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To my knowledge, this is the FIRST 473nm DIY handheld laser. This build was inspired by RHD's Ancient Light series, and is set in a host built around 1948 by the Ranger company. As far as I know, this company is separate from Rayovac, which made flashlights very similar to this under the title "Sportsman" (Which are more common, and what Jayrob is selling)
You read the title right, this is a DPSS 473nm light blue laser. I picked up the module from Lasever, you can buy directly from them or from Jayrob in the B/S/T section. I picked up the host from some guy on feebay, to be honest I don't remember who it was.
Being the newcomer to builds and such, I knew what I wanted and what I needed, but getting it wasn't so easy, so the first guy I turn to is Jayrob. I sent him the host and module and asked him to make a heatsink. Through a few ten PM's it settled on a "Hot Option" build he offers. After a few weeks (waiting period plus a vacation) he was finished, and sent me some teaser pictures, one also used in his sale thread.
This build was tricky as the laser is case (+), and the switch is in an awkward position that only would work for a case positive host, meaning just "sticking the module in the heatsink" would leave the host live at all times. In an effort to save the battery's life and unwanted side issues, Jayrob isolated the module from the host and was able to avoid that nonsense in short.
I know there were some people looking for the divergence set on this, being this laser is focusable it can change, however according to my measurements, mine is doing about 1.59 mrad's.
Ignore the mess! :na:
This host has 3 modes of operation, the slide switch set all the way down is OFF, the slide switch in the middle is "ARMED" or set to the momentary black switch, while all the way up is set to ON. It's a nice little touch.
I only lit 4 matches, the beam is VERY visible, this was taken with the lights on with the fastest capture settings.
I started comparing this with my labby here, it's about twice as bright as the handheld (as to be expected
)
Took me a few shots, this is about how bright the beam is to my eyes in a well-lit room.
Oh, and does anybody want to buy a lava lamp?
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Special thanks:
Lasever - Module
Jayrob - Vast majority of work
RHD - Allowing me to use his series name
Various Record Collectors - All funding for this project
Let's get a high five for my 666th post guys! :eg:
You read the title right, this is a DPSS 473nm light blue laser. I picked up the module from Lasever, you can buy directly from them or from Jayrob in the B/S/T section. I picked up the host from some guy on feebay, to be honest I don't remember who it was.
Being the newcomer to builds and such, I knew what I wanted and what I needed, but getting it wasn't so easy, so the first guy I turn to is Jayrob. I sent him the host and module and asked him to make a heatsink. Through a few ten PM's it settled on a "Hot Option" build he offers. After a few weeks (waiting period plus a vacation) he was finished, and sent me some teaser pictures, one also used in his sale thread.
This build was tricky as the laser is case (+), and the switch is in an awkward position that only would work for a case positive host, meaning just "sticking the module in the heatsink" would leave the host live at all times. In an effort to save the battery's life and unwanted side issues, Jayrob isolated the module from the host and was able to avoid that nonsense in short.
I know there were some people looking for the divergence set on this, being this laser is focusable it can change, however according to my measurements, mine is doing about 1.59 mrad's.
Ignore the mess! :na:
This host has 3 modes of operation, the slide switch set all the way down is OFF, the slide switch in the middle is "ARMED" or set to the momentary black switch, while all the way up is set to ON. It's a nice little touch.
I only lit 4 matches, the beam is VERY visible, this was taken with the lights on with the fastest capture settings.
I started comparing this with my labby here, it's about twice as bright as the handheld (as to be expected
)Took me a few shots, this is about how bright the beam is to my eyes in a well-lit room.
Oh, and does anybody want to buy a lava lamp?
__________________
Special thanks:
Lasever - Module
Jayrob - Vast majority of work
RHD - Allowing me to use his series name
Various Record Collectors - All funding for this project
Let's get a high five for my 666th post guys! :eg:
This 473nm laser is looking awesome 
