Okay so this is my first post and my first laser build. First, I want to know if this is even going to meet my requirements....
I recently ordered some of those cheap ~$5 over spec ebay pens. I got one 532nm and one 405nm. The quality is exceedingly cheap, but I knew it would be. Both of them can pop balloons, granted I use a magnifying glass.
I decided I wanted to pop balloons WITHOUT a magnifying glass. So I recently ordered the 50mw O-like module. I dont want to spend too much on this, especially if its not going to work the way I wanted. I read reviews on this module and many people are talking about burning tape and trash bags, but are they using a magnifying glass? I distinctively DO NOT want to have to use one, but I dont want it so strong that I have to invest a ton of money into the module.
They thing I need help with the most is a host for this module. I have seen jaybob (i think thats right) threads with all of his super awesome hosts, but again I DO NOT want to invest that much money into a 50mw laser. Since I have these cheap New Wish Style pens, i figured I could pop out the green ones module and put in this 50mw until I figure out what I want. I want something small, preferably chrome, that would easily fit in my pocket. Even better if it was small enough to house just one 10440 battery with the module.
I guess I need advice on whether or not this module is going to be acceptable for my application, and some ideas for the host. Do I need adjustable focus for this to pop balloons? Where can I get those if need be (either for the wish pens or whatever)
I know this is a lot of newbie questions, but I have waited 3 days before posting this to make sure I read everything I could. There are just so many contradictions its hard to figure out whats what... thank you for your time....
I recently ordered some of those cheap ~$5 over spec ebay pens. I got one 532nm and one 405nm. The quality is exceedingly cheap, but I knew it would be. Both of them can pop balloons, granted I use a magnifying glass.
I decided I wanted to pop balloons WITHOUT a magnifying glass. So I recently ordered the 50mw O-like module. I dont want to spend too much on this, especially if its not going to work the way I wanted. I read reviews on this module and many people are talking about burning tape and trash bags, but are they using a magnifying glass? I distinctively DO NOT want to have to use one, but I dont want it so strong that I have to invest a ton of money into the module.
They thing I need help with the most is a host for this module. I have seen jaybob (i think thats right) threads with all of his super awesome hosts, but again I DO NOT want to invest that much money into a 50mw laser. Since I have these cheap New Wish Style pens, i figured I could pop out the green ones module and put in this 50mw until I figure out what I want. I want something small, preferably chrome, that would easily fit in my pocket. Even better if it was small enough to house just one 10440 battery with the module.
I guess I need advice on whether or not this module is going to be acceptable for my application, and some ideas for the host. Do I need adjustable focus for this to pop balloons? Where can I get those if need be (either for the wish pens or whatever)
I know this is a lot of newbie questions, but I have waited 3 days before posting this to make sure I read everything I could. There are just so many contradictions its hard to figure out whats what... thank you for your time....
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