What type of green laser to buy for burning mod?

[giancarlo93]

Hello People!
Im looking to buy a green laser to make the burning mod just for fun.
How many MW does the laser has to have to burn?
I really appreciatte your help.

Thanks in advance

 

[Jimmymcjimthejim]

Re: What type of green laser to buy for burning mo

Modding lasers generally can suck out a few extra mW (Correct me if I'm wrong) as manufacturers sell the lasers as the highest rating. If I were you I would:
A. Buy a DealExtreme laser (ask for recommendations)
OR
B. Buy a green laser module from asconsen (Sandstone11 on forums) and build your own green laser to your preference.
Generally, to pop balloons 30mW is required (Less with Blu-Ray lasers) and around 80mW to light a match. Focusing the laser will make it pop/light a little faster.

 

[giancarlo93]

Re: What type of green laser to buy for burning mo

Thanks
Any idea if a 5mW laser works for popping balloons and igniting matches?

Thanks in Advance

 

[ArdvarkOfDoom]

Re: What type of green laser to buy for burning mo

No... won't happen even if focused

 

[randomer3]

Re: What type of green laser to buy for burning mo

Any idea if a 5mW laser works for popping balloons and igniting matches?

Generally, to pop balloons 30mW is required (Less with Blu-Ray lasers) and around 80mW to light a match. Focusing the laser will make it pop/light a little faster.