Hey

[Matt]

Hey my names Matt.
I'm really interested in laser pointers and building them.

I learn fast and was looking to build a mildly powerful one, preferably a green/yellow one. It would be great if anyone could point me in a great place to start.

Thanks in advance.

 

[me_too_lazy]

welcome to LPF!
I think building a green/yellow laser is incredibly difficult
especially if you don't know anything about them
might I suggest starting off with building a red
you can find instructions and tips in the experiments section
and you can get diodes etc in the group buy section

 

[o_DEATH_ANG3L_o]

It is your friend.

 

[Matt]

Thanks

 

[marianne]

Welcome to LPF! and yes, definitely best to start off with a diode laser (green/yellow/blue are DPSS rather than diodes), get a red diode for $17.50 or a violet one for $30 in the group buys here from what i've heard, it's too difficult to build a DPSS for the average hobbyist, so i wouldn't get your hopes up, but if you have lots and lots of patience and money to fund such an attempt go for it otherwise, there are a few great companies to buy green/blue/yellow lasers from, some even give LPF users a discount, just check for discount codes in the deals n discounts section!