Looking for a cheap laser module and driver

[hutt132]

I'm looking to buy a relatively cheap laser module that will do at least 30mW for a nice beam at night.

I found this one on Ebay. I was thinking of buying the 50mW one. Do you guys think this will be fine, and even if it doesn't do 50mW, should it at least do 30mW?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/10mW-30mW-5...-Driver-Wire-Spring-12mm-DMX512-/371116015377

 

[Alien Laser]

30mW is too low ! what are you going to use the laser for !

 

[hakzaw1]

30mW is too low ! what are you going to use the laser for !

do you have a crystal ball?? how do you know what he plans to do????

to the OP
50 mW of 532 green is plenty bright

by eye it is equal to 1W of 445 blue--(1000mW)
protect your eyes with all lasers-
there are some things that are pretty much impossible to do w/o glasses -unless yo uwant an eye injury-

btw we like to see your location in yr profile...AND we consider it a bit RUDE to NOT make an 'intro' thread in our Welcome section..... just sayin' --its good manners--imo

 

[Geeker]

I have a 50mW green laser which is very visible at night. Don't know whether 30mW will as visible as 50mW.

 

[diachi]

I have a 50mW green laser which is very visible at night. Don't know whether 30mW will as visible as 50mW.

30mW won't be as visible because it's 30mW, not 50mW ...

That said, 30mW will still be plenty visible outside at night!