Spam Attack Problem
It appears someone is sending fake spam to fill up the forum with trash, is there a way we can tie some kind of control to limit the posters ability to post once two spam reports come in from long time...
View ArticleLaserDock by Wicked Lasers Review
I received a LaserDock for review purposes... Most of you know that I'm a straight shooter and I tell it like I see it. That said, I'm no projector guy, so my knowledge is limited. But I can tell you...
View Article4W laser without optics
Is the reflection of a 4W laser without optics as dangerous to my eyes like the reflection with lenses? I have googles but I need to be sure
View ArticleWhat is the form factor of diodes found in DVD burners?
I'm planning to take apart a few old DVD burners, but I want to order some heatsinks first. That's kind of hard though because I don't know the form factor of the diode. (you know, TO-18, TO-5 etc )...
View ArticleLooking for some info help
I have a green laser that has max output power 5000 mW and wavelength 532 NM (+-) 10. So I was wondering if this can burn and how long it would take .
View ArticleCustom 520nm 1W+ NUGM01T Stock Lens
First off I gotta say thanks to DTR for a good and quality diode and driver:D I really gotta say thanks to ElectricPlasma for this absolutely wonderful host!!! This guy seriously does some amazing work...
View ArticleMy 7W Laser Lightsaber - video!
Hello folks! I've been working on this video since mid-September. I never found time to finish it until just recently, though. So here it is! The music is Grieg, In the Hall of the Mountain King. :beer:
View ArticleHey everyone, so I just purchased the Thor MII 1.4W 445nm Laser (here) along with 6X GTL 16340 batteries (here). The main reason I bought this laser was to see first hand what the 445nm wavelength...
View Articlepics 11/10
Here are some more LK-PD2 Projector / handheld laser pics. I think my last post I posted my 1st attempt. These are my fourth attempt (and last) at trying to tweak this set up to try to change slightly...
View ArticleDo I get to Pop my own ballons ???
Well I don't usually make a thread about my birthday but today is a special one to me. I turn 50. Here in Australia its the 11th of November and as you may realise that's Remembrance Day. Would you...
View ArticleBuy 450nm single mode blue laser 80-200mw
Hello, I'm looking for a single-mode 450nm blue laser, preferably compact. Power: 80-200mw good optics collimated. Important: complete laser. If I do not find anything decent I have alternatives in...
View ArticlePlease eliminate signature size limit for veterans
Hello! I've recently run into some problems with my signature, because my collection includes so many wavelengths. I've had to remove the measured power for each laser because of this. I think many...
View Articlepics 11/10
Sheesh. My mom wasn't necessarily pleased with the fog. :D This is my first try at fog images. :crackup: :drool:
View ArticleBuy 450nm single mode blue laser 80-300mw
Hello, I'm looking for a single-mode 450nm blue laser, preferably compact. Power: 80-300mw good optics collimated. Important: complete laser. If I do not find anything decent I have alternatives in...
View ArticleCrazlaser's pics 11/10
Sheesh. My mom wasn't necessarily pleased with the fog. :D This is my first try at fog images. :crackup: :drool:
View ArticleMiniature low-cost air-sampling sensors
WITH the current focus on climate, researchers at the US-based Sandia National Laboratories have now come up with a small air sampler which can cheaply and easily collect atmospheric samples. The...
View ArticleHow Lasers Actually Work (Just a link to a good web page but wanted to pass...
I thought this worth passing on because it has some nice illustrations. How Lasers Actually Work | Notey Just some introductory information regarding how lasers work.
View ArticleHappy Veteran's Day
I hadn't even noticed that it's Veteran's Day until I went to lunch at my favorite restaurant and got a free meal along with a "Thank you for your service." When I was young, November 11th was know as...
View ArticleAlaskan's Laser Links
To reduce the size of my signature I'm posting my favorite laser tech info links here, I will be updating the list from time to time. Only posting my signature links right now, will add more as I have...
View ArticlePLTB-450B Custom Heat Sink and Focus Knob
Hi Everyone, I turned this Plug n Play out last night on the lathe, it came out great so i just couldn't resist to make it live. And what a greeting i received from the diode i put in it. Its a PLTB...
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