Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah LPF
Wishing everyone on LPF, who celebrates the season, A Merry Christmas or Happy Hanukkah. I hope you all share precious time with your loved ones during the holiday season since time with your loved...
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Diy driver output seems low
I built my own driver so I can play around with a bunch of diodes I hacked out of lightscribe drives. I have a flat package 790? (Near ir at least) with a standard glass aixiz lens and an open can red...
View ArticleEngraving with 445NM laser
planing to buy a cheap laser engraver from Aliexpress 445nm, 10w, 10W pulsed Average 5.5-6.5W. my main goal is to mark anodized aluminium, the big question is while i know most of them can't mark...
View ArticleLaser Wiring Diagrams
Hello all :), I'm building another Laser Since its time to get festive! However I recently came across this wiring diagram: https://i.stack.imgur.com/uchBl.png I've always only used a resistor across...
View ArticleLaser probes antimatter to verify relativity
After decades of effort, physicists have probed the inner working of atoms of antihydrogen—the antimatter version of hydrogen—by measuring for the first time a particular wavelength of light that they...
View ArticleLong lasting effects from laser strike (not the kind you think)
Good discussion in the comments section: A three-second laser strike cost Barry Bowser everything | Ars Technica
View Article(Funky and Blue) Jazz and Chillout / lounge music favourites.
Ever since hearing Morcheeba live in 2011 at Jazz Fest I have built an addiction to Jazz, and Chillout/lounge music. I thought I'd share a few of my favourite artists in this category. These Artists...
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FS: ~500mW XPL 532nm 2x26650 Batteries & Eagle Pair Safety Glasses
Laser Sale! Price: Laser: $120 Batteries: $15 (for the pair) Glasses: $35 Everything:$170 with free shipping (conus)! Make me an offer! Spec's: Laser: Power: ~500mW Wavelength: 532nm Batteries: 1x18650...
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Most basic laser diode driver?
Is a simple LM317-based laser diode driver safe for powering a laser diode? (the diagram is at 1:37) I've been told the the proprietary drivers offer some extra protection from very short spikes (on...
View ArticleWill swapping out the laser in my range finder make it detect objects further...
I'm assuming laser range finders come with a 5mw laser. Would it be possible to swap it out with a 10mw or 20mw?
View ArticleHELP Incorrectly Calibrated Focus O-like 1 Watt 445nm
Hello, so I recently purchased the $55 445nm 1 Watt laser from o-like. I've purchased from them before, and I trust them. Anyway, everything was all fine and dandy when I received the laser. Shortly...
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Bench power supply and laser diodes..
Got two questions.. I notice many members seems to run there diode in sinkhousing from bench-power supplies, when benchmarking there diodes. Is this as straight as it appears.. Are an rookie on this...
View ArticleLooking for somebody to build me a attachenemt
Hey lpf, I recently bought a wicked lasers arctic and I'm currently looking if somebody can custom build me a focus lens that could also be a beam expander (if you can't do both in one just make a beam...
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SOLD ~500mW XPL 532nm 2x26650 Batteries & Eagle Pair Safety Glasses
Laser Sale! Price: Laser: $120 Batteries: $15 (for the pair) Glasses: $35 Everything:$170 with free shipping (conus)! Make me an offer! Spec's: Laser: Power: ~500mW Wavelength: 532nm Batteries: 1x18650...
View ArticleDont have 1n4004 diodes for Dummy load. Any alternatives ?
Hi, I bought 1W 445nm diode, and this driver High Current LM358 Laser Diode Driver (405nm / 445nm / 635nm / 650nm / IR Diodes) - OdicForce I dont have 1n4004 , I can get hold of other diodes from...
View ArticleFinal Fantasy XI
Any current or former players of Final Fantasy XI here in LPF? I used to play back in the ps2/xb360 era for about 4 years. If you are interested in playing again. I play on a nice free private server....
View ArticleRainbow dot?
Is there a laser that will project the colours of the rainbow onto a single dot?
View ArticleNew Member here
My name is Ivan Mendoza and I love lasers, they are fun and cool. My dad bought me my first laser and I that it was the greatest toy ever. Now that I'm old enough, I want to get back at it and build my...
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16x 405 build in Copper Pen host
Hi Guys I thought Id just post a few pics of a new build, I just completed for a member here. It might give some of you an idea of how I make my pen builds and help those of you who may have a pen host...
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