Project Help: New to Laser Forum
Hello All, I am looking for the following for a class project: - Laser: enough power to pop a balloon, able to either solder down on a proto board or place on a breadboard so I can control it from a...
View Article16x BDR-209 build by Crazlaser
I wanna start by saying i only used my flash in this picture cuz my camera is crappy and that was the best way to show off the purple anodized aluminum heat sink. Crazlaser built this in a C6 host...
View ArticleMaximum useful focal length
This is my first laser modification. The goal is to keep the dot as small as possible for as long as possible... if even possible because I wasn't sure if I could focus such a cheap laser. I opened my...
View Article(Pic Basic Pro3) assembly language help needed
SO I am wondering how many people here know Pic Basic Pro 3, and can program with it? I am trying to re-write a program meant for an older PIC16F627A that needs to run on a newer PIC18F2455 which is...
View ArticleHello and Thank you from California
Hello everyone I'm new to the forums and wanted to say thanks. Ive been wanting to purchase some high power lasers for a while but with the cost of tuition Ive been holding off. I didn't know which...
View ArticleSeeking Online Additive Color Calculator
Has anyone seen an online additive color calculator? I need one for light. I found Osram offers a free LED color calculator, but it won't run on my Apple OS version. Can anyone do me a favor and run...
View ArticleSome dumbass shined a laser at a helicoptor in Detroit
Arrest made for laser at MSP helicopter, push is on for legislation - Video | WJBK Not just any helicoptor, a Police Helicoptor! He got arrested. I hope this wasnt anyone on forum :eg:
View ArticleKvant RGB Modules
Just accidently stumbled into Kvant RGB modules on interweb. 800mw Module >> 1800mw Module >> There's not much info and RGB modules divergence is given as Half angle, and I'm trying to...
View Article1mw Pet laser
Hey everyone, I was looking to buy a 1mw green laser for my dog. I've seen some but I'm really afraid that they'll be overspec and I don't want to hurt my him. Anyone know where I can get a safe pet...
View ArticleLexel Excel 3000 3W Argon Ion Power Supply?
Hello everybody. I'm currently reconstructing an LDV (laser doppler velocimeter) for a project measuring fluid flows. The setup uses a laser manufactured by Lexel (Excel 3000 3W CW Argon-Ion). I have...
View ArticleQuick Question about my ESD Wriststrap
Well, I have been using a wriststrap for discharging electricity for a couple years now, and I noticed a couple diodes and chips etc. weren't working, so I tested my wriststrap with my Fluke...
View Article510 / 12mm Modules
Hi Folks, Just want to share a few pics of some 510's i been try out . Hope you guys like them . Rich:) Attached Thumbnails    Â
View ArticleOPT Lasers LPLDD 5A Driver w/ Pics
I just got this OPT Lasers LPLDD 5A driver in to compare against my Blackbuck 8. I haven't done a side-by-side comparison yet, but I did take some pictures of the driver in action. The pictures here...
View ArticleRecommendations: Mini/Pico Projectors
I am thinking of getting a mini/Pico projector in the near future and I was wondering if anyone else owns one. Does anyone know what specifications I should looks for when buying? Does anyone have a...
View ArticleLooking for my first high powered laser
So i've been eyeballing the Arctic Spyder for years now but as we all know WL doesn't ship to the US and i've read some things that give me reservations about their quality. So i'm looking for...
View ArticleShakenawakes New Dreamcatcher 3/01
A couple of weeks ago Shakenawake sent me his newest Dreamcatcher to photograph it adding lasers and other light sources . It is painted in day glo paint so UV light is a must. This was so intense to...
View ArticleCopper to 'Burn', My Cu 510 units arrived...
Yay ! My four copper 510 units arrived from Lifetime17 (Rich) and they look fantastic. Check out Rich's thread in case you missed it: http://laserpointerforums.com/f44/51...les-99965.html Well, what...
View ArticleVery Sharp Bandwidth 785nm Laser
Hi I am new in this forum. Can anyone can tell me if there is or if i can buy somewhere a narrow band 785nm laser (lower than 0.5nm width) Civitus
View ArticleHow to power a 5mW green laser with the least bulk?
I'm intending to buy a 5mW 532nm laser diode to use in pretty small housing(unconventional, not at all like a pointer), but all the ones I've seen for a reasonable price require 3V to function. Should...
View ArticleOclaro 700 battery direction help
So I just build my first laser with a Oclaro 700 diode and I just realized I don't know how to figure out which way the battery's would go if you build your own laser. Is their some rule I can follow?...
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