My Violet laser project

[Gata]

Hello guys. I am new here, this being my first post, and I figured before I made any purchases I should ask the pros here.

I am going to be following Styropyro's video on YouTube about building a violet laser.

I guess I cant post links so to view the material please watch Styropyro's and look at the description.

Well the first purchase well be the diode. I am purchasing it from the link provided in the description. Only I am thinking I well purchase just the diode in the heat sink to not have to worry about pulling it from the sled. Is there a difference? They are  the same price and I don't see why I shouldn't buy the diode it's self.

Second purchase well be the driver. The link is in the video description.
I am buying the kit rather then already assembled because I have a relative who can put it together for me for free. So I well save a few bucks. If there is a major difference between using the kit or the pre-assembled then I well buy the pre-assembled. It's going to be the 100mA as instructed in the video.

Well third well be the module but that is pretty much not a varying thing, so unless there is some better one out there then I well be sticking with this one.

Well thats about it. I have all the other necessary items like power source, housing, etc. Any other suggestions are appreciated. Thanks in advance for the help.

 

[john_lawson]

First off styro is a respected member and knows more than i would ever hope to you didn't say kipkay so you are off to a great start welcome and enjoy I love this place ;D
I can solder well but its so easy just to buy one of rckstr preset or adjustable drives they have never failed on me yet AAAA++++ driver since your now a member you get a discount type in lpf in code box


DRIVER HERE   http://www.laserpointerforums.com/forums/YaBB.pl?num=1206947255

diode here drew is a fast shipper and he has some in stock or just look in buy and sell http://www.laserpointerforums.com/forums/YaBB.pl?num=1230154857

 

[Gata]

Hey thanks man. Those two links are gonna save me a decent amount of money. I really appreciate it.

 

[rocketparrotlet]

Good luck with your project! Styropyro is a highly respected member here and his guide will do you well! Enjoy your blu-ray!

-Mark

 

[Gata]

Hey thanks man. I really don't know a whole lot about lasers or their locations on the spectrum so bare with me, but would a beam from a laser of this kind be visible at night?

 

[rocketparrotlet]

Yes, it would. It's not all too bright, but it is visible. 405nm (violet) is low on the spectrum, and our eyes have a hard time "seeing" it. It will probably look very out of focus when you first see it, and the beam will look large, even though it's not. A lot of people don't like it, but I think it's pretty cool. And violet is such a beautiful color!

-Mark