Violet laser 303 gets super weak
Hey there, I'm in rage, because my second violet laser 303 got extremely weak. I've heard that this often happens to violet lasers. The biggest problem is that I don't have access to the driver. Is...
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Ordered some new round bar.....
looks like it's finally gettin' delivered. Anybody want a host that'll hold ~300 18650's? :eg: [IMG][/IMG]
View ArticleHello from Belgium!
Hi Guys, Greetings from Belgium!. New around here as you can see. Registered on this board to get some more info on this stuff but most primarily is that i need to get a high powered lasers(think...
View ArticleEbay sucks
I ordered a 50mW SLD3232VF and what did I receive? -a tiny 5mW diode! Then I ordered a 200mW SLD2327VF and got the 50mW one (!!!!!!!), which is the least reliable diode ever!! (my 2 dead violet 303s...
View ArticleAttn Dam drivers: Dam Delays on the Dam Road due to Dam construction
https://youtu.be/gHiCN8Uf12Q This is local news for me. Had me ROFL. I had to share if link doesn't work search Belton Dam Delay on youtube or my channel trendkilla254
View ArticleAdjustable Test Load
So I've dabbled with adjustable test loads before, using discrete components. However due to the method of operation the actual V-drop would take some time to actually go into effect, preventing it...
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Laser bundle
Hi folks, Been absent awhile, work keeps coming and I've changed hobbies (race quads). I have for sale two high power lasers. 1 445nm 7w nubm44 @ 5a with a DTR driver and 35mm heatsink in an attack...
View ArticleLIGO The Absurdity of Detecting Gravitational Waves
Here's a video explaining how the LIGO interferometer works. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iphcyNWFD10
View ArticleNew to lasers, need some help finding one to buy
Recently I've been really interested in lasers. I've been trying to find a green laser that has a visible beam that can light matches atleast, and maybe more. I'm looking to stay within a 70-100 dollar...
View ArticleStrange feeling in eye after using laser ?
Hi everyone ! I have a 1,5 watt 445 laser made by Blord a long time ago, he also sent me some red goggles.(like these 200nm-540nm Laser Safety Goggles - $68.00 : Laser Pointer Store, Your Lucky Laser...
View ArticleI am the new girl
With havin so much content and articles do you ever run into any problems of plagorism or copyright infringement? My site has a lot of exclusive content I've either authored myself or outsourced but it...
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NUBM08 @ 4A ElectricPlasma build
Just thought I'd show your the current work on a gift I intended for my brother for xmas. This is a top heavy (carbon fiber wrapped potato masher) host that looks amazing! I really think the handle is...
View ArticleGreetings!
Hi there LPF! I've been lurking for a few weeks, reading as much as I can and (I think) learning a ton about this whole laser hobby. I'm starting to run into some questions that I'll post in due time,...
View ArticleFiber coupled laser beam very wide
How would I got about making a 660nm fiber coupled laser that has a super wide beam while aimed at a wall look more like a laser pointer, it is 500mw so I want to make it burn but I'm not sure how to...
View ArticleTransverse Electric Mode
I've been doing some recent research and studying on lasers and I was just wondering: what exactly is the difference between transverse electric modes? I understand popular diodes like the M140 may...
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1W 450nm eBay Special
Specs: 450nm 1W (claimed) Link: New Aluminum 1W 405nm Blue Laser Pointer Pen Power Beam Burn Cigarette + Glasses | eBay Paid: $50.95 (free shipping) Purchasing Experience: 2/5 I received the laser...
View ArticleM-140 Driver Question
Hi LPF, I'm working on assembling some pieces to do a 510 thread mech mod build, and I'm pretty sure I'll pick up an M-140 unit from DTR's shop: https://sites.google.com/site/dtrlpf...m-h1650-diodes...
View ArticleMirror cutting
I would be interested, how many Watts it takes to burn through a mirror. 1kW lasers are known to manage it, however I've seen a couple of vids, where blue lasers do the job.
View ArticleHow to deal with Trolls (& scammers)
Need I say more... you must watch from beginning to end. This is brilliant! :beer: Brought to you by TED..
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My DIY orange laser
Here I'd like to share my experience of building a real orange laser! this is a pulsed laser, that uses pure neon as a lasing medium. As far as we know, pure neon can lase only at one IR line in CW...
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