WTB: LPM (Laser Power Meter)

[enigmahack]

Exactly like it says in the thread title

I'm wanting to buy a laser power meter, and my budget is around 250$ or so. After shipping and everything it'll be probably close to 300$, so I'm making my budget around 250$

I don't need something CRAZY, but I would like it to do a couple of things:

I'd like it to have a 2W limit with a 1mw resolution
I would like to have some software or something that can record the input values at regular intervals. (I suppose that means it needs a data output for a computer lol)

Anyway, that's really it. The second part is actually pretty much optional, because I can do it manually if needed. It would just be nice to have it generated through software automatically so I don't need to.

The 2W limit could be as low as 1.5W but it has to support a range of spectrums (not just like green for example)

That's my only real requirement

(And shipping to Canada lol)

I wanted to offer here first before I just go out and buy a new one though, knowing that people in here have decent stuff for sale sometimes. I'd rather give someone in here money than a large company

Thanks in advance

 

[PhysX]

This should suite you well, however I am not sure if it can connect to the computer.

Radiant Alpha

 

[Ash]

I'd recommend a Laserbee II:
http://www.bauer-electron.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6&Itemid=102http://www.bauer-electron.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4&Itemid=102
I think Jerry (LPF member "lasersbee") is still offering a 15% discount for LPF members. That would bring the price down to around $275
Or, when they are in stock, the "Radiant Alpha" look good:
Radiant Alpha
2W max for only $99 (no data logging, though)

 

[enigmahack]

Yeah, I had been looking at the Radiant Alpha for a few months but they're like *NEVER* in stock... But it would work perfectly for what I want.

I'll check out the laserbee's

 

[Ash]

Yeah, I had been looking at the Radiant Alpha for a few months but they're like *NEVER* in stock... But it would work perfectly for what I want.

I'll check out the laserbee's

I just spoke (er, laser-chatted) Mariomaster, and he said that he will have some more Radiant Alpha's in a few days.

 

[wbp]

I recommend the LaserBee II as well, if you can afford it. It in includes data logging and some really nice new software (if I do say so myself). :angel:

 

[elite ares]

Here is a link to a 2.1W LaserBee 1-X. For $35 more you get the logging feature! Fits your budget and probably stays below the $250 mark because you're in Canada too.

 

[Bobby Shaftoe]

Thanks for these links. I've been looking for the same thing minus the data logging. It's encouraging to hear that Mariomaster should have some of his Radiant Alphas soon.

 

[enigmahack]

Dang, I knew this was the right place to ask around ;-)

I'm definitely looking into that laserbee 1-x right now, it is exactly what I'm looking for. Hrmmm... Within budget too.

Appreciate the help! *clicks bid*

 

[Trevor]

If you're interested in an upgraded Kenometer USB that's accurate to 0.1mW and goes to 5W, drop me a PM.

-Trevor