is a dummy load? If i have them set it at my 1 amp or 1.1 amp do i have to do that still?

I am building a 445nm one watt laser. I have every significant and insignificant detail down. Im going to be using a Flex driver for my laser. If electrical language was spanish all i could say was hello, goodbye, and wheres the bathroom. So my question lies herein. I want one watt of output...

Hey loneoceans, can i get a link to the 12X30 laser module? im having a difficult time finding it. i dont want one with a diode and driver, just the blank. but i dont want to have to buy ten of them. For the enclosure do you just place the led in and the driver behind it and your ready for test...

Why thank you good sir, i am having trouble locating said product, i sent drlava a quick message but i was curious if there were other sources.

Hey drlava, im looking for 2 optical elements to correct both the fast and slow axis of the beam. The complete assembly would be great. Contact me on shipping, prices, specs, yada yada ya. Washington states, 98006, usa

How much for just the glassware? I have laser, driver, battery, host but no module or optics. Prices?

Im building a 1watt 445nm laser. I really want a nice thin strong beam visible many, many, many, many miles. My housing is quite flexible so any modules with good glass are welcome. Using your guys terms i think im trying for the lowest "Divergence". Correct me if i'm wrong. Things like burning...

Re: 1W in custom build Thats not a terrible spread. Im hoping for an extremely large ratio but im afraid of an extremely large price.... Comments on the video~~ *Points laser at camera* I actually cringed and moved my head away from my screen... Youve sure got balls using your laser indoors...

Re: 1W in custom build Yea i totally get what your saying. Its going to all be mounted in a box a 5'' long 5'' wide and 4'' tall. The back of the box looks like swiss cheese from my drill press. I will be mounting the diode right in the middle of the front panel. May actually drill holes in...

Re: 1W in custom build Im impressed it doesn't heat up mud more than that. 2.6A? Does seem rather high for a lower output haha. I think I will use some copper sheeting I have laying around and rough it up for some heatsinkage. Good job comrade, keep up the fine work!

Scotty, we need more powa!

Re: 1W in custom build Ahh, I have a housing already. So i could just chop suey the head of the body and mount that into my housing. aluminum is certainly a good conductor of heat! Do you have any problems with cooling? a 1W laser generates a good amount of heat so i hear...

Re: 1W in custom build What Focusing lens are you using? Where do i procure such focusing lens? I bought a driver, laser and have everything else. I just need the flippin lenses! Thankies and thankies.

Thanks Anselm! I think im going to like it here... @Cyparagon, yea death by AAs. Had a scare with some capacitors a while back. Reminded me what a fierce beast electricity is. So the module houses the diode i assume. Im going to mount the diode in an old laser pointer housing, is that...

Yes, i have some lab laser goggles borrowed from the University of Washington. I am taking every safety precaution necessary. Including safety's and taking care not to reflect the beam. 4AAs not gunna cut it? voltage should match.

I love lasers. They just brighten my day [bad pun?]. Anyways. I have purchased a few lasers with differing powers. I have a 5mw, 20mw, and 250mw laser. I have decided that these aren't powerful enough. So here we go. I have always bought my lasers from stores or companies and never made one...