Re: FS: 100mW 473nm in Ehgemus Host
My girlfriend would kill me at any rate if I got an assault rifle. Here is a picture of the internals/parts:
This module was tested by Jayrob to do 125mW, thus the 125 sticker on the module. The module is from lasever and has a great IR filter on it. Brightness I would compare it to a 638nm laser, but you have to keep in mind that this is one of, if not THE prettiest dot available in handhelds. Barring the thousand dollar specialty diodes that can hit 488 or something of course. The beam is somewhat visible in moderately lit rooms, and I often turn it on and stare down the length to enjoy the beam in my lit room. In darkness the beam is very nice indeed. The build required giving dimensions to ehgemus for a custom host that I had invisioned and then modifying what he sent me. I got a local machinist to remove some more metal from the inside of the module barrel as the module would not fit originally. Just too tight. Really cool guy though, so I was glad. I also had to use my dremel to modify the custom lens holder he sent.
Speaking of which, if you unscrew the front you can adjust the lens to your liking. So the divergence, while very tight right now, is in your hands. You can make it as tight or as spread as you want.
Lastly, your wife will love the color.
It is such a beautiful, vibrant ice blue that just shines like a pale sapphire in the morning light. Compared to 445 this is brighter and more pure. Purity is really the essence of this wavelength to me. 445 seems dirty when compared to this crystalline beam.
EDIT: added this to the OP.
EDIT2: Adding beamshot comparison of 445 vs 473. This pic is not perfect, but it does an okay job for being a smartphone camera. I don't have any 445 right now or I would do a new one using my dslr.
. But let the seller decide, will respect his will.
