200mW violet @ 59$ on KD? (focusable on 18650)

[ideas]

http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=9295

hmm sounds like the same debacle as on the green one (advertised 200mW, actual output +-80mW? that laser dropped in price btw)

 

[Grix]

This would be worth it even if the output is 80mW, right?

 

[scopeguy20]

To me the big drawback is it looks like it's not focusable. -Glenn

 

[Grix]

Isn't that a focusing ring at the end?

 

[LarryDFW]

ideas;

I bought an adjustable Green 50mw built in the same housing, to do some lens testing.
The power was over 50mw and lens construction was shown on this thread:

http://laserpointerforums.com/f45/greens-can-indeed-burn-41833.html

The lens is not ideal for 405nm, but I will disassemble it,
to see what is required to fit a better lens into the housing.

LarryDFW

 

[yobresal]

Yes it's focusable

 

[Alexizupinhea]

Yes it's focusable

Are you sure? It looks like the focusable green... but it doesn't have numbers on the top like the focusable one does. I thought it definitely was at first glance, but now I'm not too sure.

 

[yobresal]

yeah I'm sure

 

[lasersbee]

Have a look at the label... The lasers beam logo is printed in Green....
the last number of the wavelength is "2" (that couls very well be 532) ...
and the box cover says "Green Laser Pointer"

I highly doubt it is a "200mW Blue-Violet Laser"... for $58.85..
Jerry

 

[yobresal]

Just so you guys know, I purchased the "200mW violet laser" from focalprice as a guinee pig. The specs said 532nm, the box said green laser pointer, the warning label said 532nm but when I turned it on it was indeed violet although only 80mW of violet, pot moddable to higher power but a pain to get back together again. If anyone would like this host let me know. I have one sitting here collecting dust.

 

[nikokapo]

Just so you guys know, I purchased the "200mW violet laser" from focalprice as a guinee pig. The specs said 532nm, the box said green laser pointer, the warning label said 532nm but when I turned it on it was indeed violet although only 80mW of violet, pot moddable to higher power but a pain to get back together again. If anyone would like this host let me know. I have one sitting here collecting dust.

But have you cranked the pot up, then?

 

[john_lawson]

Just so you guys know, I purchased the "200mW violet laser" from focalprice as a guinee pig. The specs said 532nm, the box said green laser pointer, the warning label said 532nm but when I turned it on it was indeed violet although only 80mW of violet, pot moddable to higher power but a pain to get back together again. If anyone would like this host let me know. I have one sitting here collecting dust.

me me me pick me

 

[yobresal]

Yes, I cranked the pot up and it doubled in power. I am using the diode and driver for another build. And John I will sell the host to you for $15 shipped. I will also include a couple of dummy boards with buttons and springs already attached.

 

[john_lawson]

i will have to pass -i spoke too soon sorry money issues again

 

[yobresal]

No problem. I am sure I can find a use for it.

 

[nikokapo]

Yes, I cranked the pot up and it doubled in power. I am using the diode and driver for another build.

Oh, great! So this means you could get around 180mW of power for 59 bucks.

Show us the "other build" when you finish it, please !