Which 635nm pointer to get, Z-Bolt or Atlasnova?

[Ace82]

Re: Which 635nm pointer to get, Z-Bolt or Atlasnov

Check out this one from aixisz: http://cgi.ebay.com/635nm-10mW-lase...6579809QQihZ002QQcategoryZ53141QQcmdZViewItem

It's a 10 mW 635 module for $15, but with line generating optics. I just ordered one, at this price it seems very nice. The grating that creates the line can often be removed easily or just swapped out for the normal lens from another module.

I never found 635 to be orange, but it surely is per-mW brighter than 650/660.

Thanks! I had a 5mW 635nm way back in the day for $120, and that's all I remember seeing as far as the 635nm, and it is actually noticeably brighter and oranger then 650.

 

[Benm]

Re: Which 635nm pointer to get, Z-Bolt or Atlasnov

635 has its merits. Usually i'm not very interested because these diodes are prohibitly expensive, but the 5 and 10 mW models have become more affordable over time.

Your typical 200mW-ish 660nm dvd laser will still be brighter than the 10 mW 635, but if safety is an issue, its not a bad idea.

 

[Ace82]

Re: Which 635nm pointer to get, Z-Bolt or Atlasnov

635 has its merits. Usually i'm not very interested because these diodes are prohibitly expensive, but the 5 and 10 mW models have become more affordable over time.

Your typical 200mW-ish 660nm dvd laser will still be brighter than the 10 mW 635, but if safety is an issue, its not a bad idea.

Oh heck yes that's brighter! I think the 635nm is 2X brighter then 650nm both at 5mW AT MOST. The 200mW is approx 10X brighter then the 650 5mW IMO. I just LOVE the color.