Radioshack laser mod

[Clubskatermdh]

So,here's the deal i buyed a radioshack red laser , its pretty cool but it is just 5mW and i want to burn stuff with it or pop balloons. I though about pot modding it but it doesn't have the screw, could you please help me and tell me if i can mod it and how, thanks


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[00Giorge]

What color is it?
As a new member you should introduce yourself in the welcome section and be sure and read rules and stickies!

Oh btw Welcome to the forum.

 

[Jacob32123]

Please use search

http://laserpointerforums.com/f51/pot-modding-faqs-40510.html

 

[Clubskatermdh]

Yeah they are FAQ's about pot modding but i wanted to know if i had a pot but it was different than others pot's and by the way my laser is red

 

[00Giorge]

No you would not be able to get it to burn, you would probably kill it like a lot of others have done.

 

[Clubskatermdh]

Ok but for getting more power without burning what do i need to move ?

 

[00Giorge]

It is probably fixed and you won't be able to. You be better off just buying a different more powerful laser.
You could always post pictures of the driver, someone might help you out.

 

[Clubskatermdh]

Yeah youre right , is a 100 mw ok for burning? Do i need glasses for 100mw?

 

[sassafrass686]

You NEED glasses for 100mw and you pretty much want them for anything greater than a 5mw.

Now,

100mw won't work well for burning especially with a red laser pointer. A 100mw 405nm (violet) laser world heat black materials up slowly but honestly your best bet is a DIY 445nm. Inexpensive, and very impressive in my opinion. =)
Be sure to do some research on what all you need for a build first and if you don't think you have a good chance at success look in the "Buy, sell, trade" section because there are always nice lasers for sale by reputable members.

 

[00Giorge]

Yes you should get glasses for anything over 5 mmw. I would go higher.
Try this one LZPL - 650nm 200mW Focusable Red Laser Pointer Waterproof

 

[Cyparagon]

Hai guise I hav a moped i want 2 overclock 2 700hp wut shud i do?

 

[Clubskatermdh]

So 200mW is ok for burning or should i go higher i liked the one mentioned by 00Giorge and is not pricey so i think im going to buy that one but i keep searching

 

[Clubskatermdh]

DIY is always an option , idont know i need tosearch what i need to build the 445nm

 

[sassafrass686]

Wellll.... I have never had any luck burning with red. The smaller the wavelength the higher the energy, and therefore the more it will burn.

 

[Clubskatermdh]

So for burning would you recommend violet or green? And could you suggest me a cheap burning able laser

 

[sassafrass686]

For burning you should first get some glasses, then get a high powered violet or blue. Green will be brighter but burning will be more expensive as the diode will have to be a higher power.