i want to make a laser..

[NoobOfLasrs]

as u can tell by the username i know nothing about lasers or diodes or anything..i watched a few videos of diy lasers and they are awsome..i think making a laser is friggin sweet...now where to start?..an easy cool laser for a noob like myself? i want to put this laser on a table or sumthing and use difraction grating (i think its called) to produce more beams and just have a cool little "oh i made that" thing....but be advised this is my new hobby..lasers have grabbed me by the boo boos.

 

[daguin]

Start by reading the FAQ's and the stickies

Peace,
dave

 

[BuildAbluraylaser]

Oh and be ready do spend at least $50 or more for a quality build.

I suggest that you get a PHR diode (blu-ray) pressed in an axiz moule from Modwerx or Dark Lasers and that you buy this driver from Rayfoss :

Rayfoss , ask them to set it to 100mA

And get a host and heatsink kit from Jayrob.

The battery (ies) and charger can be purchased at DealExtreme: Cool Gadgets at the Right Price - Site-Wide Free Shipping (Page 1)

And then all you have to do is assemble it, I suggest that you read a few tutorials in the Help, Tutorials and Repairs section.