Hello everyone! + Help! I am looking for parts for a 1w laser build

[Newb]

Hi everyone I am new to laser forums, but this looks like a good site (and most popular) so i joined. I want to make a handheld 1w violet laser out of a minimag/any other flashlights you reccomend but i don't know where to get the parts. Eg: I saw clicky switch mods and i especially can't find the heatsink for a maglite (preferably one that can fit a typical axis module). Can you guys post where i can get the supplies? Thanks for your help!

Lastly I would like to say hi to the new community!

 

[00Giorge]

Welcome to LPF!
Be sure to read the rules and stickies.

I don't think you are going to be able to build a 1 w violet (405nm) laser, since it hasn't been done yet. But you can build a blue (445nm) laser. If you do do not forget laser safety glasses.

 

[DTR]

Yep for 405 about 700-800mW is the best you could expect. But they do have very nice beam profiles. You could go with 445 and get 1W+ and they are many times more visible than the 405's but being a multimode diode they beam profile is not as great.

You can get kits from several members here. Check out these guys.:beer:
http://laserpointerforums.com/f39/jayrob-build-kits-lenses-other-stuff-listed-here-44227.html
http://laserpointerforums.com/f39/lazeerer-hosts-heatsinks-sale-thread-68200.html
http://laserpointerforums.com/f64/flaminpyros-stuf-67118.html

 

[Newb]

Thanks for the warm welcome, and yes, I meant blue laser. I kind of need parts so feel free to post links that you think will help me on this thread. It can be 1-2w.

Re: I found this one on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-5-2W-445-...259?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27bc04fdc3. I think it has one of the best prices (I know i have to change the lens).

 

[DTR]

Yea that is me. You can also pick it up through my website and not have to pay the eBay fees.:beer:

https://sites.google.com/site/dtrlpf/home/diodes/445-m140-didoes

 

[Newb]

That's a funny coincidence I'll be sure to keep that in mind. I'm also looking at kits and such right now.

 

[00Giorge]

That's a funny coincidence I'll be sure to keep that in mind. I'm also looking at kits and such right now.

DTR is the man to get your parts from and advice. Keep up the searching and good luck.:beer: