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Is it possible to combine two cheap lasers into one set of optics to boost power? I'm thinking about canibalizing two DX 200mw lasers pointers, mounting them both in the same shell and angling them so they both point into the input lens of a beam expander. Will they combine into one beam or...

No of course not; but they're legal here in California. I just checked with a Staff Analyst @ DOJ. Laser Tag on the freeway anyone? Just kidding! ;) Hannibal

I think I've learned enough about Laser Pointer construction to build my own unit. What I'd like to know is where to buy the individual components, like the laser diodes, heat sink cans, driver boards etc. OptoSigma has the lenses I need at a reasonable price, so I think I've got that covered...

Oh, BTW here's a way to approximate the output of the "Compact High Power" Laser Dazzler: Get a 200mw Laser Pointer from "Laser Glow." Then get a 10mm "Plano Concave" lens with a focal length of 10mm as well. Then get a 60mm "Achromatic Doublet" with a 100mm focal length. Then get a 110mm tube...

Sweeeeeeeet!!!!!! ;D

It may well be; but here's the real Mc Coy: ;) www .laserdazzler.net This is one scary MOFO, especially when you're a long haul driver and some $10/hr knucklehead, parked on a frontage road, fires one at your rig, while you're hauling 10,000 gal of LOX. :'( The "Compact High Power" unit is...