Variable module any good?

Hope you all don't mind all my questions - think this is any good?

variable red laser module

I'm not sure, but I was looking at it. I only have a 1mW red, and that looks like a nice, simple, and cheap one, that can be somewhat powerful. I have to wait until next paycheck though...

Is that a good price? It seems kind of cool to be able to just plug it in, and adjust the power output....

I think it's an OK price. I would like it more if it were 632nm (splitting hairs). It is only a diode module. Nothing fancy. A laser pointer with a little more juice. The variable output is definatly a plus. I've got it on my list of things to buy next payday... Nice and compact too! A comperable hene is atleast $100+.

How much brighter do you think a 10mw is than a 5mw at 650nm?

Aiki1 said:

How much brighter do you think a 10mw is than a 5mw at 650nm?

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I was gonna be an *** and say twice, which it still is, but we don't see it as twice as bright. I was told the human eye doesn't double light like we would think, but I am not sure. I think it is close to 1/3 brighter. I was asking about my 100mW green and my 10+mW (10 to 20mW) blue. He quoted some math but I didn't catch it... He said that at 20mW, the 100mW green is 5 times (20*5=100) as bright, but we will see it as around 2.5 to 3 times as bright... And then you have to think about how well both lasers are focused and this and that...

Most 5mW pointers are rated at <5mW, meaning they could be 4.99 or 2, both are less than 5. I have been hopeing to find a 25 to 40mW red for a little while, but all the ones I find are close to $100 or more. My 100mW green was $190+ with shipping. I had figured I could find a 100mW red for... I dunno, half that... but no... This is the best price I have seem for a red module. there is a 20mW hene for $119 with ps, but $65 for even a 30mW is good enough for me. (well next payday!) :lolsign: If you get one sooner make a thread, I would like to see some pics...

Aiki1 said:

Hope you all don't mind all my questions - think this is any good?

variable red laser module

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I just purchased it, so we'll soon know if it's any good or not.

I'm thinking about it, thinking, definitely....

I also found what looks like a nice green module at around 5mw for $49, might get that and a small power source and go that route for fun....

green module....

The_LED_Museum said:

I just purchased it, so we'll soon know if it's any good or not.

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:bow: I wanna be like you if/when I grow up!!! :bow: Anytime I see something I may want to buy I will swing it by you first... Either you will already have one, hopefully with an opinion, or you will go out and buy it, and hopefully form an opinion before I buy it...

Aiki1 said:

I'm thinking about it, thinking, definitely....

I also found what looks like a nice green module at around 5mw for $49, might get that and a small power source and go that route for fun....

green module....

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The 100mW Green Dpss module I got only cost me around $200 shipped. It looks to be a much better buy than that one. IMO...

The_LED_Museum said:

I just purchased it, so we'll soon know if it's any good or not.

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Cool! Can't wait to see what you think.

The 100mW Green Dpss module I got only cost me around $200 shipped. It looks to be a much better buy than that one. IMO...

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I want one of those but people keep bidding them up too high for me on eBay - if they'd stay at $200 shipped I might be able to swing it....

Aiki1 said:

I want one of those but people keep bidding them up too high for me on eBay - if they'd stay at $200 shipped I might be able to swing it....

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I got lucky with mine. It ended at a wierd time, and no one had pushed it up like they usually do. I have seen a few go for less than mine. Another member called the place and got a similar one, here is his post in a thread about my module. There is also a 30mW module w/PS for $125 or a 100mW for $255 from the same seller as the variable red. I hate to say it but I have not found any cheaper prices than what I find on eBay.

Well, I'm anxious to see how you guys like this variable module.... I ended up ordering some other stuff from the same guy in the meantime.... a power supply and a few simple modules, three reds and a green, to try my hand at making my own light show....

Did anyone who ordered from this guy get an email response about shipping etc.?

I've purchased several items from this gentleman within the last year or so; the products were shipped promptly & I'm not worried about it.

Aiki1 said:

Did anyone who ordered from this guy get an email response about shipping etc.?

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I did not receive anything,but with it being such a small order I did not expect to.

Ah - good, thanks. Can't wait to get all my little goodies...

I bought stuff from them on eBay, and it was shipped promptly and worked as described. 10mw 635nm module - still working well. 100mw 532nm module also working well. I bought some smaller items out of curiosity, and they all worked when powered up, but I haven't done anything with the modules in the interim.

Well I ordered one of the variable power red modules tonight, what the heck.... hope they're good....

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Aiki1 said:

Well I ordered one of the variable power red modules tonight, what the heck.... hope they're good....

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I got mine yesterday, I think they forgot to ship it to me. I have to email twice... Paid on 08/01 and it was shipped on 08/08. But it arrived, and they answered my emails promptly. When I left feedback I noticed that you left... a little... feedback yourself. What'd you get 6 modules? :lolsign: Where are you pictures?