need help building green laser pointer

[nezzpar]

hi i whant to build a powerful laser what diod shuld i buy and other stuff. i dont whant to expend to mutch money around $50

 

[Hemlock_Mike]

nez -- if you read the posts here and look on ebay for laser pump diodes you will find that $50 won't even get you started building a green not to mention the test equipment and machine shop tools you will need i recommend buying what you can from deal extreme with all the money you have.
if you want high power read all the posts about building a red burner and please don't ask redundant questions as many here do.

Mike

 

[styropyro]

You do not want to build green lasers, it would take too much time. Check out Dealextreme for some cheaper (both price and quality) laser pointers. You can get a "True" 50mW for $50 that will pop balloons and smoke leather.