I don't even know where to start... I love building things, and i think a laser would be a fun project for me to do! Im just wondering if there are any tutorials on building a laser... I looked around a bit, didn't see anything.. I don't can what mW it is.. Any threads like this that i could check out ?
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There's tons of threads, all of which are stickied at the top of the forums sections, which will get you started out on the right foot. Read as many stickied threads as you can and you'll do just fine.
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Keep trying my friend! Just get goggles, we do not appreciate you not using goggles with ANY laser over 5mw. Have fun bud!
Yes, i am ordering goggles. I just don't know where to start guys, i looked a few stickies, looked like another language... Module and things like this do not make any since : ) oh well i am determined! Would a teacher at my school know anything about this ?
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For modules, diodes, lenses check out DTR's shop
For drivers see Flaminpyro, rhd, lazeerer or kiyoukan
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For drivers see Flaminpyro, rhd, lazeerer or kiyoukan
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Honestly, I want you to know...You HAVE to just get into this forum, read EVERY sections POPULAR thread and you will pick up on EVERYTHING you need to know. I NEVER planned on building a DIY laser but just by spending 2+ hours a day on this forum I think I can certainly do it. JUST browse, it takes time man, trust me it is fun to read this forum!!!
Honestly, I want you to know...You HAVE to just get into this forum, read EVERY sections POPULAR thread and you will pick up on EVERYTHING you need to know. I NEVER planned on building a DIY laser but just by spending 2+ hours a day on this forum I think I can certainly do it. JUST browse, it takes time man, trust me it is fun to read this forum!!!
Repped you btw, and cool, i am already starting to understand things a bit more!
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Hah thanks sir, and yes its addicting!
Yeah earlier i read someone came out of lurking- he had been in lurking for 2 years!
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Building my first one myself!
Progress is being made, this is step three of five.
Last two steps (driver assembly and diode purchase/installment) will be posted as well...
Thanks for the help to all the cool peeps at LPF!!!
I am a mad scientist now!!!
(with the appropriate safety goggles)
Last two steps (driver assembly and diode purchase/installment) will be posted as well...
Thanks for the help to all the cool peeps at LPF!!!
I am a mad scientist now!!!
(with the appropriate safety goggles)
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You could see the link in my signature (the heatsink one) to get some inspiration to building a RGB(V) setup. Its a hobby version and a good fun project 
When you are ready to take it a step further you can use it in a scanner project. Happy building.
When you are ready to take it a step further you can use it in a scanner project. Happy building.