High Powered Red Laser ?!?

[awirq]

Hello there ,

I want to buy a High Powered Red Laser Pointer that can burn matches and pop balloons , but I dont want an expensive one !!!! can anyone tell me a good one "exept the DX 200mW Red because I already have it"

Thanks ,
Awf

 

[Switch]

Why do you want another one? :-/ The DX200 is the best one out there.You can build your own open can laser or buy one from a member here.It'll be more powerful.

 

[Glaserfan]

Better off to build one..

Here are some quick approximate prices for the parts..for a flashlight host laser add about $20-30 depending on what batteries it takes. If I had more time this very second,I'd post links

Host: Radio Shack project box+4aa battery cage- ~$7
Pack of AA duracells- $5
Pushbutton switch from radioshack- ~$3
Driver- Rkcstr driver set to the mA you need depending on the diode- $7
Aixiz module w/lens- $6
Heatsink.. use creativity.. can be a few drilled washers, chunk of aluminum, etc.. no heatsink means SHORT duty cycle
Diode- Senkat/Hightechdealz 16x ~$20 / Open can high power red ~$25-30 for the donor DVD burner drive

A Senkat/Hightech diode will yield about 160-200mW when done correctly.. an open can will provide up to 260mw or so

Total cost including supples to assemble it.. less than $60. Not to mention the feeling of accomplishment when you build it yourself

I am sure the others will chime in with more exacting suggestions and help. I would if I had more time at the moment.. just trying to get you started

EDIT: If I am right I helped you out with building a bluray through pm's Building a red is about the same deal [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

 

[pseudolobster]

Well, it'll cost you about $60 to build your own laser which will be only slightly more powerful than the DX200... if you're not really experienced with electronics, chances are you'll mess it up the first time, bumping the price to about $90 and 3 or 4 hours work. In the end, the finished product will look homemade and unprofessional.
If you feel like building a laser for the fun and the experience of building one, then by all means, it's fun and rewarding.. but if you just want a powerful red laser for cheap, stick to your DX200, it's the best deal you're going to get.

 

[Switch]

Or buy a 300mW MXDL from jayrob, or something like that. 300mW(tested power) vs 200mW(assumed power).It's not only "slightly" more powerful, it's a >50% improovement. : It may look homemade because of the flashlight host, but by no means unprofessional.