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Well first of all what a great way to get started here. Having quite a few questions that will probably make you all think I'm a complete dumb ass. I have tried to find some answers but I cant seem to get what I'm looking for. So here I go....
What exactly do I need to build a hand held laser pointer?
A diode, heatsink, module, driver, and housing. Anything else?
I was thinking of starting off with buying a 445nm diode from daguin
http://laserpointerforums.com/f39/445nm-diodes-stock-xj-a140-52076.html
a basic combo kit from jayrob
http://laserpointerforums.com/f64/fs-mxdl-host-heatsink-combo-4171-3405-a-22512.html
then a driver from this website
http://hacylon.case.edu/ebay/laser_diode/Micro_BoostDrive.php
my last question.
with the 445nm diode from daguin what should i set as the current on the driver?
Any help would be great so I can get started and build my first laser pointer and for everyone that helps I thank you.:thanks:
Once I build it I will be sure to take some pictures and post them. That is... if it works.
What exactly do I need to build a hand held laser pointer?
A diode, heatsink, module, driver, and housing. Anything else?
I was thinking of starting off with buying a 445nm diode from daguin
http://laserpointerforums.com/f39/445nm-diodes-stock-xj-a140-52076.html
a basic combo kit from jayrob
http://laserpointerforums.com/f64/fs-mxdl-host-heatsink-combo-4171-3405-a-22512.html
then a driver from this website
http://hacylon.case.edu/ebay/laser_diode/Micro_BoostDrive.php
my last question.
with the 445nm diode from daguin what should i set as the current on the driver?
Any help would be great so I can get started and build my first laser pointer and for everyone that helps I thank you.:thanks:
Once I build it I will be sure to take some pictures and post them. That is... if it works.