For more adventurous electronics hobbyists, Industrial Fiber Optics now offers a kit version of our highly successful lab size (semi-conductor) diode laser line. With similar electrical and optic specifications to our IF RL08 635, this kit you can now have the additional enjoyment and challenge of being able to build it from the component level up. An ideal project for student laboratory use, classroom remonstrations, laser shows and science projects.

Once assembled, this laser produces a highly collimated beam of 635 nm red laser light. It is also the only laser on the market which includes an internally-adjustable, internal electronic amplifier with a variable gain from 1 to 50 making it suitable for low-voltage microphone inputs as well as higher amplitude signals from AM/FM radios and CD/tape players.

Kit contains printed wiring board, electronic components, switches, laser diode, laser diode mount, collimating lens, impact-resistant acrylic enclosure with end cap, beam shutter, CDRH labels, power adapter and step-by-step assembly guide, circuit schematic and parts list. Does not include soldering iron or solder. (We recommend some soldering experience and understanding of simple schematics to complete this project.)

Assembly requires 25 watt soldering iron, electronic solder, screw driver, needle nose plier, and wire cutter.

Features: Semiconductor diode laser for long dependable life Linear polarized light beam Glass collimating optics for superior optical beam quality All solid-state electronic design Internal overdrive protection on inputs Analog and digital modulation capabilities Variable gain on analog input Fool-proof mechanical beam stop Impact-resistant, transparent, acrylic case Threaded mounts for holding lenses, filters and diffraction gratings Tripod mount – 1/4 - 20 thread Rubber feet on chassis bottom for adhesion on slick lab surfaces Tamper-resistant screws for safety Labeling and safety requirements compliant with U.S. CDRH regulations 110- and 220-VAC electrical voltage options   Suitable for experiments such as: Viewing refraction in optical materials Demonstrating angle of incidence and reflection with mirrored surfaces Tyndall's light-guiding-in-water experiments Voice and audio transmission Laser leveling experiments Light shows Bar code scanning Particle counting Polarization Scattering of light by small suspended particles Critical angle determination in materials Convergence and divergence in optical lenses

See Operators Manual for details on specifications, electrical jacks/plugs and set-up instructions. * This product is only sold through our educational distribution network.

Assembly Instructions

Operator's Manual