1st Build, 3W 9mm 445nm

[DesertWolf]

Are we strictly speaking about the host, diode, module, lens and driver? If so here is the pricing (I did this exact same build but, I have yet to get mine metered). Here is the C11 Host from Mrcrouse for ~45-65$. Here is the 445nm 9mm Diode In V4 Copper Module W/2.2A X-Drive from DTR for 128$ + 30$ if you want the G-2 lens.

Thanks for posting the links :beer:

i may want to start building myself soon,, how much did this cost all together in terms of parts?

I remember it was something around $200 or so. Not counting the LPM of course, but that's an investment.

Hi, these 9mm laser diodes have a model name ? What is the best lens for 445nm lasers 3 element or the G-2 ?? It's a very nice built I'll try to do this

Zakkusus Posted the links for basically everything. I would get both lenses honestly, the G-2 is good for up close burning and max power output. Where the 3-element gives a nice tight long distance beam. I could pop black balloons at 50ft with the 3-element, but the G-2 is way un-focused at that distance.

 

[wizard]

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[DrSid]

1) It's described rather well in sticky thread in 445nm section (same as this thread).
2) If you want to ask something which is not in stickies, create new thread.