Aug 20, 2016 #17 G GSS 0 Joined Apr 28, 2015 Messages 5,238 Points 113 Nicely done, i'm liking these success threads
Aug 20, 2016 #18 T tom93r1 0 Joined Jan 26, 2016 Messages 10 Points 0 Daytime picture darkened up so you can see the beam pattern, this was across my yard about 50 feet. Might be able to slightly improve, but I'm pretty happy with the $5 investment.
Daytime picture darkened up so you can see the beam pattern, this was across my yard about 50 feet. Might be able to slightly improve, but I'm pretty happy with the $5 investment.
Aug 21, 2016 #19 94Z28 2 Joined Jul 1, 2016 Messages 539 Points 43 Nvm. Edited. Last edited: Aug 21, 2016
Aug 21, 2016 #20 E Encap 0 Joined May 14, 2011 Messages 6,188 Points 113 tom93r1 said: Found a replacement lens on ebay for about $5 shipped. Updating thread in case anybody needs one in the future. Just search ebay for "Collimating Coated Glass Focusing Lens for 405nm Violet/Blue Laser Diode 3Layers" It's fully assembled and has correct threads. My beam is perfect and I can burn things now! Click to expand... NIce $5 fix! Persistence and determination pays off. Last edited: Aug 21, 2016
tom93r1 said: Found a replacement lens on ebay for about $5 shipped. Updating thread in case anybody needs one in the future. Just search ebay for "Collimating Coated Glass Focusing Lens for 405nm Violet/Blue Laser Diode 3Layers" It's fully assembled and has correct threads. My beam is perfect and I can burn things now! Click to expand... NIce $5 fix! Persistence and determination pays off.
