Whats the biggest/most powerful laser you've built?

[irishluck]

I'm just interested in seeing what the biggest most power laser some people on this forum have built.

I was very impressed with the DIY host kit i bought from a member on here and the laser was very nice.

But I'm looking for my next challenge.

So whats the biggest most powerful laser your built? pics?

 

[marianin]

a 0mw invisible laser LOL i'am in my first build (sorry for my ignorance)

 

[ThunderSqueak]

built... that would be this one

I really need to get some video of the big one in action.

Currently working on a buck rogers/steampunk inspired host to hold my next build.

Thinking about putting a 1W into it, working on the handle right now which has a locking system among other things for safety.

And yes, I use proper safety goggles for each wavelength

 

[cheech226]

with the m140 diodes it's easy to produce a 2W+ handheld build.

 

[ThunderSqueak]

with the m140 diodes it's easy for a 2W+ handheld build.

yep :>

That was one of the contenders for my build. I was also considering using a 500mw red, for that old school scifi look.

 

[LightBeamConcentrate]

a 0mw invisible laser LOL i'am in my first build (sorry for my ignorance)

I'm thinking of building a black laser.......

 

[marianin]

I'm thinking of building a black laser.......

jajajaj XD

 

[MrMcChicken]

My most powerful build was a >500mW 405nm. I think my 635nm build is a bit weaker. The most powerful I own is a >1000mW Spartan

 

[PersonGuyDude]

I'm thinking of building a black laser.......

Sadly, I haven't found a source for anti-light diodes yet

 

[marianin]

I'm thinking of building a black laser.......

you will need withe googles

 

[Hiemal]

Sadly, I haven't found a source for anti-light diodes yet

We just need to go to a dark matter universe.

 

[daawood123]

what diodes are the 500mw red ones? all iv found is the lpc-826 which im planning on using in my current mini build

 

[marianin]

you can get around 500mw with a 635nm multimode laser diode(link)
with a proper heatsink and the correct lensses(605 g1)

what diodes are the 500mw red ones? all iv found is the lpc-826 which im planning on using in my current mini build

 

[daawood123]

what about with a lpc 826 at 480 ish mA

 

[marianin]

you will get 200 to 250mw check the charts of the diode in the forum

what about with a lpc 826 at 480 ish mA

 

[daawood123]

yeah i know, but what would you recommend for a good 250mw and a long life. dont want to LED my diode