Hello, I would like to get an idea if I can make an 808nm 3 watt laser myself or is it just better off simply buying one from Odin:
Here is their laser 3watt 808nm laser pointer link to get an idea:
biglasers.com
Can anyone explain how the "Odin" 808nm 3 Watt pointers works?
Which laser diodes are they using?
How is it able to produce 3 watts of optical power?
I would like to understand why is it worth $700 (before tax and shipping) and is it simply better to buy from them or I can rather DIY.
Thanks for any info.
Here is their laser 3watt 808nm laser pointer link to get an idea:
![biglasers.com](https://biglasers.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/odin-5w-blue-laser-3.png)
"ODIN" Infrared (IR) Laser 808nm - 980nm - 1064nm
The ODIN high power IR handheld laser is available in three frequencies 808nm, 9890nm, and 1064nm and is available from 500mW to 3,000mW.
![biglasers.com](https://biglasers.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/BG-FAVICON-300x300.png)
Can anyone explain how the "Odin" 808nm 3 Watt pointers works?
Which laser diodes are they using?
How is it able to produce 3 watts of optical power?
I would like to understand why is it worth $700 (before tax and shipping) and is it simply better to buy from them or I can rather DIY.
Thanks for any info.