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Thanks! It was interesting, glad I was able to make a working laser my first try. I'm already thinking of what to build next, and the one after that, and the one after that... VisibleGreen hooked me up with that avatar. It is too cool, I had to use it :)

Right! I should have been more specific. The biggest complaint I have seen is the wide variability in quality from them. Honestly, I had to tap this unit on my hand a couple times before it would even work. Loose connection inside I imagine. Seems fine now though I need some goggles that...

I have not tried burning with it yet, I should though. If I do I'll make a video and post it. For less than $20 I got what I feel was a decent laser. Given this experience I would buy from them again, but I suggest you look around the forum for others opinions and experiences before you buy from...

I bought this handheld before seeing many of our forum members warning against them. I have to say, this transaction went well, and I am happy with the product. Maybe I got lucky? It is supposed to me 200mW, no clue since I don't have an LPM yet. It does have a nice bright beam, I like it!

Finally got some pics of my first build in action. I think my camera was being generous, the beam looks a little brighter in the pics than it did to my eyes. Edit: Took pics with a proper lens, I didn't see much difference really. Swapped this over to an S4 host as well. Edit#2: Added match...

Re: PLP520-B1 in a Stainless Steel "BTU" Host Beautiful build! I'd love to have a 520, the green is more mellow, forest green you know? Oh and btw, nice shop, and nice hot rod too!:beer:

Beautiful work! Brought a tear to my eye :drool::bowdown:

You know, I have that build thread bookmarked! :gj: I've gone back to it multiple times, thinking of the assembly process, familiarizing myself with the parts and process. Ahh, growing pains! It is nice that the cost of some of the diodes is less now, hopefully that trend will continue. Any...

Awesome, good to know. I figured looking at the mAh on Survival laser, the 18650 would last at least twice as long. Idk, I've got a couple weeks before I order anything else, so I have time to consider my options. Thanks again!

Batteries were full charged, luckily I had those around before, had them ready. Made sure the battery went in the right way. Using button top batteries. I definitely checked those when it wouldn't run lol! Tried to avoid those noob mistakes :D I'll have to look at the 16340. What kind of...

Ok yeah, you are right Pi, I'll link the parts shortly. I did try something just now. You guys are gonna think I'm nuts, but I duct taped 2 18650 batteries nose to tail, used a length of wire to create a ground for the tailcap, and fired up that 405nm again. Now it makes a beam! Nice and bright...

Oh man I hear ya there! Maybe I'm too brave (or stupid) for my own good :evil: So, I actually have an update on this snafu. I was looking at the listings where I bought these various parts from Anomalytech, and I realized something. What I thought I was hooking up the second try that 405nm...

So, I finally got brave and decided to try my hand at assembling my own laser. I ordered a C6 host from Survival Laser (excellent all around btw, I have nothing but good to say about their stuff!), which arrived ahead of schedule, always a plus. My original plan was to use a red...

Very nice! Btw, is that heatsink from anomalytech? I have one looks similar. Keep up the good work!

Ok, I searched around for suggestions regarding lubrication of the threads on an aluminum host. You know how it is, the end cap/switch feels gritty when you unscrew it. I know the end cap often has to ground to the rest of the host, so it seems to me the lubricant should be a good conductor...

You read my mind here! I keep so many LPF tabs open, always reading, and always realizing just how much I DON'T know. Anyway, welcome! Glad to have you along on this voyage of discovery.

Maybe I'm just a paranoid type, but it almost seems like this guy might be a plant? IDK, I'm new enough to the laser scene that I don't really know the pro vs. con side of things. It reminds me of what happens with firearms though (I am intimately familiar with that argument). Guy come in, asks...

Welcome! Glad to have you with us.

This! This is what keeps me coming back. This guy is a genius, I'd love to do something like this. Just the switching of reticle type was enough to keep me interested. The targeting and execution at the end? I'll admit it, almost made feel a bit faint :D Just too cool!

Welcome to the forum! Glad to have you with us.