A130 lens question

[mind_ripper]

Quick question, i understand that you get lens's with the diodes from the A130 projector. Can one of these lens be used in a pointer housing to shape the beam of the 445nm diode into i nice dot? or would i need another type of lens?

 

[AJ_Dual]

I've seen no mention of anyone using them from the projector.

So I think the lenses are only suited for the focal length needed to get the light to the DLP microchip mirror-array that steers the beam to make the image on the wall or screen etc.

So I suspect they're not suitable for use in a laser where you want a tight beam.

 

[designedfor1]

The lenses from the projector are not ideal for pointers.

HERE IS JUST EVERYTHING about the current lenses.

 

[mind_ripper]

Ah ok, thanks for the info.

 

[Spartan X]

Read through this thread :

http://laserpointerforums.com/f65/445nm-a130-lens-comparisons-51456.html