Cheapest kit for measuring laser power outage??

[joshv]

I have been looking around for a cheap laser power meter. I dont completely understand everything with them either. I do not really need a meter higher than 100mw if that helps at all.

I have found this on a sticky thread, but it requires to purchase a digital multi-meter and calibrate it. Im looking for a simple set up if possible.

Products

I would appreciate any input,
Thanks

 

[Ash]

Before I purchased my Laserbee 1, I was using an IR thermometer, and it works surprisingly well if you set it up right. :beer:
See this thread:
http://laserpointerforums.com/f42/simple-laser-power-meter-using-ir-thermometer-26341.html

 

[lasersbee]

I have been looking around for a cheap laser power meter. I dont completely understand everything with them either. I do not really need a meter higher than 100mw if that helps at all.

I have found this on a sticky thread, but it requires to purchase a digital multi-meter and calibrate it. Im looking for a simple set up if possible.

Products

I would appreciate any input,
Thanks

All you need is a <$10.00 DMM and the HLPM-II... You don't
need to calibrate anything.. It is already calibrated...
Here is a link to the item on eBay...

200mW Calibrated Laser Power Meter Sensor Module (3) on eBay.ca (item 150574497084 end time 15-Mar-11 20:58:40 EDT)

If you don't already own a basic Digital MultiMeter (DMM) it would
be a good time to get one. You will need it to test batteries... Laser
Diode Drivers... resistors... diodes... etc.. All thing that we use making
our lasers work correctly...


Jerry

 

[joshv]

All you need is a <$10.00 DMM and the HLPM-II... You don't
need to calibrate anything.. It is already calibrated...
Here is a link to the item on eBay...

200mW Calibrated Laser Power Meter Sensor Module (3) on eBay.ca (item 150574497084 end time 15-Mar-11 20:58:40 EDT)

If you don't already own a basic Digital MultiMeter (DMM) it would
be a good time to get one. You will need it to test batteries... Laser
Diode Drivers... resistors... diodes... etc.. All thing that we use making
our lasers work correctly...


Jerry

Would this work with it?
LCD Digital Vol Ammeter Ohm Multimeter AC/DC Tester Y - eBay (item 290512608224 end time Mar-14-11 12:02:07 PDT)

 

[david1235102]

if you can snag one while they are in stock:
Radiant Alpha

 

[joshv]

if you can snag one while they are in stock:
Radiant Alpha

That looks great, I sent them a message asking if I can be put on backorder.

I found this
SPER SCIENTIFIC LASER POCKET POWER METER - eBay (item 360351400078 end time Mar-18-11 14:50:19 PDT) ???

Heres a big list of active power meters I believe
Laser Power Meter | SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT

 

[rocket689]

Mariomaster doesn't take backorders. He will post in his thread http://laserpointerforums.com/f39/r...-ir-filters-175mw-red-modules-more-60034.html when more stock will be added. Last week the stock of alphas went within minutes (I didn't get one ). You can also subscribe to his wbsite's newsletter which will alert when new stock is arriving. It takes a while for more stock, since he assembles them himself