Topic: BitLasers.com - Handheld Lasers and accessories (We ship worldwide) - page 16. (Read 53837 times)

For star pointing, I actually think the blue laser would be TOO bright, it would ruin the night vision.

I would recommend you the green laser, it's brightness should be just right, while also being relatively cheap and safe. Of course a direct hit to the eye could cause serious damage, but while pointing outside without any reflective surfaces around, some caution should be sufficient to avoid injury. Goggles would of course prevent any accidental exposure, but you also can't see the beam through them, so it wouldn't exactly be ideal to wear them while poiting at stars.

I don't have any momentary switch lasers in stock right now, unfortunately. Building one is possible, but few hosts support it, and I don't have any parts lying around, therefore it would take quite some time.

Wow, this is very neat! I was thinking about getting a laser myself, but I am a complete noob.

Mainly what I would be looking for would be a laser to point out stars at night. The blue ones make me drool! 

In your opinion, how much power would I need for this to be effective, and would this require glasses for everyone looking at the sky with me? Or are they just worn in case they go directly into your eye? On the same note would it be possible to build one that only turns on while a button is currently being pressed? That way in case it gets dropped, it won't still be on?

Underwater green laser makes me drool...

As said earlier in this thread, yellow lasers are extremely expensive, but if you are still interested, your best bet is probably: http://www.dragonlasers.com/catalog/Aurora-Series-3mW-Yellow-Laser-Pointer-p-16473.html

EDIT: Here's some eyecandy photos from the new 100mW greenie:



It's waterproof! Just imagine taking this thing for a dive!

The blue one is the best looking (lazer), I want a yellow lazer, But i am told those require Rediculos amounts of power...

What i want is a legal (that 445nm or w/e limit) yellow lazer, One that DOESNT require safety glasses. I care not for burning power, I like the Vibrant Visibility

Pure powaahh! 

Orders made yesterday will go out in todays mail..

Just an interest check.. It seems people are very interested in the blue lasers, but not so much in the others
Why is this, I mean, what do you guys prioritize in a laser? Visibility? Burning power? Color? Price?

Some time in the next few days I'll make some videos showing what the different lasers can do, for information and advertising.

Yeah I just got home and placed my order! I was so excited when I first saw your thread.  Can't wait to see it!

I hope that was you because it's gone already! If not, more will be in stock asap.

No one better buy that blue one! I want! Once I get home I will literally throw my bitcoins at you Grid. Very cool product.

Unfortunately not, but you can buy those for pretty cheap. I think this one should be compatible: www.ebay.com/itm/180871666601

If I bought the blue kit, could it come with either a longer barrel or a double barrel so I can use two 18650s instead?

A couple of updates to the store:

New lasers in stock, reduced prices! Amongst others the blue 1300mW laser is now only $169! That's almost HALF the price of Wicked Laser's 1000mW arctic blue! Only one in stock right now, but as said, more will follow very soon.

I no longer sell complete lasers, instead I sell bundles with components that make up a complete laser. Don't worry, these are VERY easy to assemble, and requires no experience or tools, only a couple of minutes of your time. This way, they are legal to import as-is, and you do not have to worry about customs.

For you DIY'ers out there, I plan to start selling some parts soon, as well.

Not in the planned not-so-assembled state. I would be very surprised if customs did anything then, as it's not illegal.

+2. Passing US customs can be challenging, though.

If there is any sort of discount I would be interested. Plus the added bonus of being more confident in the device not being confiscated. I'm eagerly waiting to get my hands on one so whatever you end up doing I'm sure it's best. Get the blue one back in stock!

That's what I thought, the customs part is the one thing that I feel has been in the way of this business idea. This would eliminate that "threat", as the bundles would be no more illegal than a DVD-burner.

The assembly would be very easy too. It would take max a minute. I will post a little tutorial video on youtube.


The current status, in case someone is interested, is this:
I technically have enough parts to build two 445nm lasers, but the hosts are already used for the 405nm and 635nm lasers. I've got three more hosts incoming, and even more heatsinks. With the closing of one of my main suppliers, I've had to buy a lot of his rest stock bulk, that means I've got huge amounts of some items and almost none of others, such as diodes. When the hosts and heatsinks arrives (should be within a week if we're lucky, I'll have parts for one 445nm laser.. I'm also trying to figure out what to use for drivers. I'm thinking of buying parts for a hundred drivers, which is quite an investment, but at least I'd have more than enough for the future. I could even sell a lot of them separately. When I get another driver, I'll have parts for yet another 445nm laser. That could be some weeks from now. I will then have enough parts except for diodes, which I buy from a quick seller, meaning if they run out of stock, I could buy more and receive them within a week max. So then I'll finally have a stable supply of stock.

I could have been better at planning this situation, but I've learned a lot from running this little store, and I can't wait to finally get a stable supply and do some actual business and hopefully get a return on my investments.

+1

If you could ship them in an almost-assembled state and guarantee they get through USA customs, I'd buy at least one.

I've been thinking of taking another approach here.. Instead of selling prebuilt lasers, I would sell bundles of components and some individual parts. Don't worry, the bundles would be made in such a way that would just have to screw them together, no soldering or any electrical work. So easy a child could do it.

This way:
1. The lasers would be completely legal to import and therefore no risk of customs at all.
2. A little lower prices
3. I could start accepting other payment methods which should increase the amount of customers, but I'm not so sure.. All other payment methods have those nasty fees and I've heard so many horror stories about accounts being shut down..

What do you guys think, is this something you would be intersted in? Do you think this is a good idea?

PS: Even more delays I didn't anticipate with the new blue lasers. It could be a few more weeks.. If the plan above sounds good to you, I would make those lasers that way instead.