Want to boost the power of your green laser?

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Clifford60
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Want to boost the power of your green laser?

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Saw this video in metacafe, it boost the 5mW green laser to 100mW, any one try it? Will it work?

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/821457/ho ... ing_laser/
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Post by Tachyon »

This is a clearer original version:

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/497525/ho ... e_100s_of/

However, I don't think I want to ruin my green laser!
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Post by vhuang168 »

I would love to try it but Orion's GLP is kinda hard to remove the front. I'll try find a different GLP that is easier to remove.

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Post by Airconvent »

Are you really looking to boost your laser pointer or building a cheap light saber? :lol: 5mW to 100mW is no joke! whew.....
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Post by vhuang168 »

Lol... I was going to buy a 95mw or 125mw Wicked laser anyway, good way to say a few hunderd $$s!!

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