$125 budget 1W laser?

[bhwollen]

I stand corrected...

It works you need to place a kernel or two in a just right sized dark container. Heat the oil pop the corn.

 

[anselm]

microwaving popcorn is lame. we pop popcorn with lasers in 2011

:banghead:

Besides, I got you beat with an even cheaper DIY 1W+ laser.
2nd link in my signature.....

 

[nosebleedXD]

if you screw up it may cost even more =]

 

[haxor5354]

the only part im not confident doing is putting the diode in the housing.
i've never done this before. do you need thermal compound to fill the gaps between the diode and housing

 

[bluuray]

no its not needed
just press it in with the back part of the module or with a diode press

 

[bhwollen]

http://laserpointerforums.com/f39/445nm-a140-diode-module-w-445nm-lenses-61383.html
He sells them already pressed into an aixiz with a 405 glass lens...
Glad I could help :evil:

the only part im not confident doing is putting the diode in the housing.
i've never done this before. do you need thermal compound to fill the gaps between the diode and housing

 

[haxor5354]

awesome, cant wait till i get my money from google adsense

 

[bhwollen]

Whats that?

awesome, cant wait till i get my money from google adsense

 

[haxor5354]

i have a youtube partnership, if ppl click my ads on my vidoe, i get money.
i alrdy got 120$ form them back in november