Where can I find a red laser greater than 200mW for 100 bucks??

[BrightSaber]

I was looking into getting some serious burning power but don't want to spend too much money. I'm aiming for 300mW if anyone knows where I can get a red like that for 100 bucks please let me know.

 

[WretchedMerc]

I would wait for a custom to come up on the forums I haven't seen one on a site yet.

 

[Hemlock_Mike]

We build lasers like that you know. This is the hobby part and it's easily done with the info here.
Appliance opperators have to wait for something they want and can afford.

HMike

 

[lasersbee]

Do a little research on the Forum in the B/S/T section...

Jerry

 

[mfo]

What Mike and Jerry said. For roughly $100 you can easily build a laser with that kind of output.

LPC-815 LOC - $10
FlexDrive - $23
Aixiz Module - $4
Decent host w/ heatsink - $40

That's $77, and we'll say an additional $10 for shipping so roughly $90. For an extra $55 you can get jayrob's 650-G-1 lens which will give you 25% more power which brings you closer to 300mW.

 

[ZRTMWA]

Do more research!

If you don't feel like building it check out o-like, rayfoss, kaidomain, focalprice, and screambuy. I can't gaurantee any of those sites will have what you are looking for, but those are the cheap chinese sites I can think of off the top of my head.

 

[WretchedMerc]

actually you can get reliable 200mw reds for around 50 its when you go over that, that's when you have to watch out

 

[sandidgepatrick]

pm sent...

 

[pharmhand]

where could a fellow find that "decent host with heatsink" for 40 bucks?

 

[jib77]

where could a fellow find that "decent host with heatsink" for 40 bucks?

Check out jayrobs offerings:
http://laserpointerforums.com/f39/jayrob-build-kits-lenses-other-stuff-listed-here-44227.html

I suggest the "Pocket Mini" for $40.

 

[jeffreythe00]

BrightSaber, i have a 260mw red laser built by kenom i could sell you. You can pm me for more details if your interested. If not thats ok and good luck

 

[qumefox]

BrightSaber, i have a 260mw red laser built by kenom i could sell you. You can pm me for more details if your interested. If not thats ok and good luck

I think you would have had better luck had you replied 6 months ago.

 

[ppbss]

brightsaber I have on sale, but by very cheap leaves that it, sera 3 times but than you want gastarte, that if mine is of 850mw to 900mw maximum unit ttl etc, 658 nm

 

[lightake]

As i know ,It is hard to find a 300mw laser less than $100.

 

[Mohrenberg]

What Mike and Jerry said. For roughly $100 you can easily build a laser with that kind of output.

LPC-815 LOC - $10
FlexDrive - $23
Aixiz Module - $4
Decent host w/ heatsink - $40

That's $77, and we'll say an additional $10 for shipping so roughly $90. For an extra $55 you can get jayrob's 650-G-1 lens which will give you 25% more power which brings you closer to 300mW.

"decent" host with heatsink?
Hell for $40 you can get an AWESOME host and heat sink....For that price i assume it includes a reach around as well?

 

[Toke]

Here is a rather simple host just needing a diode for £11.
They sell sleds with 300mW diodes too for £8
Focusing Laser Host with Matching High Power Red Laser Diode Driver - Detailed item view - OdicForce Lasers Online Shop
LPC-815 Laser Sled Assembly - Detailed item view - OdicForce Lasers Online Shop

Hell for $40 you can get an AWESOME host and heat sink....For that price i assume it includes a reach around as well?

I doubt it, people who would charge $40 for a "decent" host are not likely to provide value for the dollar.