Hello from Central Coast of California
Greetings! I'm interested in astronomy and laser burning. An uncle bought me a coin cell 99 cent laser pointer for Christmas 15 years ago and I was hooked.
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Once had a wicked laser but sold it a long time ago. Ordered a new 1.4w from jet lasers. Just waiting for it to arrive. Came across this video on YouTube https://youtu.be/J_zHEWtXVW8 This guy is an...
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Hi everyone. I've just joined up to the forum as I've been building and modify lasers for years and would like to share and learn with like-minded people. I first built my own as a DIY kit from Maplins...
View ArticleIs a PC 450W PSU good for powering drivers?
I got 450w PC PSU is it safe to use it to power laser drivers?
View ArticleLaser generates the photons for "parallel" quantum computers
For the First Time Ever, Physicists Bridged Quantum Computers on a Single Chip
View ArticleParalele beams on the same spot or converging beams for a projector
I want to build a projector with multiple lasers, but creating a knife edge array is not that simple. If the beams converge on the first mirror and are not parallel, I assume that they will create...
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small switches on drivers
So, does anyone have any idea how much those small switches you see on drivers such as basically any pen out there can handle? I have never blown one regardless of output in my pen build although this...
View ArticleMaximizing Scanner Speed
Hello all, I am working on a university project using laser scanners. Right now I have a set of SpaceLas 30KPPS galvos. I have been reading a lot on how the KPPS rating is misleading in terms of...
View ArticleBuilding a new PC
I am Planning to build a new PC. My current build is almsot 6 years old, and is starting to show some age. Plus the new GTX 1070 and 1080 graphics cards look sooo nice and while I could get one in my...
View ArticleRick Trent 2 element lense for 405/445
Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/322053190637 What could be expected from this lens? I did a forum search but 2 element didn't come up.
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50mw stainless steel 405 pen laser build
This is my new stainless steel water resistant laser, i machined the entire host on a lathe, it was hard. Then i put an brass screw ring into the hole, the brass screw ring comes from a cheap ebay...
View ArticleWTB: high power Green laser
Looking to get my second high power greenie laser, in either a 520nm diode or a 532nm DPSS. looking for a pointer or a portable laser. Send me an offer via PM, or at my email: tuskiomisham@gmail.com...
View ArticleA Short Introduction...
Howdy! I've been a lurker on this forum for awhile but I am finally getting to where I feel like having an account may be beneficial. In light of that I wanted to make this post to introduce myself as...
View ArticlePoor Boy FabryPérot interferometer?
I want to build a FabryPérot interferometer in order to study and understand the equipment and technology. FabryPérot interferometer Wiki It is also an excuse to buy my first "Lab Laser". I intend to...
View ArticleAppearance of 561nm?
Hello folks! I've recently been presented with an opportunity to purchase a 561nm laser - however, given the steep cost, I wanted to know a bit about how the color looks. I've heard that it is just...
View ArticleFeedback on an idea please
Just had an idea to help guys who are new to building or want to start building. The plan is to offer everything they need with good instructions and proper tools required to do so. What I'm thinking:...
View ArticleLooking for IR handheld
Hi LPF Recently I've been looking for a IR 808nm or 980nm laser (preferably 980nm so it's completely invisible but 808nm works too) >400mw for about $60-70 shipped. That might be too low of a price,...
View ArticleFDA wants to restrict green & blue laser pointers as "defective"
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration wants to declare green and blue laser pointers as defective. This move would make sales of such pointers essentially illegal in the U.S. It would also make it...
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Weird POV effect with 589nm.
I just wanted to share a pretty peculiar observation I noticed the other night. I was using my DL Aurora and quickly swiped the dot across the wall and noticed something odd. My persistence of vision...
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