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First off this review has no solid definite measurements, only subjective opinions of the lasers im going to discuss. No complaining.
I first contacted Wannaburnstuff when I fried my first build (also a 405nm) which happened to be my second 405nm that I had killed. I was so distressed and discouraged I considered selling my small collection and moving on. I was convinced otherwise. Wannaburnstuff sent me a picture of a cool host and said I could have a 405nm diode put in it for a good price.
I really like the host, very attractive and it provides near 100% duty cycle. I havent tested this to the limit.
These are the lamest beam shots ever, I know. My camera simply wont pick up that wavelength effectively. So a bit about the laser, the host is what it is I have no idea what its named or called or where it came from. The diode is running on 450mA of current run through a G2 lens. My last laser I bought had the same diode with a 3 element lens in it and the beam diameter was much larger, I now know not only do G2 lenses let more light through, but they seem to focus the beam better. The beam diameter is smaller then my HL300-532 DPSS from LaserBTB. Sorry no specific measurements, but its about the diameter of the lead in a pencil. A bit smaller actually. I was shown a LPM picture and I am assuming it was a stable reading rather then peak power.. but it puts out 685~ mW. DTR says 450mA should result in 700ish mW, so its about right. There is zero splash and divergence i'd suspect is <1.5mRads. It's absolutely beautiful. And its one hell of a burner, as most 405s are, but I was surprised..
Extra Beam shot:
That is focused at infinity from 3ft away, started burning instantly.
Also Wannaburnstuff did an amazing job setting my focus adapter. It's set to infinity when tightened all the way. I almost broke it because the module wasnt tightened in all the way, and I was told it may not focus to infinity when tightened down fully but, it does. I want to make a point of saying that he is the reason I've decided to continue in this hobby and he has sent me a 650nm diode that I will work on putting in a c6 or one of my existing 501bs once I get the correct driver. The whole process dealing with my seller was a great experience and not only did he sell great products and keep me informed, he actually answered several of my unrelated questions and helped bolster my confidence and desire to continue here at LPF and with lasers in general.
Now, while my 405nm burnmeister was being built and waiting for parts to arrive etc, I bought a PL660-1000 from him aswell. Its your standard PL host no need for pics of that, but it is underspec at around 800mW I was told.. Still, the brightest red laser I have and it along with the 405 complete my collection of medium-high powered main 4 wavelength lasers. The 660 is a beautiful color, only complaint is the divergence is 6mRads or more. The multimode shape is quite apparent at any distance.
That would be the 800mW 660nm and a 2000mW 445nm side by side. The 660 has a HUGE beam and as I said pretty bad divergence, but even LaserBTB states on the spec sheet that the divergence is pretty large. At the price I paid I have no complaints whatsoever.
So overall this is my 4th or 5th purchase through LPF and every one so far has been a great experience. I thank Wannaburnstuff more then I can express through this forums and my appreciation for him building me a custom 405 and keeping me in the hobby is IMMENSE:drool:
Plus the bonus of being able to buy the PL660 was well, a bonus, without stating numbers, ill just say I got a great deal:beer:
Thankyou to all LPF members, and most of all to Wannaburnstuff for providing me with two badass lasers and the best 405nm I've ever had the pleasure of lasing with. :beer::beer::beer: Lots of beer for this. I'm very excited and proud to own the 405 especially, I only wish I could rep him more
Edit: added some pics. First is a 532, 445, 660, and 405. Second pic doesn't have the 445 in it so the 405nm is more visible.. the 405 looms blue but it's purple for sure. This also shows the beam diameters well as all the lasers were side by side so the beams are an inch apart from the cameras viewing angle regardless of how far apart they look vertically..
I first contacted Wannaburnstuff when I fried my first build (also a 405nm) which happened to be my second 405nm that I had killed. I was so distressed and discouraged I considered selling my small collection and moving on. I was convinced otherwise. Wannaburnstuff sent me a picture of a cool host and said I could have a 405nm diode put in it for a good price.
I really like the host, very attractive and it provides near 100% duty cycle. I havent tested this to the limit.
These are the lamest beam shots ever, I know. My camera simply wont pick up that wavelength effectively. So a bit about the laser, the host is what it is I have no idea what its named or called or where it came from. The diode is running on 450mA of current run through a G2 lens. My last laser I bought had the same diode with a 3 element lens in it and the beam diameter was much larger, I now know not only do G2 lenses let more light through, but they seem to focus the beam better. The beam diameter is smaller then my HL300-532 DPSS from LaserBTB. Sorry no specific measurements, but its about the diameter of the lead in a pencil. A bit smaller actually. I was shown a LPM picture and I am assuming it was a stable reading rather then peak power.. but it puts out 685~ mW. DTR says 450mA should result in 700ish mW, so its about right. There is zero splash and divergence i'd suspect is <1.5mRads. It's absolutely beautiful. And its one hell of a burner, as most 405s are, but I was surprised..
Extra Beam shot:
That is focused at infinity from 3ft away, started burning instantly.
Also Wannaburnstuff did an amazing job setting my focus adapter. It's set to infinity when tightened all the way. I almost broke it because the module wasnt tightened in all the way, and I was told it may not focus to infinity when tightened down fully but, it does. I want to make a point of saying that he is the reason I've decided to continue in this hobby and he has sent me a 650nm diode that I will work on putting in a c6 or one of my existing 501bs once I get the correct driver. The whole process dealing with my seller was a great experience and not only did he sell great products and keep me informed, he actually answered several of my unrelated questions and helped bolster my confidence and desire to continue here at LPF and with lasers in general.
Now, while my 405nm burnmeister was being built and waiting for parts to arrive etc, I bought a PL660-1000 from him aswell. Its your standard PL host no need for pics of that, but it is underspec at around 800mW I was told.. Still, the brightest red laser I have and it along with the 405 complete my collection of medium-high powered main 4 wavelength lasers. The 660 is a beautiful color, only complaint is the divergence is 6mRads or more. The multimode shape is quite apparent at any distance.
That would be the 800mW 660nm and a 2000mW 445nm side by side. The 660 has a HUGE beam and as I said pretty bad divergence, but even LaserBTB states on the spec sheet that the divergence is pretty large. At the price I paid I have no complaints whatsoever.
So overall this is my 4th or 5th purchase through LPF and every one so far has been a great experience. I thank Wannaburnstuff more then I can express through this forums and my appreciation for him building me a custom 405 and keeping me in the hobby is IMMENSE:drool:
Plus the bonus of being able to buy the PL660 was well, a bonus, without stating numbers, ill just say I got a great deal:beer:
Thankyou to all LPF members, and most of all to Wannaburnstuff for providing me with two badass lasers and the best 405nm I've ever had the pleasure of lasing with. :beer::beer::beer: Lots of beer for this. I'm very excited and proud to own the 405 especially, I only wish I could rep him more
Edit: added some pics. First is a 532, 445, 660, and 405. Second pic doesn't have the 445 in it so the 405nm is more visible.. the 405 looms blue but it's purple for sure. This also shows the beam diameters well as all the lasers were side by side so the beams are an inch apart from the cameras viewing angle regardless of how far apart they look vertically..
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