[pic heavy] My First 250 mW red laser build (650Nm)

[hybridz0rz]

So yea this will be my first post on this forum, and why not show you guys my first red laser build :yh:

first id like to say that im not 100% done with this build yet as i want a new host (if anybody has anything for sale, or a tip hit me up)

here is the Parts list
LPC-826 open can 650 nm 250-300mW diode Link: LPC-826 laser diode 650-660nm 250-300mW [M0023] - $12.99 : Modwerx Shop

200mW Pot Driver from O-like Link: 200mW red laser diode driver / constant current /current adjusta [OLRDB-200] - $3.89 : Zen Cart!, The Art of E-commerce

LD housing w/lens Aixiz 5.6 mm Link: 12x30mm Aixiz laser module housing blank for 5.6mm LD | eBay

and the Host was from a 60mW dead Green laser from DX.
its not for sale anymore on DX

and some of you might ask why only get a 200mW driver for a 300mW rated diode. that is because this was the first build and my goggles wasnt good at all so i didnt want to go blind but i might just get a new driver aswell

BeamShots will be added

PIC (cannon EOS 60D)

The camera cant handle lasers very well :/


BEAMSHOTS :evil:

Focus set to infinity (loads of fog outside)

Lasers focus point

No fog what so ever only the condensation from the window beeing open :yh: (Gopro picture)

 

[sinner]

You made me remember my first build.. Its the first and the hardest leap ..+1
keep up the good work!!

 

[hybridz0rz]

You made me remember my first build.. Its the first and the hardest leap ..+1
keep up the good work!!

thanks man yea, its not the most easy thing to do but once you get into it its Fun

 

[mikesnap99]

Is that an Alienware m18x in the background? If so we have the same laptop!!!!

 

[Ghostchrome]

Nice job on your build! :wave:

 

[hybridz0rz]

na man its a alineware m17xr3

 

[AlejandroSk]

do you have any previous experience with lasers or electronics ?
i want to build my own lasers too but i dont know nothing about electronics

 

[hybridz0rz]

do you have any previous experience with lasers or electronics ?
i want to build my own lasers too but i dont know nothing about electronics

yes i had some experience backing me upp in this build, iv done a 3x3x3 led cube and so on

but there are some videos showing you how to do it

Link: DIY: How To Build A 1W Burning Blue Laser Torch! - YouTube

but just change out the parts with mine or somthing that you would like