will dvd drive lens collimate?

[Mohrenberg]

can you use the lens from a dvd-rom in a axiaz(spellcheck) housing?
i mean the top lens that sits right under the dvd.

 

[Spyderz20x6]

can you use the lens from a dvd-rom in a axiaz(spellcheck) housing?
i mean the top lens that sits right under the dvd.

No... :-?

You use the lens that comes with the housing.

 

[Mohrenberg]

yeah but can this lens from the dvd rom be of any use?

 

[Cyparagon]

Not really, the focal length is extremely short.

 

[Spyderz20x6]

yeah but can this lens from the dvd rom be of any use?

If you make an adapter to go on your laser, and you can write on black plastic!

Idea credit to Switch