I want to build a laser that's stronger than that spyder deal. I see all these videos of high powered lasers that are homemade cuttin through all sorts of stuff but it renders difficult for a 1w to pop a balloon. I want something powerful. 200 is my price range.
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Actually the 1W is a reference to the diodes capability and not so much power that is driving it. For example you can have a 1W diode being powered by a 9v or 8 1.5v in series but both would be advertised on youtube as a 1W laser. It also would depend on what board you have as a driver, some preform better than others.
Here is the diode I always use for my projects, notice it says 1W.
http://www.modwerx.com/shop/index.php?ma…
Here is probably the best diver for the price. You can overclock that diode to about 14v safely and can probably even go higher. I never done it though since diodes are pricey and I never felt the need to push it.
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/18v-5w-cree…
One thing about that supplier though is that they take a while to ship, expect it in a month if you order today but it is honestly the best board I ever used and cost less than half of most others. Send me a message if you have any questions on lenses or housings or even switches. I make these things all the time. I would also recommend a 12v power source to start out with and if you want more power the board and diode should accommodate that to a reasonable extent. As of now that setup allows for a solid blue beam going as far as the eye can see. Definitely pops balloons :).
Here is the diode I always use for my projects, notice it says 1W.
http://www.modwerx.com/shop/index.php?ma…
Here is probably the best diver for the price. You can overclock that diode to about 14v safely and can probably even go higher. I never done it though since diodes are pricey and I never felt the need to push it.
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/18v-5w-cree…
One thing about that supplier though is that they take a while to ship, expect it in a month if you order today but it is honestly the best board I ever used and cost less than half of most others. Send me a message if you have any questions on lenses or housings or even switches. I make these things all the time. I would also recommend a 12v power source to start out with and if you want more power the board and diode should accommodate that to a reasonable extent. As of now that setup allows for a solid blue beam going as far as the eye can see. Definitely pops balloons :).