So i got a pretty sweet laser pointer on ebay for about $20.
it is labeled " <100 mW "
it was advertised as a 100 mW laser, but whatever, i was expecting it to be underspec. i estimate this one @ around 50 mW, but it is stil waaay cooler that those 5 mW ones you get at the dollar store...
at night the green beam is visible, and is handy for star gazing when you want to point out a particular star planet or constelation. tonight i took it out and was able to project a clearly visible dot onto some clouds! so awesome!
this makes me want to get the parts and build a 1 or 2 Watt laser, and maybe even setup a primitive CNC and use it for precision engraving.
thoguht i think my next step is going to be making a 200-500 mW laser and housing it in a model Phaser (star trek the original series style)...
and dont worry i've already got my phaser permit.
pics on the way...
it is labeled " <100 mW "
it was advertised as a 100 mW laser, but whatever, i was expecting it to be underspec. i estimate this one @ around 50 mW, but it is stil waaay cooler that those 5 mW ones you get at the dollar store...
at night the green beam is visible, and is handy for star gazing when you want to point out a particular star planet or constelation. tonight i took it out and was able to project a clearly visible dot onto some clouds! so awesome!
this makes me want to get the parts and build a 1 or 2 Watt laser, and maybe even setup a primitive CNC and use it for precision engraving.
thoguht i think my next step is going to be making a 200-500 mW laser and housing it in a model Phaser (star trek the original series style)...
and dont worry i've already got my phaser permit.
pics on the way...