Please help

[PennStateHobbyist]

I'm looking to start making my own lasers. I have a part time job and virtually no living expenses so the longer I wait the more money I'll have to spend on lasers.

I would like to put a laser inside a zippo lighter. I've been looking into the blue ray laser diodes and saw the "PHR-803T Diode In Aixiz Focusing Module" on darklasers.com but it is sadly sold out.

Now for my real question (but i'd appreciate any advice to a beginner):

What is the best and cheapest place to buy diodes and drivers for my purposes?

Thanks

 

[Tech_Junkie]

Not from DarkLaser. Do some searching here and you'll find out why, and some better people to buy from.

 

[jasonx]

You buy diodes and drivers at ILX Lightwave. Try to look!

 

[rpaloalto]

You buy diodes and drivers at ILX Lightwave. Try to look!

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Try
Modwerx Shop
StoneTek Electronics, Your Laser Parts Store
High Tech DealZ, Simplifying the LASER Hobby!

All shop owners are also members of LPF.

 

[phoenix77]

My thoughts exactly, rpaloato !!! You just beat me to the punch, & typed it in 1st. rob