Cool Laser Pointers....

[Blackholesun]

Hi,
Skip on buying from this site. No real customer service, it takes days for an e mail answer, and the phone always says there is no one available.
And they sent an under powered laser.
So I payed about $100 too much for my 3 watt. It shows about 3.2 watts on lpm.
Since it was supposed to be 5 watts, so I got burned. Heh.
Live and learn. I'm a noob, I admit that. Won't be for long.

Another site to avoid.

 

[gazer101]

That's why all my lasers are DIY... can't scam yourself lol

 

[Unown (WILD)]

True dat. Thanks for the heads up blackholesun

 

[Blackholesun]

OK, so where do I get parts from? Heh.

 

[gazer101]

Taobao, eBay, DTR, Survival Laser, Amazon, Aliexpress, Alibaba, Digikey, RFQ, local machine shop/hacker space, etc.

 

[Blackholesun]

Thanks! Any assembly instruction books or booklets for building handhelds would be nice too.

 

[RedCowboy]

The most important thing you can learn and practice is laser safety.

Are there any books or magazines on lasers?

Hi, I'm looking for some material on lasers. Books, magazines, anything to help with the hobby. Thanks.

laserpointerforums.com

 

[Lifetime17]

Hi,
Sad to hear that about your purchase , like others said safety glasses first then a host. You can complete a build with a choice of module from DTR. Then solder two wires with heat shrink tubing done.
Rich